Update on strange electrical problem...

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by sportpsyc

Anyone have any idea what would cause the bike not to run at all, even in neutral OR with the kickstand up, when I install the proper factory kickstand switch?
Have I mentioned I hate electrical systems? uhg.

At the risk of throwing gasoline of a smoldering ember............. :roll:

You need a wiring diagram to see what the kickstand switch really DOES; that is, where the wires end up.

According to the diagram I just looked at, the side-stand switch has a diode in it. I'm guessing that is there as a crude way to prevent exactly what the PO did. That is, the circuit is designed on purpose so that a dead short will NOT satisfy the "stand up" condition. Maybe the PO did something else so that the dead short would work. Did I suggest that you try to contact him?

One side of the KS switch goes to a common ground connection that also serves.......the turn signals (ta da!).

The other side goes to a "side stand relay" in the fuse box; right next to the turn signal relay. It looks like they might share a fuse. Alas, the diagram is not detailed enough to see what the relays actually DO (I don't see the contacts on the diagram anywhere).

I think someone also suggested that you check for proper grounds; more than one person in fact.

I fear that the simple modification (removal) of the switch was more complicated than it first appeared.
You don't have a snowman's chance in hell without a diagram. Your chances might not be much better WITH one, as it isn't worth much for your kind of problem.

You're in quite a pickle, for sure. My guess is that you're gonna need a good Suzuki mechanic with a LOT of experience............unless you can find the dope that screwed it up in the first place.......or you just get lucky tracing wires.

(Epilog: OK, I proof read this twice before hitting the "submit". I don't THINK there is anything in it that is particularly nasty or rude.......but if anybody thinks otherwise, take your best shot (in a private message, please). I must say, however, that the temptation is ****VERY**** strong to say "told you so"......but that wouldn't be nice so I won't! )