Bypassing clutch switch

marauder1313 · 02-19-2015, 03:56 PM

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** · 02-19-2015, 05:32 PM

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 · 02-19-2015, 06:29 PM

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 · 02-19-2015, 11:37 PM

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.

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marauder1313 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 28	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! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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marauder1313 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 28	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? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-19-2015, 05:32 PM	#2
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	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.
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02-19-2015, 11:37 PM	#4
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	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.
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