No - the quality of the bike isn't exactly the reason for not
replacing the switch. My wallet is. If I can't fix it I just don't
want to spend the money. If I do bypass it I will leave the warning
light working.

I too have had a kickstand wake-up call and it is NOT pleasant.

Hopefully it's just something that needs an adjustment. And thanks
for the concern guys - I do appreciate it.






--- In ipcrc@yahoogroups.com, "Ian" <catlinspost@...> wrote:
>
> I'm confused! You agree that the kickstand switch is a safety
> feature but because your ride is "a bit junkier than most" it is OK
> to throw it away? I am sure that if you do end up discarding the
> switch, or short circuiting it, you will be caught out riding round
> a left hander with the side stand down! Never EVER thought I would
> be so stupid as to do it myself. Very careful to alway check it, and
> what do you know - after 40 years riding - I did it. Maybe because I
> have become used to the PC warning me, maybe because I was on my
> CB400f super sport that isn't ridden that often. At least when I
> fell off, I was just moving off and broke a mirror, clutch lever and
> LH hand grip end. More ego damage than anything else - the PC is
> quite a different story, think of the hours repairing and repainting
> all that Tupperware! If the switch is faulty, I would replace it -
> the professionals who designed it left it there even in later years
> when they were trying to reduce the cost of the new bike in 98 by
> removing expensive front fenders etc.
>
> My NZ$0.02 worth
>
> Ian
> Pacific Coasting on the Pacific Coast of New Zealand
>
> --- In ipcrc@yahoogroups.com, "pc800dork" <dokiedo@> wrote:
> >
> > I understand and agree Dick.
> >
> > You have to keep in mind that my bike is just a bit junkier than
> most.
> > I have to do things that you shiny-panel guys wouldn't. If the
> > kickstand just needs to be adjusted to go up further than GREAT!
> I'll
> > fix it. If the switch is bad, then it's OUTTA THERE, never to be
> > replaced!
> >
> > This is the first bike I've had with that (annoying) safety
> feature,
> > so it wouldn't be missed.
> >
> > Also got the paint job (on the bottom) finished. Krylon fusion
> satin
> > black. Here: http://tinyurl.com/8jmoyu
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In ipcrc@yahoogroups.com, "Dick MacInnes" <swiftly1@> wrote:
> > >
> > > It's a safety feature. Don't short it out please!
> > >
> > > Dick MacInnes
> > >
> >
>