Hi All,
I have a 2006 RSTD which I love. The other day, while riding, the speedo display would go briefly blank, then light up all segments at once. This would repeat intermittently as I rode. I went home and parked the bike. Looking at it later, when I turned on the ignition, nothing would happen, as in the dash stayed blank - no power. I tried again and jiggled the key. Everything lit up and she started fine. As it idled thought, the speedo display kept flashing as above.
I took off the seat and tank, took apart all the connections I could find, cleaned them and put them back together. At idle, this seemed to have solved the problem. Ignition worked every time...no flashing.
I then went out for a ride and everything was fine for 5-10 minutes and then the problem returned.
Anyone experience anything similar? Any suggestions?
I should mention I had the same problem 2 years ago, but it included a loss of throttle power and backfiring. Took it to the shop and they couldn't replicate the problem. Had them do a general service and everything was fine ....until now.