81 xj650 side stand cut off in gear wiring query.

Hi , Does the 81 xj650 have a kill switch if side stand is dpwn when putting into gear with motor running and if so where is it?
Also where about will I find the neutral light wiring .Bulb is ok but no light comes on.
Thx
Merv

 

the side stand relay is tied into the side stand itself. it may need cleaning. your bike should shut off if the side stand is down and you shift from neutral. the neutral switch connects into the clutch handle similar to the way the rear brake switch connects to the front brake handle.

Gary

 

there's no separate "kill" switch, the side stand switch, neutral switch and clutch switch, work in conjunction with each other via the safety relay, to do exactly as you say.
side stand switch is on same frame bracket as the side stand
neutral switch, should be behind shifter cover
clutch switch is under clutch lever
safety relay, dunno for sure but maybe under tank, near flasher relay
stu

 

Thanks for your prompt replies . Will lie down on floor and search tomorrow.
Merv

 

I love this. It's like the old proverb about the group of blind men and the elephant.

Guys, NOT ALL XJs ARE IDENTICAL!

The sidestand switch is on the sidestand bracket on the 550/600s; but on some of the shaft-driven bikes it's tucked away under the case.

Not ALL models have a separate sidestand relay; some just have the switch but the overall operation is essentially the same.

The "kill" switch is that big "OFF/RUN/OFF" switch on the RH handlebar pod.

The safety relay also tends to be located slightly differently between models.

 

Fitz,
blind...how so? iirc not much difference from '81 to '82 for what he asked. I could be wrong.

Gary

 

thanks guys
merv

 

http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=27543.html

See Chacal's write-up on all locations

 

To Gary, bigfitz and others...,thx for the site info of Chacal's wiring forum. The guy's a genius and I hope he doesnt have to do his own typing.

Lots of studying and learning still left on the xj650 for me to conquer.
Back to lying on my back on a cold concrete floor to sort problems out(lol)
Gonna make 1 good bike out of the 2 i got.
thx
mervyn

 

But he's not in the 'States. His '81 XJ650 is more akin to our '82 Seca 650 than to the '81/'82 Maxims sold here.

 

cool. I stand corrected and I apologize.

Gary