Bypassing clutch switch
 

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!

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.

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?

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.