Side Stand Switch

[HeavyHustler]

So after my last off-road excursion my side stand safety switch seems to think that the bike is in gear and won't let me start it unless the stand is up.
Now.  Is this solely the side stand switch that has gone funky or is there something with the neutral sensor?
Can I just take the two wires from the SSS and tie then together and call it a day?
TIA lads!
Cheers,
Mark

[ssevy]

I personally would not bypass the switch. The entire purpose is to prevent you accidentally taking off with the side stand down which could be catastrophic. I would replace it.

[ned37]

sounds like the sss is ok but the gear one is bad.. imo the sss is nice for us alzheimer riders, but my tiger is the only bike i have that has one, and i don't have a prob with any of the others.  besides, that first left turn will put up your stand

[rf9rider]

Does the neutral light work?

[HeavyHustler]

Yes the N light works.  I will check my neutral sensor. 

[Mustang]

Yes the N light works.  I will check my neutral sensor. 

that seems like a waste of time ......................
if the light works , it works .
try putting an ohm meter across the side stand switch wires.
it's a simple switch open or closed depending which position the switch is in
and just for an fyi
it's usually the clutch switch that plays up
any one of those will make it think it's in gear
I would be looking at the clutch switch if the stand switch checks out ok with a meter .

[HeavyHustler]

Thanks Mustang.  I will check those as well.