Understanding/troubleshooting the safety switches: Difference between revisions
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With the Green/White and Black/Yellow wires temporarily connected, the sidestand safety switch has been bypassed, and the ground to the ignition module enable circuit has been restored. If the motorcycle runs, then most likely the sidestand safety switch is faulty. If the motorcycle still does not run, then the fault is elsewhere. Remember to reconnect the sidestand safety switch to the wire harness when finished trouble-shooting. Failing to do so is '''very unsafe'''. | With the Green/White and Black/Yellow wires temporarily connected, the sidestand safety switch has been bypassed, and the ground to the ignition module enable circuit has been restored. If the motorcycle runs, then most likely the sidestand safety switch is faulty. If the motorcycle still does not run, then the fault is elsewhere. Remember to reconnect the sidestand safety switch to the wire harness when finished trouble-shooting. Failing to do so is '''very unsafe'''. | ||
Before deciding to replace a safety switch, a quick inspection may turn up a misaligned switch plunger, or a buildup of road grime around the switch, preventing the switch plunger from fully extending. Frequently all that is needed is a good cleaning and a spritz of WD-40 for lubrication. Tempting as it may be to operate the motorcycle with the safety switches bypassed, DON'T. The safety switches perform two very important safety | Before deciding to replace a safety switch, a quick inspection may turn up a misaligned switch plunger, or a buildup of road grime around the switch, preventing the switch plunger from fully extending. Frequently all that is needed is a good cleaning and a spritz of WD-40 for lubrication. Tempting as it may be to operate the motorcycle with the safety switches bypassed, DON'T. The safety switches perform two very important safety functions: | ||
1.The motorcycle cannot be started when the transmission is in gear and the clutch is released. This is especially important if you are in the habit of parking the motorcycle using the sidestand, and starting the motorcycle while not straddling it. Watching your Ninja jump forward and fall to the ground due to being in gear when it was started is no fun. | 1.The motorcycle cannot be started when the transmission is in gear and the clutch is released. This is especially important if you are in the habit of parking the motorcycle using the sidestand, and starting the motorcycle while not straddling it. Watching your Ninja jump forward and fall to the ground due to being in gear when it was started is no fun. | ||
2.The motorcycle cannot be driven with the sidestand down in the parked position. Driving with the sidestand down can be dangerous, and easy to do. | 2.The motorcycle cannot be driven with the sidestand down in the parked position. Driving with the sidestand down can be dangerous, and easy to do. | ||