Bonneville09er
Street Tracker
thanks!
Sidestand&Neutral switch
- Thread starter nohawk
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thanks!
Florida T-100
Scooter
Very helpful post. But I can't get the T30 torx bit to align with the screws. The post below states that the screws "engage downwards" but not sure what that means. I have only a side stand and there's no room to see underneath to look at the screws. I feel stupid, but need some advice.
Then remove the switch from the underside of the bike with a T30 torx bit held by a small pair of mole grips or a pair of pliers (you could get away with using a 4mm allen key at a push – but be careful not to strip the screw). It’s a bit of a pain getting in at the two screws, as they engage downwards leaving little room for working between the switch and the underside of the engine.
ssjones
750cc
I do that annually, than pack some dielectric grease in the boot before popping it back on, that seems to keep moisture out and the switch functioning correctly.
Bonneville09er
Street Tracker
ok, still having problems. jumped the switch and same results. is there also something in the clutch like a neutral safety switch. also, did your bike act like it was gonna start and just click? damn frustrating
mark66
TT Racer
Yeah there's a clutch switch in that circuit too. Its located in the clutch lever bracket. So you have to have the clutch lever pulled in which satisfies that switch and then the sidestand switch has to be satisfied. There are some diodes in those circuits also. Not quite sure how they work with the switches but they're in there too. One is tied in with the neutral switch and the other with the clutch and side stand switches.
Bonneville09er
Street Tracker
ok but how does the bike act when its the neutral switch? mine acts normal til i hit the starter button and the click
mark66
TT Racer
Man, sorry, I'm not sure what your up against. I read your post and checked the circuit wiring diagram and could see there's a clutch switch also along with the diodes, neutral and side stand switches. Never had the problem but I would use my multimeter and the manuel and start checking the wiring to see which part is screwing up. I know, not much help.
Dumb question.....is this an EFI bike and is your battery at full charge?
Dumb question.....is this an EFI bike and is your battery at full charge?
Bonneville09er
Street Tracker
yes, efi and full strength on the battery. i can pop start it
mark66
TT Racer
Yes, if your in gear you can if your kickstand is up. If your kickstand is down and your in gear it won't turn over.
Bonneville09er
Street Tracker
you know, i got to check the battery. just figured it had enough to have the light on.
BlueJ
Blue Haired Freak
Another thing to try is disconnect the battery and clean both terminals and reconnect. After being stranded and waiting an hour for my kid to bring me the Haynes manual and a couple tools, and another hour checking the sidestand switch, neutral switch, and clutch switch, and the starter solenoid, ask me how I know.
If only I could remember to check that FIRST next time, because this wasn't the first time it happened to me, OR Bonnielass!!
Rhodie
Street Tracker
Mine was causing cut-outs the quality of the switch ['06 model] was a PoS,
easier removed than replace it.
mark66
TT Racer
Whyme.....not necessarily, I think it could still be either one. In order for the starter motor to engage it has to also know the kickstand is up along with the clutch lever pulled in. Its a pain in the ass! You really need an ohm meter and check each switch to make sure their working correctly. It seems a lot of guys are having problems with the kickstand so I'd check that first.
BlueJ
Blue Haired Freak
Not true. It will start just fine with the stand down and the clutch out, in neutral. But if it's in gear, it won't start with the stand down, regardless of the clutch.
mark66
TT Racer
Thats correct BlueJ......thats what we were talking about from earlier posts. In gear you have to have the stand up and the clutch pulled in.
OK...I get it but I'm not explaining correctly. Anyway, stand up, clutch in, in gear I get nothing unless i pop it up to neutral. I'll have to check out the stand switch first..seems to be the likely suspect.
I always thought that was an odd feature but I figured it was just a Triumph thing since this is my first owned.
Thanks everyone
I always thought that was an odd feature but I figured it was just a Triumph thing since this is my first owned.
Thanks everyone