Side stand switch problems A bit of a pain, I think the 1300s had a redesigned unit. Its primary function is to prevent accidents that may occur if the side stand is lowered while the rider tries to move the motorcycle. Removing the panels and side stand switch to see why the switch was sticking Mar 7, 2022 · The problem is that the side stand pedal is close to the gear change pedal and with my big feet I almost always touch the gear change pedal too, putting the bike in first gear. I just brought my new to me '96 K1100LT home and found the bike will not run on the side stand. Thanks to a MG member. Can you disable the side May 26, 2016 · A while back my wife and I were out of town on our 88 GL1500. If your side stand switch gets stuck in the open position, that is also a big safety issue. My solution (temp) is to unplug the four pin connector which is located near the battery box and jump the stand up circuit. Sep 18, 2023 · 3. Apr 19, 2020 · Hence the bike cop being able to set off with the side stand partially deployed. Dec 8, 2005 · You have to take the hump cover and look for the connector on the left side of the engine ( where the side stand is ). May 10, 2017 · I went ahead and got a new switch and spliced it into the wiring to no avail. Faulty Side Stand Switch. If this is the case, you'll need to remove the right side inner fairing panel to gain access to the ECM. I did this on my ZRX1200 and N1K. 8K views 5 replies 4 participants last post by BMK9251 Dec 1, 2011 Aug 4, 2022 · The switch works by the kick stand spring holding the stand up, and holding the switch depressed. Brown wire to clutch switch and battery negative (ground). Nov 4, 2023 · My '07 is having trouble with possibly the side stand switch. The side stand switch on the Suzuki DRZ400 is a safety feature designed to prevent the bike from being ridden with the side stand down. Aug 21, 2016 · The side stand switch should kick in and stall the bike only when you engage gear with the stand still down - well thats how it has worked on my two T3s. Feb 24, 2018 · Same day I try to start the bike and won't crank. With the side stand down, neutral and clutch in makes a clicking sound. When the stand is down the switch provides a ground to the green/white wire. The original question asked, "is there a problem with the side stand switch on this RT". Jul 1, 2016 · The centre stand breaks where the foot lever joins the stand. Then it will start. Sep 9, 2021 · I have disconnected and by-passed the side stand switch completely as they can be a real safety hazard. I traced the problem to the side stand safety switch which was bent in the open position. My '04 1150 RT would run on the side stand but would kill the motor if you put it in gear with the side stand down. . The 2009 Kymco People 150 I had, had neither. split the connector, cut back the wire so you have an inch from the connector. When the bike is on its side standin neutralignition turned on, I don't hear the fuel pump prime. all Apr 14, 2013 · I have a starting problem with my 2008 XL1200c. The snipping was necessary as the loom feeds through an eye near the swingarm that isn't big enough to allow the plug or switch to feed through it. So, I have got into the habit of switching off the engine before deploying the side stand. Mar 30, 2022 · Once the kickstand switch is removed or broken the bike won't start in gear, or will kill the ignition immediately after switching from neutral. When we got on the bike to come home, it would not start. Definitely get that switch replaced if you think that's the cause. My K100LT will also run when placed on the side stand. Change the tiny air filter frequently. The clutch lever had two cables, one of them went to the side stand folding mechanism. May 15, 2019 · the old switch has a 12" or so lead attached to it where with the new switch the lead is separate and the switch and wire are to individual items. However, they can sometimes malfunction and misread the stand’s position, causing the bike to stall or refuse to start even when the stand is up. There is a 'side stand' message on the odometer. Jun 29, 2012 · go to the little black plastic cover to the front of the engine, same side as stand, with the two little alan screws. Feb 10, 2017 · However, the wiring harness that supplies current to the switch also includes a side stand switch relay. join the black and red wire and tape up, leave the blue one unconnected and tape it up. Oct 27, 2011 · Side stand switch faulty Jump to Latest 7. Aug 13, 2023 · The side stand safety switch on a motorcycle is designed to send a signal to the motorcycle’s Engine Control Module (ECM). Or it just won't start in the first place. That relay should be disabled as it's an electronic device, no longer needed for side stand safety switch operation, that is susceptible to failure. If your spring is weak, or the pivot is crusty and hard to move, the spring can't hold the stand up as firmly against the switch, and it could come disconnected while you're riding, even for a split second when you say, hit a bump. The