Bike only starts from Neutral (Safety cut out?)

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Bike only starts from Neutral (Safety cut out?)

Post by vr46 » Mon Jan 31, 2011 3:36 pm

Hi,

My NC29 will only start when in neutral, this is a problem because I want to be able to bump start the bike.

How can I bypass this cut out?

The bike is going on a trackday so I shall remove the side stand and cable.

Thanks,

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Re: Bike only starts from Neutral (Safety cut out?)

Post by hallsie » Mon Jan 31, 2011 4:16 pm

I cant remember if it'll start with the clutch in or not whilst in gear but disconnecting the switch alltogether will probably not do any good at all :!:
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Re: Bike only starts from Neutral (Safety cut out?)

Post by vr46 » Mon Jan 31, 2011 7:48 pm

It will start with the clutch in or out as long as it is in neutral.

I want the option of starting it with rollers (as a backup)

I'll take another look.

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Re: Bike only starts from Neutral (Safety cut out?)

Post by amorti » Wed Feb 02, 2011 11:11 am

vr46 wrote:It will start with the clutch in or out as long as it is in neutral.

I want the option of starting it with rollers (as a backup)

I'll take another look.

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Do you have a wiring diagram? Trace the line the electricity can take with each safety switch in whatever position.

It sounds to me like you bike has the clutch switch faulty. Will it continue to run in gear with the kickstand down? Could also be the kickstand switch, but my money is on the clutch switch. Just bridge the two wires with a paperclip and report back.

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Bike only starts from Neutral (Safety cut out?)

Post by hallsie » Thu Feb 03, 2011 9:17 pm

As above I reckon it's the clutch switch , put mine in gear tonight held in the clutch and started first turn no problem
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Re: Bike only starts from Neutral (Safety cut out?)

Post by vr46 » Mon Feb 07, 2011 1:02 pm

Hi all, sorted it.

Some wiring was needed to make the bike think the stand was up all the time. Thx.

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Re: Bike only starts from Neutral (Safety cut out?)

Post by amorti » Mon Feb 07, 2011 8:52 pm

vr46 wrote:Hi all, sorted it.

Some wiring was needed to make the bike think the stand was up all the time. Thx.
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Home/Si ... -death.htm

Easy now...

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Re: Bike only starts from Neutral (Safety cut out?)

Post by Wozza » Mon Feb 07, 2011 8:57 pm

Just remember it's there, like all us tri-arm owners do.

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