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infamous kickstand safety switch question

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by LifeOfTheParty2, Apr 21, 2009.

  1. LifeOfTheParty2

    LifeOfTheParty2 New Member

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    alright, well the safety switch still works, I just have to bend down and pull out the metal piece which goes in when the kickstand is down. I was wondering if the whole switch is bad and needs replacing or if there is some way to pull the little boot off and lube it up so it will come out on its own. I did a search but couldn't find any info on problems like mine.
     
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  2. XJ700VET

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    Try spraying some dilectrect grease in the boot with one of those tiny spray straws. Then work the plunger switch a bit to get the grease down the channel so it will work better. Be carefull of the rubber boot, they don't make a replacement for them and, when they get ripped you let more dirt in and, the function will start to fail after time.

    Cheers
    Ken
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    +1 on being careful with the boot; they have a tendency to split into a collection of little rubber rings.
     
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    thnx for refreshing my memory...i almost forgot that little bugger when trouble shooting starting problems.

    S!
     
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