K11 Owners Group

windcaper · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:27 pm Post subject: side stand kill switch

Hello all,

My side stand kill switch is about dead, is there a by pass or something that anyone has either done or installed that would eliminate that switch, to be honest it's a pain in the ass, as I would love to be able to start the bike on the side stand.

Thanks in advance for any help
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1996 K1100 RS SE

Flying Duck · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:34 pm Post subject:

Just short it to the Motronic at the connector.

I did that and reiwred mine to a flashing LED in the dash on my Lt as a reminder notot ride off with it down. Then the switch got finciky on me and, though it didn't kill the bike since I'd shorted it, it kept making me kick the sidestand to get the switch to work so the LED would stop flashing. Simple fix - I just slid a peice of vaccum hose over the tang that triggers the switch - made it fatter and it's gets better contact now.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
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dave n · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:28 pm Post subject:

Follow the switch wire bundle up to about the right rear of gas tank - unplug the connector and splice the two wires together. Do a nice job - solder, crimped connector or last resort - gagging here - small wire nut.
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Dave Norris KOG 248
1999 Cagiva Gran Canyon
1993 K1100LT w/Hannigan sidecar
2008 Suzuki DR650

Jim · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:19 am Post subject: Re: side stand kill switch

RJTrucker · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:22 pm Post subject: side stand switch

My mechanic got me the loop that by passes the stand. It cost me about $20 and was just a quick plug in. If you want the part # I can gt it for you.

Ron
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Ron
1993 K11LT
1985 K100RS with over 100K on it
1985 K100RS Luftmiester Turbo Work in progress (any help is appreciated)
1974 R90/6

RJTrucker

BMW part P/N 61-12-1-459-998, called a "contact ring".
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Ron
1993 K11LT
1985 K100RS with over 100K on it
1985 K100RS Luftmiester Turbo Work in progress (any help is appreciated)
1974 R90/6

owrstrich · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:13 pm Post subject:

i put a contact ring on the bugeye motobrick...

http://www.ibmwr.org/ktech/sidestand-bypass.shtml

it works as advertised...

j o
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Flying Duck · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:18 pm Post subject:

owrstrich · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:43 pm Post subject:

if it wasnt for wire nuts and electrical tape the bugeye motobrick wouldnt turn a wheel...

j o
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windcaper · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 6:03 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys, bought the circle clip a big 17 bucks, no problem.
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1996 K1100 RS SE

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:05 pm Post subject:

JUST REMEMBER TO RAISE THE SIDESTAND BEFORE YOU START ROLLING

Yes, I was "shouting". Sorry about that. But>>>> if you forget, the first lefthand corner will be something that you will NEVER forget!!

DAMHIK.
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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:07 pm Post subject:

Though I don't recommend it, it's not THAT bad if you leave the sidestand down. Fortunatley it retracts when it makes first contact. You'll have to readjust your turn line and you'll look like a dork but unless you're REALLY committing to a serious turn it's certainly survivable.

DAMHIK (times ten or so Laughing

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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

MakaSichu · Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 12:28 am Post subject:

(SHRUGS)

The first thing I do is neuter the sidestand switch on every bike I've ever owned.

What a PITA. Rolling Eyes

When I roll off with it down, it always hits something and folds right up. Wink

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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:07 am Post subject:

The situation I was referring to was a mile after taking off- with the SS down. Went into a hard lefthander that was off-camber. Must have had just the right (wrong) angle between the pavement and the SS.

BAM! SS hit hard, the bike's rear end jumped sidewards and the SS retracted REALLY FAST. Scared the KRAP out of me- not to mention Cathy behind me.

I very rarely use the SS now that the switch is disabled.
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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.