SIDESTAND MODIFICATION

[PONDGUY]

I AM SURE THAT BURIED SOMEWHERE IN ALL OF THIS THERE LAYS THE ANSWER.I HAVE SEEN MODIFCATIONS TO THE SIDESTAND SWITCH THAT ALLOWS YOU TO START/RUN THE BIKE WITH THE STAND DOWN--BUT--THE MODIFCATIONS DID NOT PERTAIN TO A '98 GS.
ALL OF YOU WISE PEOPLE WILL YOU GIVE ME YOUR THOUGHTS.
GREETINGS FROM MAINE,USA

 

[JonF]

Hi

Below the seat on the left hand side as you sit on the bike is a connector. It leads down to the sidestand switch. Pull connector apart. Short it out - I used a bit of wire and simply pushed the connector back together. Bike will now start with the sidestand down. WARNING - it'll run with the stand down, so make sure you don't ride off with it down.

This doesn't cause any problems with the MoT test here in the UK. Don't know about the US, but it's so easy to reverse it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Myke Rocks]

Sidestand modification

Hi

Below the seat on the left hand side as you sit on the bike is a connector. It leads down to the sidestand switch. Pull connector apart. Short it out - I used a bit of wire and simply pushed the connector back together. Bike will now start with the sidestand down. WARNING - it'll run with the stand down, so make sure you don't ride off with it down.

This doesn't cause any problems with the MoT test here in the UK. Don't know about the US, but it's so easy to reverse it shouldn't be a problem.

Do the above only of you are of a suicidal nature. Sooner or later you will forget, & be flicked into the oncoming traffic whilst rounding a lefthander.)

(An aquaintance of mine was killed in just such a manner around 20 years ago)

If you wish to change things, do the job properly with a relay.
Wired correctly, this will permit the bike to be started in neutral with the sidestand down, but stops the engine if bike is put into gear.

See attachment for details

Myke

P.S. Try typing without caps lock on. It is horrible to look at.

 

[PONDGUY]

Sidestand Mod.

Thanks for the info. Caps off from here on in lads.

 

[motobiker]

I removed the sidestand switch on this bike as soon as i bought it. same went for my previous 1100 in 97 and the Hinkley trumpets I had prior to that. Its a gadget I never really came to terms with as the bikes I had in the 80s (Meriden Trumpets) didn't have one. Kicking up the sidestand is as automatic for me as breathing... I just don't think about it. Same goes for ensuring everything electrical is switched off on the bike and its in neutral when parked up. (apart from on inclines)

FFS I used to regularly use a disclock and chain when I lived in Manchesterford and now 12 years later I still find myself checking the bloody front wheel and a look over my shoulder for the non existant chain before moving off.

 

[JonF]

Do the above only of you are of a suicidal nature.

Riding bikes is all about taking responsibility for your own actions. Maybe if you think this way you should stay away from bikes and buy a nice safe car.

 

[sockpuppet]

Or planning an overland trip and want to know how to disable it should it break.