Bypassing clutch switch

[marauder1313]

Another quick question guys. I tried searching for it in past threads, but I couldnt seem to find a solid answer.
How complicated (risky) is it to bypass the clutch safety switch on the handlebar?
My old shadow didnt have this feature and i dont really like it.
Plus i know these switches cause trouble from time to time cause of dirt/road grime. So i want to eliminate a possible starting issue for my roadtrip.
Can anyone shed some light on bypassing this if someone here has done it before?

thanks!

[jonathan180iq]

It's not hard to just bypass the switch so that the system thinks the clutch is always up - but we don't really recommend it. It only takes one time of driving off with the sidestand down to understand why that safety feature is there.

A little contact cleaner on the switch every season is a good way to avoid the pesky fault that everyone writes about. It is a common fault, but it's also easily fixable when/if it happens.

[marauder1313]

oh i dont want to bypass the sidestand switch too, just the clutch lever switch. From the wiring diagram, it seems you just have to jump the 2 wires going into the switch to close the circuit. Is it basically that easy?

[Water Warrior 2]

Please do not bypass the switch. It is there with your safety in mind. If you have a senior moment and start the bike while forgetting it is in gear you may not like the results.