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warming up the bike ..question

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by 83maxim1100, May 16, 2009.

  1. 83maxim1100

    83maxim1100 New Member

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    here's one,
    i cannot warm up my bike with the kickstand down.
    i know there is a sensor to turn off the engine when the bike is in gear,but how come i cannot turn on the bike in neutral on the stand and then wait for the machine to warm up?this bugs me as i cannot check the lights..etc while the bike is running with me sat on it. any insight anybody??
    thx
    Brian
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    1983 1100 maxim(first bike)
    45000km and counting
    still the best fun i have had in years!
     
    83maxim1100, May 16, 2009
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  2. skeeter

    skeeter Member

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    someone with more electronical knowledge will probly chime in here - but i'm assuming your bike "thinks" it's in gear when it's not. does your neutral indicator light work?

    in the meantime, can you start it on the centerstand with the kickstand up?
     
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  3. MN-Maxims

    MN-Maxims St. Paul Minnesota

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    Must be the safety relay is either bad or switched out with one that is supposed to be on the other side. Pull the tank and look at the relays above the carbs and tell us what colored dots are on each relay.

    MN
     
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    PainterD Active Member

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    You can use a jumper wire across a relay to make it work if the relay is bad. They are there for safety (new riders) and you don't really need them to ride the bike. Some just like to keep things stock.
     
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    True Painter unless you are like me and don't ever sit on the bike to warm it up. i have had it happen yet But in theory a guy could leave the bike in gear and forget about it hit the start button and oohhh boy!. Best to fix it properly if possible. Myself I always put the bike in Nuetral when i park it ( because i would forget) LOL!!
     
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