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MaddMax2u said:
Seems ilke this is a known problem with the 106. I have a VIsion and have had it happena more than a few times in 30,000 miles. Never really a safety issue, just a pain. No one seems to have a good answer as to the problem.
From what I can find out, the ECU is a closed loop system and operates at something like 30hz. making it a very slow control system. Engine braking and rapid throttle input cause the system to think it is running too rich/lean and tries to correct it. By the time it corrects the system actually stalls the engine.

Some causes outside of this are:

1) Loose battery connections
2) Idle Air control Fault
3) Operator Error ( Sorry but it is a fact)
4) EPA constraints and current design
5) 40 Amp Main breaker

Some solutions:

1) Lloyds Idle Air Controller and adjust.
2) Tighten battery connections add lock washers
3) With OEM configuration, do not blip on downshifts and do not use engine braking excessivly Zero Throttle and High RPM confuse the Fuel control system.
4) Lloyds Adjustable Time wheel
5) 40 Amp main breaker replace with Automotive grade unit..(NAPA, etc)

As to a safety concern, I have seen and expirenced many a time when I wanted to merg into moving traffic only to have the bike stall. Here in the DC/MD/VA area thatIS a safety concern. As to locking up thet wheel every time mine dies was at slow speed or getting ready to accelerat from a stop. The rear wheel never "locked up" causing a controlablity issue.

The OEM bike design is a good design. Perfect? NO, room for improvement YES!

My modifications provide a safe and reliable machine to ride with no stalling issues.When I buy another Vic, I would start with cams, timing wheel and tunner right from the get go.
 

Squatch said:
5) 40 Amp main breaker replace with Automotive grade unit..(NAPA, etc)
As an electrician, I'm completely baffled as to why you think the 40A circuit breaker could be causing this malfunction?
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So, sit down and hang on,

You American built bike has a bunch of Chinese wiring and electrical components in it. The 40 amp breaker is a know issue due to its piss poor quality. The 40 amp breaker is a resetable unit.A loose connection or a marginal breaker itself could cause an intermittent fail mode killing your bike.

Rylan Voss (The Vic Shop) might explain it better as he has had to deal with a few of these issues. I replaced mine and the stalling issues ( few and far between) were gone.

Another known issue is loose battery terminals, this causes a Idle air control fault code that plays havoc on the idle control. Hard starts/ stalling/ piss poor idle.
 
Squatch just got Vic XCT stall bad is the breaker in the fuse box? I'm not so bright on engines. I have bad habit blipping lightly as I come to a stop so I'll fix that. I've seen a lot of your posts and I appreciate your experience and help.
 
Great video! I'm somewhat wretch challenged but I'll check battery, and breaker first. I just it last Friday & it has stalled several times and on 2 occasions it died completely clutched in coasting to a stop. It's bad enough that I haven't hit the parking lot yet and learn the bike's handling at walking speed. Thanks so much my man~!
 
So the other day I took my 2012 XC out for about an hour ride. Every was fine until I was getting off the interstate. I held in the clutch a little longer than usual and the bike stalled. I pulled to the shoulder and it fired back up with no problems whatsoever. I rode for probably another 25 minutes and everything was fine. Has anyone else had this problem? Is the bike just too damn lean from the factory or what?

The bike idles around 800-1000 rpms (my best guess from the gauge).
I had a post on here a few weeks back my 2015 was doing it I took to shop local shop couldn't figure it out asked for help here and found if u unplug o2s and upgrade relay fuse to by battery from 30 amp to 40 amp and a performance air I done this and got a bout 3500 mile on it since
 
Great! So it's ok to just disconnect the O2's then? It's '12 and came with Cobra Powerpro fi2000, not well thought of here but at least it's decent fuel management albeit simple. Looks like a very good install but who knows. I've seen the O2's of course not sure exactly how and where to unplug them without damage. Thanks so much for your time and help!
 
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Yea in works but it fixed my stalling issue
I have to respectfully offer your stalling has nothing to do with the O2 sensors and you just merely have to do an ECM reset. Pay close attention to line 6, and this has fixed everyone I know that had the stalling issue. Just FYI, but 58 miles to a gallon? Wow sounds lean to me.

Priming the Fuel System

If the motorcycle runs out of fuel, prime the fuel system before attempting to restart the engine.
  1. Fill the fuel tank.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Move the engine stop/run switch from the STOP position to the RUN position.
  4. Allow the fuel pump to run until it stops (about 3 seconds).
  5. Move the engine stop/run switch to the STOP position.
  6. Wait 10 seconds to allow the engine control module to reset.
  7. Repeat steps 3-6 four to five times.
 
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