How do I check saftey switch???

phil olseb · 01-15-2006

I have a 87 705R that stalls if I let the clutch lever out more than half way. I have been told it could be the switch on the kickstand or clutch, how can I check these switches?

zedx11 · 01-16-2006

do you know how to use a multimeter.

Scruffy · 01-16-2006

Don't even waste any time with a multimeter. Cut both sets of wires, and twist or solder the ends leading into the bike together. You don't need the switches. They just fail on the road when you least expect it.

Mine have been deleted (before I bought the bike). I just make sure it is in N by rolling it a tad, turn on the key, and hit the button. No need to pull in the clutch.
-Scruffy

JimFitz · 01-18-2006

Sounds like the kick stand switch. I would doubt the clutch switch.

You can by-pass it like Scruffy said and that will tell you what you want to know. If you want to make it work again, then you can get another at the Kaw store and reinstall it.

Good Luck

Jim

01-15-2006	#1 (permalink)
phil olseb Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 11	How do I check saftey switch??? I have a 87 705R that stalls if I let the clutch lever out more than half way. I have been told it could be the switch on the kickstand or clutch, how can I check these switches?

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zedx11 yellow doesn't corner wel Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: KC, KS Posts: 22,207	do you know how to use a multimeter. __________________ Darrell Ignorance is a disease my friend. You should rid yourself of it.

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Scruffy Scooter Trash! BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Buckley Wa USA Posts: 2,365	Don't even waste any time with a multimeter. Cut both sets of wires, and twist or solder the ends leading into the bike together. You don't need the switches. They just fail on the road when you least expect it. Mine have been deleted (before I bought the bike). I just make sure it is in N by rolling it a tad, turn on the key, and hit the button. No need to pull in the clutch. -Scruffy __________________ Eagle Scout. Veteran. Patriot Guard Rider. 1950s style Savage barhopper 1950s style VN800B bagger

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01-18-2006	#4 (permalink)
JimFitz Delorean Mechanic BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Deep South Texas Posts: 41	Sounds like the kick stand switch. I would doubt the clutch switch. You can by-pass it like Scruffy said and that will tell you what you want to know. If you want to make it work again, then you can get another at the Kaw store and reinstall it. Good Luck Jim

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