2004 Honda, 1100 Shadow Spirit, starts fine, ideals fine, but when I put it in gear it dies

Gino Cussen

• 217 Answers
• Posted on Mar 19, 2009

SOURCE: 2005 honda shadow spirit 1100. runs with choke on

Have you tried to adjust the tickover screw on the carbs?

SOURCE: Do I use regular or premium gas for my '96 Honda VT 1100 C Shadow

You always want to use the highest octane gas u can find in a motorcycle engine .... 91 at least

SOURCE: I have a 2004 honda shadow spirit 1100 and it dies

The most likely cause of your problem is electrical wiring shorting out underneath your left side cover. Pull the cover and check all the wiring, especially noting the condition the potting sealant (usually silicone) that should be sealing the wires going into the connectors, Ensure that none of the wiring is exposed. Check the tightness of all connectors. Check all visible component integrity, too. That should solve your problem.

SOURCE: my 02 honda shadow spirit 1100 dies after about

Hi and welcome to FixYa,

Offhand, it would appear that the charging circuitry has failed.  Initially, check the rectifier/regulator combo and its connectors/terminals.  The regulator is located behind and below the coolant reservoir. Check for any loose, burned or corroded terminals:

• 3 yellow wires from stator;
  
• green wire to ground; and
  
• red/white wire from regulator to starter relay (to battery - charging line).
  

SOURCE: stator removal honda

There is a tool that is used, it looks like a steering wheel puller or flywheel puller. Loosen the nut, a strap tool is handing to hold the stator still while you loosen the nut. Then using the removal tool, you pull this off. reassemble by tighting the nut. You should be able to get a puller at autozone in the loan a tool program. I hope this helps