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Offline 2beAlive

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K1 not starting, think the stand micro switch is preventing it?
« on: October 01, 2016, 04:29:03 PM »
Hi

MY bike suddenly does not want to start. Sounds exactly like when I forget to retract the side stand. Turn over on the starter, but does not fire. Bike was dropped recently, think somehow the switch on the stand has malfunction.

Where do I start looking?
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Offline Inge K.

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Re: K1 not starting, think the stand micro switch is preventing it?
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2016, 04:40:17 PM »
Does the fuel pump run for a couple of seconds when you turn on the ignition?
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Re: K1 not starting, think the stand micro switch is preventing it?
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2016, 04:41:20 PM »
Yes, or let me rather say I assume the wirring noise is the fuel pump.
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Offline Inge K.

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Re: K1 not starting, think the stand micro switch is preventing it?
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2016, 04:42:41 PM »
Then your sidestand switch is OK.
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Re: K1 not starting, think the stand micro switch is preventing it?
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2016, 05:20:16 PM »
Dislodge a fuel line connection inside the tank? Pump may run but not enough gas......
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Re: K1 not starting, think the stand micro switch is preventing it?
« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2016, 01:53:24 AM »
 Okay, went to check again. The fuel pump is not coming on any more.
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Offline Inge K.

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Re: K1 not starting, think the stand micro switch is preventing it?
« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2016, 05:49:59 AM »
The connector for the sidestand switch you find along the upper frame tube on the RHS.
Disconnect it and short the two contacts at harness side while the ignition is on,
if your fuel pump then starts....the sidestand switch is your problem.
Have a look in this thread, then you know what to look for.
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Offline 2beAlive

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Re: K1 not starting, think the stand micro switch is preventing it?
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2016, 02:31:59 PM »
Thanks, will follow the process .

Assuming it is the switch, how do I tackle repairing it, or is it a replace job?
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  • 1990 K1, 1982 R100CS, 1981 R100

Offline Inge K.

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Re: K1 not starting, think the stand micro switch is preventing it?
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2016, 03:20:13 PM »
Usually it's enough to give the small knob on the microswitch a dosh with WD40 or similar, then move
the small metal pin forth and back a number of times to activate the small knob.
Also check that the small metal pin isn't rubbing against some other part and preventing its movement.
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