My sidestand switch doesn't work right - Revision history

Bokonon at 09:53, 19 July 2009

2009-07-19T09:53:48Z

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	'''Note''': The [[Checking the clutch safety switch\|clutch safety switch]] works in tandem with the sidestand switch. Please read both articles.		'''Note''': The [[Checking the clutch safety switch\|clutch safety switch]] works in tandem with the sidestand switch. Please read both articles. Also [[Understanding/troubleshooting the safety switches\|click here]] for more information on the safety switches on the EX250.

	The sidestand switch is activated by a little plunger that's pressed in by the sidestand. It can get stuck "in", usually by a combination of chain lube and road grime. When that happens, put the bike on the centerstand (or otherwise [[Supporting Your Bike While Servicing\|support it]]), put the sidestand up, grab the little plunger and pull it out...		The sidestand switch is activated by a little plunger that's pressed in by the sidestand. It can get stuck "in", usually by a combination of chain lube and road grime. When that happens, put the bike on the centerstand (or otherwise [[Supporting Your Bike While Servicing\|support it]]), put the sidestand up, grab the little plunger and pull it out...

Bokonon at 17:15, 13 May 2009

2009-05-13T17:15:16Z

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	~~My sidestand~~ switch ~~was stuck on and off, causing my engine to die sometimes when I let out the~~ clutch ~~(and the bike was~~ in ~~gear). After limited success~~ with ~~kicking~~ the ~~stand /~~ switch~~, working the stand up and down, and revving the engine when letting out the clutch, I finally got the idea to get down there to look at it~~.		'''Note''': The [[Checking the clutch safety switch\|clutch safety switch]] works in tandem with the sidestand switch. Please read both articles.

	~~It's~~ activated by a little plunger that's pressed in by the sidestand. It can get stuck "in" ~~(maybe~~ by road grime?). When that happens, put the bike on the centerstand (or ~~lean~~ it ~~against something~~), put the sidestand up, grab the little plunger and pull it out...		The sidestand switch is activated by a little plunger that's pressed in by the sidestand. It can get stuck "in", usually by a combination of chain lube and road grime. When that happens, put the bike on the centerstand (or otherwise [[Supporting Your Bike While Servicing\|support it]]), put the sidestand up, grab the little plunger and pull it out...

	~~To disable this~~ switch ~~entirely~~, ~~simply unplug~~ it ~~from~~ the ~~wiring harness~~, ~~and plug the male and female bullet connectors on~~ the ~~harness together~~.		This switch can fail sporadically, making the problem difficult to track down. You can try to clean the area around the plunger, but if it still doesn't work correctly you should replace the switch. It's an important safety device, designed to keep you from riding off with the sidestand down.

	~~'''~~The ~~safest thing to do'''~~ is to replace or repair the switch. ~~However, if~~ you disable it, make sure you put your stand up every time you take off. Turning the sidestand into a tripod and launching yourself into the air is not recommended.		You can test your switch by disabling it. Simply unplug it from the wiring harness and plug the male and female bullet connectors on the harness together. This should be seen as a test/temporary measure only. The real answer is to replace or repair the switch. If you do disable it, make sure you put your stand up every time you take off. Turning the sidestand into a tripod and launching yourself into the air is not recommended. You can ask Bokonon about this; he thinks this is what caused [[Sometimes even all the gear isn't quite enough\|his crash]], but he is unable to remember...

Bokonon: My sidestand switch doesn't work right. moved to My sidestand switch doesn't work right

2008-05-17T18:08:04Z

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Bokonon at 12:44, 31 May 2006

2006-05-31T12:44:07Z

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[[Category:Electrical & Lighting]]
My sidestand switch was stuck on and off, causing my engine to die sometimes when I let out the clutch (and the bike was in gear). After limited success with kicking the stand / switch, working the stand up and down, and revving the engine when letting out the clutch, I finally got the idea to get down there to look at it.

It's activated by a little plunger that's pressed in by the sidestand. It can get stuck "in" (maybe by road grime?). When that happens, put the bike on the centerstand (or lean it against something), put the sidestand up, grab the little plunger and pull it out...

To disable this switch entirely, simply unplug it from the wiring harness, and plug the male and female bullet connectors on the harness together.

'''The safest thing to do''' is to replace or repair the switch. However, if you disable it, make sure you put your stand up every time you take off. Turning the sidestand into a tripod and launching yourself into the air is not recommended.