yellow/black wire should have continuity when the side stand is down and open, or no continuity, when the stand is up. I believe it was fitted to some BMW's (K75?). I snipped the wires an inch from the plug so that I could completely remove the Switch. Oct 11, 2010 · No kymcos have a self retracting side stand and only some of them have a side stand cut off switch. Every bike I've owned will kill the engine if it thinks the side stand is down with the bike in gear. Brown/white to immobiliser relay connector (the relay coil). separate the connector and short the female side with a jumper and tape it to avoid shorting it to engine. Oct 29, 2018 · If connecting the green/white wire directly to a known good ground doesn't work, then we've got a different problem: the green/white wire has become disconnected (broken, or bad contact) somewhere between the side stand switch and the ECM. the clutch switch however is a two way switch [with 3 wires] it is never off [except in neutral] when the lever is pulled it operates one circuit when the lever is released it operates a different circuit. Problem could be inside the left switch cluster as there is a switch operated by the clutch lever. Jan 28, 2023 · The Side-Stand Switch was removed and the wires traced back to a Plug in the Bundle near the Throttle Body. It would appear not, however, it would be far better if the switch cut the engine when the side stand is fully down and allowed the engine to run (in gear) only when fully Jun 30, 2022 · Thanks for the replies guys!! I found the issue problem. ! I peeled back the rubber boot and one of the two wires connected to the switch had partially disconnected. It could definitely happen. However, this switch can malfunction so that even when the side-stand is up, the bike won’t start. Bad battery: If your battery has a lower-than-normal voltage, it may be dead/weak. May 25, 2019 · the side stand switch is a simple on/off switch to let the system know when the stand is down. This worked great until the operating mechanism seized up, usually from lack of maintenance though. I'm in the UK so the bike has got a jiffy stand sensor on it. Obviously nothing happens when I pull the clutch and push start. Gearshift is clunky. The side stand switch is exposed to rain, salt & road mud and there are numerous reports, across multiple makes of motorcycles, of the side-stand sswitch malfunctioning while the bike is in motion. You'll need to take the left lower fairing off Nov 29, 2010 · There was even a system where the initial clutch lever operation brought up the side stand automatically. Fuel pump is priming( bike is in neutral) I hold the clutch in the side stand is up and try to start the bike and makes the noise when the battery is low and has no power. When up, the switch should be open. when i changed my side stand i used the old switch, with the lead attached, because it ties to a connector somewhere behind the rear shock and i just didn't feel like trying to get my hand in there Jun 30, 2010 · Your side stand switch shouldclose when the side stand is down. I ride in the spring a lot and the thing gets filled with all types of plant matter which floats in the air. I am not certain but the SYM HD 200s first had a retractable side stand but the factory did away with it because so many dropped scooters. I switch the ignition on, press the Run button, and then the Start button and the engine turns over once and dies. The side stand relay (photo below) is located under the seat on the left side of the CDI unit. Bike runs better after changing it. Oct 19, 2023 · Faulty side-stand switch: The side-stand switch mechanism prevents riders from starting the bike while the side-stand is down. My People S 250 does have a cut off switch. This bypass solves that problem. It would appear not, however, it would be far better if the switch cut the engine when the side stand is fully down and allowed the engine to run (in gear) only when fully Apr 14, 2013 · I have a starting problem with my 2008 XL1200c. This is causing an alarm and shutting the bike down if placed into gear. On some models like the KLR650, the factory switch can malfunction in such a way that it can cause erratic running Oct 15, 2005 · Stand switch Not got the hang of posting yet! second try: Early pre 2000: 3 wires on stand switch, Brown/violet to a connection point junction, then neutral safety switch,neutral light and diode from starter relay. SO, is there a relay in the system somewhere that could have gone bad? Can I do something stupid like short the neutral sensor so the bike thinks it's always in neutral until I can solve the side stand problem? Jul 18, 2023 · The switch is not making contact internally for the stand up. Mar 27, 2020 · Trying to restart, odd problem seemingly related to side stand switch, or maybe clutch switch? Or is there a switch/sensor in gearbox? If I have side stand down, in neutral, it will no longer start as it normally would. behind here is the connector for the side stand switch. ioq otyhe zdj iqbxahc hljs hwmz tfrc ekbbyc pgb myqghz