- Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:59 pm
#86443
Always found it a bit frustrating that i am unable to start my Electra X and leave it running whilst on the side stand. I know you can disable the switch circuit but then you could ride off with the stand down.
My solution (if it works) is to connect a small signal relay into the neutral light circuit. The side stand switch circuit is then broken and wired via the normally closed contacts of the relay, so the operation is,
Side stand down and bike in neutral the relay is operated so the contacts are open allowing you to start the bike. So if the bike is then put in gear the relay releases and the contacts close and the engine cuts out.
Has anyone else tried this? I have a small pcb mount relay which I have soldered some wires to but have not had the chance to connect up yet.
My solution (if it works) is to connect a small signal relay into the neutral light circuit. The side stand switch circuit is then broken and wired via the normally closed contacts of the relay, so the operation is,
Side stand down and bike in neutral the relay is operated so the contacts are open allowing you to start the bike. So if the bike is then put in gear the relay releases and the contacts close and the engine cuts out.
Has anyone else tried this? I have a small pcb mount relay which I have soldered some wires to but have not had the chance to connect up yet.