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Looks like you are selecting a gear with the engine running and the sidestand down. That combination has a safety feature which cuts the ignition. You are supposed to only be able to select a gear with the sidestand up, when engine is running.
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Looks like you are selecting a gear with the engine running and the sidestand down. That combination has a safety feature which cuts the ignition. You are supposed to only be able to select a gear with the sidestand up, when engine is running.
I didnt notice its so dark at the stand, but if thats the case its not possible. I dont understand is this first day with the bike? Thats common on all newer bikes not able to run with sidestand down...
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im also a bit confused about what is the current problem


original title is:


"4pt new clutch cable now can't declutch"

so now problem is engine dies when you put in gear?

not the same problem.... a bit confusing really
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im also a bit confused about what is the current problem


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"4pt new clutch cable now can't declutch"

so now problem is engine dies when you put in gear?

not the same problem.... a bit confusing really
Guess he found out how to get the sidestand up
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I just skimmed this thread, and without diving in to details, I wondered if he has the right cable? Always worth comparing new cable to old before installing, just as you put the new cable on and keep the old for a spare when travelling - because you KNOW it's the right one.
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I just skimmed this thread, and without diving in to details, I wondered if he has the right cable? Always worth comparing new cable to old before installing, just as you put the new cable on and keep the old for a spare when travelling - because you KNOW it's the right one.
Yes he wrote about testing new and old, problem was the sidestand was left down and bike wouldnt run when put in gear...Never a clutch problem!
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Thanks very much, bike sorted now. The side stand switch connection (the blue one ) hadn't been cleaned last time I did all the others. The clutch lever contacts were fine (green). Bike sorted now, wouldn't have thought of that. Thank you. Any xt600 riders North Kent? Saw a xt500 yesterday at the Herne Bay bike park, don't know if he's on this forum
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Thanks very much, bike sorted now. The side stand switch connection (the blue one ) hadn't been cleaned last time I did all the others. The clutch lever contacts were fine (green). Bike sorted now, wouldn't have thought of that. Thank you. Any xt600 riders North Kent? Saw a xt500 yesterday at the Herne Bay bike park, don't know if he's on this forum
Well just dont forget to kick up sidestand next time you are testing after repair
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Entirely plausible explanation. Been riding a C70 all summer so learned some sloppy habits. Thanks all
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