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Kick stand kill switch

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by John Jonah, Oct 22, 2017.

  1. John Jonah

    John Jonah New Member

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    I'm a proud new owner of a 1981 xj650 maxim but there is no kick stand kill switch on the bike. There is no wires brackets or switch to be found. I also have a 1980 maxim for parts with no evidence of a kill switch. Did these bikes even have them? Help
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    No kickstand switches were installed before 1982 on your model of XJ.
     
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    Awsome
     
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    Yes and no... if left down and a sharp leaned into left turn is made, there is a potential of bad things happening.

    I drove away from a gas station once with mine down and a guy pulling in noticed the kickstand down - he darn near crawled out his window, yelling and pointing at it. My guess with his reaction was that either he or someone he knew had a bad situation with a left turn and an un-raised kickstand.
     
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    I just thought it was by passed or removed. When getting a safety certification all parts must be in good working order. But if the bike didn't come with one then the bike will pass.
     
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