[Mary#17]

My 2007 1098 won't start unless it's in neutral. Side stand is up. Any thoughts on what is going on? It used to start with clutch engaged but I can't think of what we may have done to change that or when it even started occurring. Thanks.

Mary

 

[Tchase]

I think it still could be the side stand switch have you tried bypassing?

 

[Mary#17]

Not yet. We were thinking it might have something to do with that as well. Probably the most logical first step.

Mary

 

[Tchase]

Will be the cheapest first step

 

[Shazaam!]

The starter motor interlock is designed to allow starting the engine when the transmission is in neutral, with the clutch lever pulled or released, and the side stand up or down.

The engine can also be started when the transmission is in gear, with the clutch lever pulled and the side stand up.

 

[gunther19820]

And OP is saying it doesnt do that anymore..

 

[Hold Fast]

While stationary, have the side stand up, pull the clutch, put the bike in gear and keep holding the clutch then put the side stand down. If the bike does not shut down there could be something up with the switch.

I think that would be the easiest way to test before doing bypass.

 

[vfrman]

While stationary, have the side stand up, pull the clutch, put the bike in gear and keep holding the clutch then put the side stand down. If the bike does not shut down there could be something up with the switch.

I think that would be the easiest way to test before doing bypass.

Or if it dies whenever you put it in gear with the stand up. That's the more common failure with the switch.

And bypassing it is as easy as taking a paperclip and inserting it into the harness side of the connector into the positions that have wires in them.

 

[jwm2k3]

What about the switch under the clutch lever....what's that called and what's that do?

 

[Shazaam!]

What about the switch under the clutch lever....what's that called and what's that do?

It's part of the interlock to prevent starting while in gear with the clutch released.

 

[bstar360]

I would start with the clutch safety switch at the lever

 

[Mary#17]

Forgot to come back and report on this. It was the switch under the clutch lever. Thanks jwm2k3 for the right answer. Super easy fix for once.

Mary

 

[Seeya]

Microswitch behind the clutch is more than likely the culprit. Did you recently change levers?

 

[Rusnak_322]

FYI - it was the switch on the lever. the little metal tab that pushes the button was moved up - most likely from washing. Pushed it down and it works perfect.

 

[greg328]

This is happening to me too! Same bike, 2007 1098. I have a Starlane QS installed, and it uses the side stand connector as part of the engine kill to facilitate the clutch-less shifts. (So the side stand can be down and it won't kill the engine.)

I'll check out the clutch lever switch as well, gotta be it!

Greg
Austin TX

 

[greg328]

Update--just had a look at my clutch lever---turns out the pin on the underside of the lever that actuates the switch when lever is pulled, has cracked off. No wonder the clutch lever switch is not working!

Must have happened when I had a left-side low side last fall. ;-(

Gotta replace....