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Discussion in 'Bonneville' started by 45Brit2017, Aug 28, 2017.

  1. 45Brit2017

    45Brit2017 Well-Known Member

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    #1 45Brit2017, Aug 28, 2017
    so, today we learn that if you put the bike in gear with the engine running, and the sidestand down, the engine cuts out when you release the clutch....
     
  2. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #2 thebiglad, Aug 28, 2017
    Yep !!! Every time :p:p
     
  3. 45Brit2017

    45Brit2017 Well-Known Member

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    #3 45Brit2017, Aug 28, 2017
    I'd just settled to the bike enough to start doing my usual "start engine, ride off, kick stand up as you ride away" routine...
     
  4. curly

    curly Noble Member

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    #4 curly, Aug 28, 2017
    I sometimes get caught out with that one as well, but sooner that than ride off with the side stand down, every time!

    Curly
     
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  5. 45Brit2017

    45Brit2017 Well-Known Member

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    #5 45Brit2017, Aug 28, 2017
    Better than the BMW style spring-loaded sidestand, I dropped my R60/6 more than once!
     
  6. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    #6 MickEng, Aug 28, 2017
    Good little safety feature, the switch just needs checking periodically as it is prone to corrosion where it is positioned.
    Good clean & red rubber grease.
     
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  7. capt

    capt Elite Member

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    #7 capt, Sep 3, 2017
    I had a Laverda RGS 1000, had the same style self retracting side stand. I removed it and then only had centre stand, never dropped it OFF the side stand ever again !

    Cheers capt
     
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  8. rudderpedals

    rudderpedals Well-Known Member

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    #8 rudderpedals, Sep 12, 2017
    Glad to know. :)
     
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