Kick stand switch trippin.

Alright, so came off the freeway and the bike started buckin like no gas. Long story short, figured out the bike thinks the kick stand switch is activated. When I put it in gear, it shuts off. I pulled the fuse and the bike runs fine, but no signals and other stuff connected to that fuse. Had another switch around, tried it. No luck. Do I just need to trace the wiring or is this a known issue with a known fix? The wires go into the bundle and I hate tearing that apart. Thanks all.

I'm confused - how does the fuse affect a kill switch?

If it *is* wiring, I always start my troubleshooting with a visual inspection, looking at bends and places that might get worn/bent over a suspension part or something, like around the headstock where lots of wires flex.

You can try cleaning the kickstand switch to get it in working order.

Or I would cut the switch out and connect the wires. Problem solved.

Kickstand Switch?!?! We don't need no stinkin' kickstand switch!!:lol:

I had that issue with my Virago. Since it sat outside in the weather for a whole year on the side stand when I bought it, it thought the sidestand was still down.Put it in gear it would die. Took the switch apart, sprayed some contact cleaner stuff I use called De-Oxit on the contacts, little rub with a soft wire brush. Put it back together and it has worked perfectly.

I've used electrical contact cleaner on mine and it worked for a while. I ended up replacing it because it still continued to fail. I would suggest just replacing just to be safe.

Fixed. I did try another switch but that one had been sitting. I just cut the wires, connected them to each other, done. I ALWAYS check my kick stand, habit. So, I'm not worried. Thanks all. Another caper closed by the KZ riders, love it..

Sweet Back wrote:

Fixed. I did try another switch but that one had been sitting. I just cut the wires, connected them to each other, done. I ALWAYS check my kick stand, habit. So, I'm not worried. Thanks all. Another caper closed by the KZ riders, love it..

i was going to suggest you bypass the switch but you beat me to it!