Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 999 / 749 > sidestand cutout

[timetrial]

currently converting the 749s to a full blown track tool for next year

After trashing my current track bodywork at Rocky I'm on the lookout for some new plastics. I want to fit bodywork with an oil cathing belly pan etc - without a sidestand ( kept grinding the back of my sidestand at Mansfield all last year). Thing is the bike features an interlock that cuts the engine if you select a gear with the sidestand down. If I just remove the sidestand with its switch will the bike run in gear or do I need to fiddle with the wiring?

I know the obvious answer is try it but the bike is without wheels on stands with no tank / fuel pump etc. fitted at present.

Should have thought about this earlier!!

Any help appreciated!!

[andyb]

Ive sent you a u2u, just unbolt the switch from the sidestand when the stand is up, re connect it to the wiring leaving the rotational switch in the 'up' position.

[KeefyB]

Originally posted by andyb
Ive sent you a u2u, just unbolt the switch from the sidestand when the stand is up, re connect it to the wiring leaving the rotational switch in the 'up' position.

And put a cable tie through it to stop it rotating back down.

[timetrial]

cheers both!

ah - the joys of winter fiddlin'