2004 Yamaha FJR1300 Electrical system Problems

“I stopped during a motorcycle ride to take a picture and turned the ignition key on my motorcycle to the off position. When I turned the key back to on no power was available. Repeated attempts to use the key were unsuccessful. I knew there had been a recall on subsequent years of the same model motorcycle for this problem. If this would have happened when I was in motion the engine would have immediately stopped and all electrical power to the motorcycle systems would have been lost as well.”

“While riding the motorcycle on a straight & level road, dry, daytime, cruising approximately 30 MPH (with my wife on back), bike suddenly and completely quit, including all instrumentation and blinkers. Luckily, I was able to safely pull over (pulled clutch in and coasted out of lane) with traffic right on my back, as no flashers or brake lights were functioning. Thank god it didn't happen on the freeway. On the side of the road, I found all fuses good and after an hour of roadside diagnosis, got a tow truck. Bike could not be jumped either - battery was good, but 100% electrical failure. …”

“Ignition switch failure. With no prior symptoms, ignition switch failed to turn electrical circuits on. Without power, nothing that is electrical works. Ignition switch unit replaced. Disassembly of old switch showed evidence of minor melting and distortion which prevented the primary contacts from touching in the on position.”

“Took off ramp off of highway and slowed down to stop at stop light and motorcycle died. No lights, gauges, or any type off electrical power on the bike at all. Could not use flashers due to power failure. Pushed bike to side of road and with help pushed bike to gas station 1/8th mile down the road on a busy high way. After diagnosing issue found the ignition switch failed. Was able to bypass ignition switch to get back home. Glad it didn't happen on the expressway.”