Kickstand switch question
#11
03-14-2008, 03:43 AM
RE: Kickstand switch question
Just a FYI Gerry.....my kickstand kill switch has never worked .... that's why I never bypassed it. I used to look at posts on the forum .... and be like wtf does that thing do? lol
#12
03-14-2008, 04:04 AM
RE: Kickstand switch question
Last year I removed mine. It got screwed up some how. I don't remember what happend exactly but it caused issues and the bike was acting funny. It took me a while to figure it out. Removed the switch and it was fine.
#13
03-14-2008, 05:26 AM
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Washington
Posts: 21,060
RE: Kickstand switch question
ORIGINAL: mudjunkie
deej, I think maybe the plunger was stuck in, in your case. This would make the bike think the stand was still down as the switch would still be open, but once the plunger came unstuck and sprung back out you were okay to go. I hate to say it, but there is probably dirt inside the switch where the plunger slides in and out causing it to malfunction. I wouldn't be surprised if Gerry's switch acted up for the same reason. It is down low on the bike and prone to a lot of road grime.
deej, I think maybe the plunger was stuck in, in your case. This would make the bike think the stand was still down as the switch would still be open, but once the plunger came unstuck and sprung back out you were okay to go. I hate to say it, but there is probably dirt inside the switch where the plunger slides in and out causing it to malfunction. I wouldn't be surprised if Gerry's switch acted up for the same reason. It is down low on the bike and prone to a lot of road grime.
#14
03-14-2008, 09:54 AM
RE: Kickstand switch question
The switch has a end which is made from steel that has a spring to push back out when youput stand down. Mine started to stick in the switch housing but was coming out about 3/4 of the way. I would have to reach down and pull on switch end. Tryed to lube but still would act up so just removed and then pluggedthe switch leads into each bullet connectors. No more problem just always put up stand.
#15
03-14-2008, 09:58 AM
RE: Kickstand switch question
I took my kick stand switch off, after riding one weekend in alot of water- I pulled it off to check it. Every time I compressed it water came out. So I followed the wires to up under the seat. Where they plug in is a male and female electric connector. I unplugged the switch and pushed the 2 ends together.
I figure that is one less- stuck in the wood- adventure.
I figure that is one less- stuck in the wood- adventure.
#16
03-14-2008, 05:11 PM
Join Date: May 2007
Location: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posts: 878
RE: Kickstand switch question
deej,
like those guys said. I figure the plunger (couldn't think of the correct term earlier) was sticking, that's all. It would be prone to a lot of crap just because of its location. I haven't removed mine, yet. BUT I think I may after reading these last couple posts..just something else to malfunction and cause grief at the most undesirable time. ALWAYS put your stand up..just remember that.
like those guys said. I figure the plunger (couldn't think of the correct term earlier) was sticking, that's all. It would be prone to a lot of crap just because of its location. I haven't removed mine, yet. BUT I think I may after reading these last couple posts..just something else to malfunction and cause grief at the most undesirable time. ALWAYS put your stand up..just remember that.
#17
03-14-2008, 10:49 PM
RE: Kickstand switch question
ORIGINAL: Finger Mullet
Just a FYI Gerry.....my kickstand kill switch has never worked .... that's why I never bypassed it. I used to look at posts on the forum .... and be like wtf does that thing do? lol
Just a FYI Gerry.....my kickstand kill switch has never worked .... that's why I never bypassed it. I used to look at posts on the forum .... and be like wtf does that thing do? lol
#19
03-15-2008, 03:29 AM
Join Date: May 2007
Location: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posts: 878
RE: Kickstand switch question
I just took mine off tonite as well...my earlier bikes never had them, the manufacturers just keep adding junk! Cras are getting the same, too many switches and sensors and ****..hell my service engine soon lite has been on for four years!..lol
Gerry, if you want a switch that bad, I am sure there are plenty to chose from on the forum.
Gerry, if you want a switch that bad, I am sure there are plenty to chose from on the forum.
#20
04-02-2008, 08:52 PM
RE: Kickstand switch question
I just noticed this thread and started another one on the same subject a few days ago...Anyhow, my wifes bike does the same thing and a quick diagnosis shows the kickstand switch tests good and so does the clutch switch. I looked at the schematic and there is a $22.00 "interlock diode" that I will be checking next when I need to pull the seat again...I will report back.
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