Side stand bypass kit

[Tantrum992]

I found a site on e-bay that sells the bypass switch so i can run the engine with the stand down, has any body done this or used this type before? is there a better one to go for or does some one on here sell them ??

Cheers
Simon


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TPO-Kickstand-Switch-Bypass-Kit-Ducati_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35617QQitemZ4624 410199QQrdZ1

[Edited on 22-3-2006 by Tantrum992]

[chrisw]

I used one of these on my ST4S

http://www.bike-gizmos.com/bikegizmos/Brochures/SidestandGizmo-Flyer.PDF

It is better made than the one on ebay as all the fittings are Ducati style (not bullet connectors).

Price is around the same as the one on ebay. (couldn't get a price as their on line store is down)

http://www.bike-gizmos.com/bikegizmos/index.html

[khushy]

all you have to do a re-route a single wire - I did my mates in about 5 mins!!!

Khushy

[Jools]

Doesn't matter how good the kit is Tantrum, it all depends on how reliable the Ducati neutral switch is :pig:

[KeefyB]

Originally posted by Jools
Doesn't matter how good the kit is Tantrum, it all depends on how reliable the Ducati neutral switch is :pig:
How true!
The neutral switch on my Multichef is just starting to play up.Every now and then I need to pull in the clutch to get her started.Trouble is,sometimes it does'nt work when you have stopped in traffic and cuts the engine out.:mad:
Fuggin' Ducati's!

[wogger]

Tantrum Si mate

This 'mod' don@t sound like your usual BLING.

[raykay748R]

Never mind the kits, save yourself a heap of cash and short the wires together from the stand switch. Then junk the stand switch altogether. What a crap idea!!!!! ;)

[Ian_km]

I have a kit like that fitted, sure there was someone on here selling them via ebay, original ducati connectors etc.

Only problem with shorting the wires is that you can ride away with the stand down, the kit I have maintains the cutout should the stand be down, well worth having IMHO.

[Ray]

Several options for having the what I would say is the best option, being able to run the engine on the side stand but as soon as you select a gear, i.e the neutral light goes out with the stand down the motor cuts.
Spending £25 to £30 on a kit with the proper connectors to a few pence on components and some time. I went for the latter but also bought a kit as unless you spend a lot of time on a DIY job with the soldering iron, heat shrink sleeving etc it might look a bit Heath robinson.
Not fitted the kit yet, me DIY job has worked OK for over 2 years.

Ray

[Ian Harris]

Originally posted by Ian_km
I have a kit like that fitted, sure there was someone on here selling them via ebay, original ducati connectors etc.



Me to...very easy to fit, quality original connectors, works a treat...I'll see if I can find a link to his ebay shop

[antonye]

Doesn't Nelly sell them? I know Mitch down at TecMoto does too.

[Ray]

Yep,

Nelly had 'em in stock when I was there last year, it's where I got mine, as we had a bit of a meet up at Cornerspeed mission HQ

Ray.

[Ian Harris]

Can recommend this one. Genuine Ducati connectors and good instructions

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ducati-Sidestand-Bypass-748-996-998-ST2-ST4_W0QQitemZ8050015628QQcategoryZ10448QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Tantrum992]

Originally posted by KeefyB
Originally posted by Jools
Doesn't matter how good the kit is Tantrum, it all depends on how reliable the Ducati neutral switch is :pig:
How true!
The neutral switch on my Multichef is just starting to play up.Every now and then I need to pull in the clutch to get her started.Trouble is,sometimes it does'nt work when you have stopped in traffic and cuts the engine out.:mad:
Fuggin' Ducati's!

Whats the neutral switch :puzzled:

[Tantrum992]

Originally posted by wogger
Tantrum Si mate

This 'mod' don@t sound like your usual BLING.

Bling ! me ! dont know what you mean :lol:

This is a "stop me looking stupid again" mod

Having got the 748 home late on the Friday night i was keen to take it out for a ride.....so, leathers on, push bike into drive, put helmet and gloves on, put key in ignition, turn key and press starter button........................NOTHING !!!......try again......NOTHING!!!!..........Oh for feks sake!!!!!!! after 20mins of ignoring the kids opposite laughing and my wife s******ing at the kitchen window cause i couldnt start the thing my ten year old daughter comes out to see me..........."would it start if you put the stand up daddy ?"................"I doubt that will make any difference but i'll try just for you"...............Need i say any more ???????
As i said, a stop me looking stupid mod :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[TonyH]

Got mine from Nelly, comes with simple instructions, simple to fit, job done.:smug:

[Tantrum992]

Guess ill give Nelly a call then, cheers guys :)

[jodycraw]

I did the same (kit from Nelly), saves you having to turn the engine off every time you get off the bike! And u can let it warm up a little before giving it 10000 revs down your driveway:burn: