Hawk: make starter work when not in neutral - Page 2

mq1991 · 05-22-2016, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by pcspecialist

If I were to upgrade, I'd upgrade to a hydraulic clutch.

Haha I literally just saw NightHawk82's post about those. Looks sweet!

'16 TT250 · 05-22-2016, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Azhule

It was simple to do on my Bashan (WILL 200) and Kawasaki (KLR 650), however I never share this type of info with people for a few reasons...

1) it's already been covered several places all over the internet...

and the biggest reason I encourage everyone else to 'also not give this kind of info' is...

2) I'm not about to get blamed/sued for any "safety switch bypass accident"...

It's easy to do and the info is out there and just as easy to find... just apply the knowledge from one of the "big 4 brands" to your "China Bike" if you want to bypass those safety/annoyance switches.

1) If it was that easy to find the answer the person asking might not be asking.

2) If you're afraid to post up a fix why bother posting up just to post a reason to not help?

If I knew these bikes better I'd give an answer, but I just got into the China bike world. Tho many would think that all bikes are the same in this regard, they are not. Many bikes are wired so that the clutch/sidestand/gear position safeties are different and can't be bypassed in the same ways.

pcspecialist · 05-22-2016, 03:27 AM

Yes, a lot more helpful would have been, "have you checked your clutch switch". I feel stupid for assuming I didn't have one.

Azhule · 05-22-2016, 07:21 AM

Ancient Chinese saying goes something like this... "You only making an Ass out of yourself when you Ass-ume anything"

bogieboy · 05-22-2016, 09:05 AM

So... no one wants to post the fix...lol fine I will be the helpful one... take the two wires at the clutch lever and tie them together, or get a replacement clutch switch as yours is obviously bad...lol I cut the ends of ,one and crimped them together long ago....

pcspecialist · 05-22-2016, 06:01 PM

Once it was pointed out that the clutch switch was the issue, I had my fix figured out. I was going to jumper it until I upgraded to a hydraulic clutch, but, decided to try to fix the existing switch.

The switch came out in pieces, but, I was able to get it out and bend the internal metal contacts such that they closed the circuit when the clutch lever is squeezed.

Now I can start the bike in gear if the clutch is disengaged.

All is good!

05-22-2016, 07:21 AM	#19
Azhule Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO Posts: 1,525	Ancient Chinese saying goes something like this... "You only making an Ass out of yourself when you Ass-ume anything" __________________ "Think as you like... but this self proclaimed Professor is always right" - Buckshot "You never know what someone is hiding beneath their smile..." - NinjaTom - R.I.P.
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05-22-2016, 03:27 AM	#18
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	Yes, a lot more helpful would have been, "have you checked your clutch switch". I feel stupid for assuming I didn't have one.
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05-22-2016, 09:05 AM	#20
bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,045	So... no one wants to post the fix...lol fine I will be the helpful one... take the two wires at the clutch lever and tie them together, or get a replacement clutch switch as yours is obviously bad...lol I cut the ends of ,one and crimped them together long ago....
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05-22-2016, 06:01 PM	#21
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	Once it was pointed out that the clutch switch was the issue, I had my fix figured out. I was going to jumper it until I upgraded to a hydraulic clutch, but, decided to try to fix the existing switch. The switch came out in pieces, but, I was able to get it out and bend the internal metal contacts such that they closed the circuit when the clutch lever is squeezed. Now I can start the bike in gear if the clutch is disengaged. All is good!
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