Author Topic: clutch lever switch (Read 5337 times)

Stedman8 · « **on:** 27 March 2013, 09:25:25 am »

Morning all, just a quick couple of questions - underneath the clutch lever is a small switch which is normally depressed by a flat plate on the lever ( It allows you to start the engine when in gear while disengaging the clutch ) I have just put some adjustable levers on but the switch wont work until I have the lever set at max adjustment , what I would like to know is a) Is the switch plastic and b) could I shorten it a little so as to allow the lever a little more adjustment,cheers Steve

Dead Eye · « **Reply #1 on:** 27 March 2013, 11:51:37 am »

Ahah! I did not even know this switch existed and may well explain why I can't start the bike with the clutch in!

Sorry for the lack of help, but information on this would be good

Buzz · « **Reply #2 on:** 27 March 2013, 03:15:51 pm »

I fooked mine when trying to remove it (snapped one of the plastic legs off) so I've just wired the switch shut....now I have to remember to pull the clutch it when starting in gear but it's instinctive anyway.

Not paying £11 for a plastic switch!

Stedman8 · « **Reply #3 on:** 27 March 2013, 05:08:18 pm »

Not paying £11 for a plastic switch!

Buzz · « **Reply #4 on:** 27 March 2013, 05:47:31 pm »

Quote from: Stedman8 on 27 March 2013, 05:08:18 pm

Not paying £11 for a plastic switch!

I know right...£11!! Outrageous!

Stedman8 · « **Reply #5 on:** 27 March 2013, 06:05:00 pm »

At that rate I've got a bike that must be worth in the region of, oh at least £25,000

Stedman8 · « **Reply #6 on:** 28 March 2013, 07:32:18 pm »

OK more news on the switch ,I took a sharp pair of wire clippers to the end of it and it seems to have done the trick

Chris · « **Reply #7 on:** 28 March 2013, 07:35:24 pm »

Good job

Chris

CharlieDee · « **Reply #8 on:** 29 March 2013, 07:05:08 am »

Quote from: Stedman8 on 27 March 2013, 09:25:25 am

Morning all, just a quick couple of questions - underneath the clutch lever is a small switch which is normally depressed by a flat plate on the lever ( It allows you to start the engine when in gear while disengaging the clutch ) I have just put some adjustable levers on but the switch wont work until I have the lever set at max adjustment , what I would like to know is a) Is the switch plastic and b) could I shorten it a little so as to allow the lever a little more adjustment,cheers Steve

Steve, I would be interested in seeing picture of the levers mate?? any chance you could bang one up?

This is an upgrade I would like to do... but there isn't much choice out there!!

Charlie

Stedman8 · « **Reply #9 on:** 29 March 2013, 09:44:18 am »

Quote from: CharlieDee on 29 March 2013, 07:05:08 am

Quote from: Stedman8 on 27 March 2013, 09:25:25 am
Morning all, just a quick couple of questions - underneath the clutch lever is a small switch which is normally depressed by a flat plate on the lever ( It allows you to start the engine when in gear while disengaging the clutch ) I have just put some adjustable levers on but the switch wont work until I have the lever set at max adjustment , what I would like to know is a) Is the switch plastic and b) could I shorten it a little so as to allow the lever a little more adjustment,cheers Steve

Steve, I would be interested in seeing picture of the levers mate?? any chance you could bang one up? This is an upgrade I would like to do... but there isn't much choice out there!!

Charlie

These are the ones I bought - arrived within a week too! http://tinyurl.com/dxkygv6

if you would like a pic of them on the bike give me a couple of days to sort the camera out

CharlieDee · « **Reply #10 on:** 29 March 2013, 10:24:11 am »

Quote from: Stedman8 on 29 March 2013, 09:44:18 am

Quote from: CharlieDee on 29 March 2013, 07:05:08 am
Quote from: Stedman8 on 27 March 2013, 09:25:25 am
Morning all, just a quick couple of questions - underneath the clutch lever is a small switch which is normally depressed by a flat plate on the lever ( It allows you to start the engine when in gear while disengaging the clutch ) I have just put some adjustable levers on but the switch wont work until I have the lever set at max adjustment , what I would like to know is a) Is the switch plastic and b) could I shorten it a little so as to allow the lever a little more adjustment,cheers Steve

Steve, I would be interested in seeing picture of the levers mate?? any chance you could bang one up? This is an upgrade I would like to do... but there isn't much choice out there!!

Charlie

These are the ones I bought - arrived within a week too! http://tinyurl.com/dxkygv6

if you would like a pic of them on the bike give me a couple of days to sort the camera out

They look the business!!

whats the quality like? Would love to see a piccy insitu!!

Stedman8 · « **Reply #11 on:** 29 March 2013, 12:01:58 pm »

Quote from: CharlieDee on 29 March 2013, 10:24:11 am

Quote from: Stedman8 on 29 March 2013, 09:44:18 am
Quote from: CharlieDee on 29 March 2013, 07:05:08 am
Quote from: Stedman8 on 27 March 2013, 09:25:25 am
Morning all, just a quick couple of questions - underneath the clutch lever is a small switch which is normally depressed by a flat plate on the lever ( It allows you to start the engine when in gear while disengaging the clutch ) I have just put some adjustable levers on but the switch wont work until I have the lever set at max adjustment , what I would like to know is a) Is the switch plastic and b) could I shorten it a little so as to allow the lever a little more adjustment,cheers Steve

Steve, I would be interested in seeing picture of the levers mate?? any chance you could bang one up? This is an upgrade I would like to do... but there isn't much choice out there!!

