Disabling the kickstand switch..
#11
05-31-2006 | 05:46 PM
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RE: Disabling the kickstand switch..
I have disabled both the kickstand switch... and the clutch switch... I have removed them both. The kickstand will not let you engage the clutch with the kickstand down. I have also replace the clutch and im using the a shorty one now.. which by the way I love.. I kept pinching the heck out of my fingers...
#12
03-01-2007 | 09:19 PM
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RE: Disabling the kickstand switch..
ORIGINAL: 1iviper
easy fix konacoiler.remove the seat and left side panel.then just follow the wires from the switch up to the right frame rail under the front of the seat.the 2 wires conviently have male and female bullet connectors.unplug the switch from them and then plug them into each other to complete the circuit.the switch looks pretty weatherproof but it's just one more thing that could go wrong at the wrong time so i removed mine a while ago.
and if you ever hear the phrase "you sure do have a pretty mouth" don't wait around to see what happens,just turn and run like forest gump.because that river don't go anywhwere near aintree.
motoguy128-you could do the same for your clutch safty switch.it prob also has bullet connectors at the harness so no spliceing required and gives a good weatherproof seal.
ORIGINAL: konacoiler
How many of us(if any)have disabled the kickstand safety switch? I'm aware of one other person who had theirs short on them. That's a major concern too me because I often ride alone, and I'm often WAAYY out in the sticks..does Deliverance ring a bell?? [sm=helpout.gif] I'm electricity illiterate so, how do I go about removing/disabling the switch? I don't wanna break down and end up squealing like a [sm=smiley30.gif]..[sm=smiley19.gif][sm=noooo.gif] Man..I hope you guys have seen the movie..LOL
How many of us(if any)have disabled the kickstand safety switch? I'm aware of one other person who had theirs short on them. That's a major concern too me because I often ride alone, and I'm often WAAYY out in the sticks..does Deliverance ring a bell?? [sm=helpout.gif] I'm electricity illiterate so, how do I go about removing/disabling the switch? I don't wanna break down and end up squealing like a [sm=smiley30.gif]..[sm=smiley19.gif][sm=noooo.gif] Man..I hope you guys have seen the movie..LOL
and if you ever hear the phrase "you sure do have a pretty mouth" don't wait around to see what happens,just turn and run like forest gump.because that river don't go anywhwere near aintree.
motoguy128-you could do the same for your clutch safty switch.it prob also has bullet connectors at the harness so no spliceing required and gives a good weatherproof seal.
#15
03-02-2007 | 04:05 AM
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RE: Disabling the kickstand switch..
ORIGINAL: konacoiler
How many of us(if any)have disabled the kickstand safety switch? I'm aware of one other person who had theirs short on them. That's a major concern too me because I often ride alone, and I'm often WAAYY out in the sticks..does Deliverance ring a bell?? [sm=helpout.gif] I'm electricity illiterate so, how do I go about removing/disabling the switch? I don't wanna break down and end up squealing like a [sm=smiley30.gif]..[sm=smiley19.gif][sm=noooo.gif] Man..I hope you guys have seen the movie..LOL
How many of us(if any)have disabled the kickstand safety switch? I'm aware of one other person who had theirs short on them. That's a major concern too me because I often ride alone, and I'm often WAAYY out in the sticks..does Deliverance ring a bell?? [sm=helpout.gif] I'm electricity illiterate so, how do I go about removing/disabling the switch? I don't wanna break down and end up squealing like a [sm=smiley30.gif]..[sm=smiley19.gif][sm=noooo.gif] Man..I hope you guys have seen the movie..LOL
#16
03-02-2007 | 03:11 PM
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RE: Disabling the kickstand switch..
ORIGINAL: Notstock
after picking yourself up off the ground you will realize the error of your reasoning the very first time you motor off with it down.
after picking yourself up off the ground you will realize the error of your reasoning the very first time you motor off with it down.
#17
03-02-2007 | 03:18 PM
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RE: Disabling the kickstand switch..
i know i sure as hell woudnt want the bike to die in the middle of a stream crossing or in the middle of a big deep mud puddle... so i just did it to be safe... id rather worry about forgetting to put it up than worry about it cutting off at aworse time....
#18
03-02-2007 | 03:47 PM
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RE: Disabling the kickstand switch..
There wasn't much point in leaving it connected after upgrading to the ASV shorty clutch and perch which eliminates the clutch switch. Without the clutch switch, the kickstand switch serves no function and is just a liability. IMO, it's just a crutch anyway and can make you lax. Make checking the kickstand position just part of your mental checklist before taking off, like being in gear. Do we really need a safety interlock to keep us from taking off with the kickstand down? Sounds like an idea some lawyers dreamed up to me. 
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03-02-2007 | 04:02 PM
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RE: Disabling the kickstand switch..
ORIGINAL: Nobrakes
There wasn't much point in leaving it connected after upgrading to the ASV shorty clutch and perch which eliminates the clutch switch. Without the clutch switch, the kickstand switch serves no function and is just a liability. IMO, it's just a crutch anyway and can make you lax. Make checking the kickstand position just part of your mental checklist before taking off, like being in gear. Do we really need a safety interlock to keep us from taking off with the kickstand down? Sounds like an idea some lawyers dreamed up to me.
There wasn't much point in leaving it connected after upgrading to the ASV shorty clutch and perch which eliminates the clutch switch. Without the clutch switch, the kickstand switch serves no function and is just a liability. IMO, it's just a crutch anyway and can make you lax. Make checking the kickstand position just part of your mental checklist before taking off, like being in gear. Do we really need a safety interlock to keep us from taking off with the kickstand down? Sounds like an idea some lawyers dreamed up to me.