Charlie

These are the ones I bought - arrived within a week too! http://tinyurl.com/dxkygv6

if you would like a pic of them on the bike give me a couple of days to sort the camera out

They look the business!! whats the quality like? Would love to see a piccy insitu!!

to be honest the quality seems good ,but i have only had them a couple of days so I'll reserve judgement but they do look good

Stedman8 · « **Reply #12 on:** 29 March 2013, 01:08:08 pm »

this is what they look like on board

Quote from: Stedman8 on 29 March 2013, 12:01:58 pm

Quote from: CharlieDee on 29 March 2013, 10:24:11 am
Quote from: Stedman8 on 29 March 2013, 09:44:18 am
Quote from: CharlieDee on 29 March 2013, 07:05:08 am
Quote from: Stedman8 on 27 March 2013, 09:25:25 am
Morning all, just a quick couple of questions - underneath the clutch lever is a small switch which is normally depressed by a flat plate on the lever ( It allows you to start the engine when in gear while disengaging the clutch ) I have just put some adjustable levers on but the switch wont work until I have the lever set at max adjustment , what I would like to know is a) Is the switch plastic and b) could I shorten it a little so as to allow the lever a little more adjustment,cheers Steve

Steve, I would be interested in seeing picture of the levers mate?? any chance you could bang one up? This is an upgrade I would like to do... but there isn't much choice out there!!

Charlie

These are the ones I bought - arrived within a week too! http://tinyurl.com/dxkygv6

if you would like a pic of them on the bike give me a couple of days to sort the camera out

They look the business!! whats the quality like? Would love to see a piccy insitu!!

to be honest the quality seems good ,but i have only had them a couple of days so I'll reserve judgement but they do look good

heres some pics - I hope

CharlieDee · « **Reply #13 on:** 29 March 2013, 01:29:13 pm »

looks like im making a purchase!! they look sweet!!

Mark YPVS · « **Reply #14 on:** 29 March 2013, 01:52:59 pm »

I just got some as well, fitted them this morning, good quality for the money

Mark

CharlieDee · « **Reply #15 on:** 29 March 2013, 01:55:59 pm »

Quote from: Mark YPVS on 29 March 2013, 01:52:59 pm

I just got some as well, fitted them this morning, good quality for the money
Mark

Which colour did you go for Mark? Get some pics up!!

Mark YPVS · « **Reply #16 on:** 29 March 2013, 04:22:45 pm »

Sorry should have posted pics

Got the Titanium look ones as I have the black ones on the YPVS so I can swap them about

CharlieDee · « **Reply #17 on:** 29 March 2013, 05:31:25 pm »

Well thats a pair ordered for me!! bloomin ekk this credit card is getting some hammer this month!! I really fancy a set of the hoses everyones banging on about too... looking forward to seeing a pic of them fitted!!

Chris · « **Reply #18 on:** 29 March 2013, 06:41:26 pm »

Quote from: CharlieDee on 29 March 2013, 05:31:25 pm

Well thats a pair ordered for me!! bloomin ekk this credit card is getting some hammer this month!! I really fancy a set of the hoses everyones banging on about too... looking forward to seeing a pic of them fitted!!

Levers look great! Is it just a two finger lever?

There are some pics up of the hoses fitted now

Chris

mtread · « **Reply #19 on:** 29 March 2013, 08:40:58 pm »

I've just bought the longer versions of the same ones. I'll post some piccies when fitted.

CharlieDee · « **Reply #20 on:** 29 March 2013, 09:03:11 pm »

Quote from: mtread on 29 March 2013, 08:40:58 pm

I've just bought the longer versions of the same ones. I'll post some piccies when fitted.

That would be most excellent!!

mtread · « **Reply #21 on:** 17 April 2013, 04:18:45 pm »

Longer versions now fitted. I seem to be having the same problem starting in gear with the clutch in, so will have to get the file out

Stedman8 · « **Reply #22 on:** 17 April 2013, 04:46:22 pm »

Sharp pair of wire cutters then a quick and gentle rub down with wet and dry to smooth it off - a file may be a bit too rough handling for it, I couldn't tell how much stick the switch would take( it appears to be made of a hard plastic ), and remember a bit at a time you can always take more off but you cant put it back on - as my old metal work teacher used to tell me

mtread · « **Reply #23 on:** 17 April 2013, 09:44:35 pm »

Thanks for the tip. Just checking - it's the switch you cut back, not the flat plate on the lever?
As you will see in my last pic, I'd left the bolt on the clutch side done up only slightly finger tight, which I discovered 4 miles into my journey tonight

Fortunately I made it back home with the lever still in place ....

Stedman8 · « **Reply #24 on:** 17 April 2013, 10:39:15 pm »

Its the switch that I cut, there maybe a different way of doing it but I think its probably the easiest, the switch needs to slide out a certain length so that you can start in gear with the clutch pulled in so I snipped about 1/8th - 3/16ths of an inch off it ,and it worked on any adjustment setting on the lever ( ! to 6 ) just be careful to leave some or you'll be able to start with the clutch engaged

If you kneel in front of the clutch lever pull it in, it will be easy to see the switch slide out against the plate of the clutch lever.

I have heard of people who have taken the switch out completely- I know pulling the clutch in should come naturally but on balance Id prefer a fail-safe

The amount of times I've been rescued by the side-stand cut-off switch

sorry if I'm explaining it as if you dont know what a motorcycle is but I'd rather explain it too much than not enough - the short answer to your question mtread is - yes ,the switch not the plate