Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 > 750SSie side stand switch problem?

[Brent]

Any ideas before I pack my SS off in a van to be repaired....?

I have been having intermittent problems when switching on - sometimes the fuel pump primes, other times it is dead, apart from the tiny sound of a clicking solenoid (I presume). I have replaced the side stand switch, which seemed to solve the problem for a few weeks, but now it has returned, the sun is shining, and my bike is immobile!

Is it just a case of junking/bypassing the switch, or could it be more serious?

All suggestions appreciated....

[nelly]

could be one of the ignition relays, one of which controls the pump. They are located under the tank next to the battery. The sidestand switch is a part of this circuit so replacing/disturbing the wiring could have "moved" something.
Check all the connectors to for signs of muck or corrosion.

[Brent]

Thanks Nelly, I will give it a try.

[KeefyB]

Yeah,I have to agree with nelly on this one.Its more likely to be the side stand cutout relay.They are a stupid little thing that can render a bike imobile.My wifes Monster has had two replaced in two years.We now keep a spare under the seat.

[Brent]

Many thanks Nelly/KB,

I had a look - I assume you mean the two rectangular 5 pin 'plugs'. They look identical, so I swapped them round, and the bike fired up, so one of them is gone. They are marked as Siemens items, so are they off the shelf things for cars/bikes, or are they specialist?

[nelly]

Probably available as "standard" parts..........maybe Halfords??
If not, your local dealer should have them

[KeefyB]

Originally posted by Brent
They are marked as Siemens items, so are they off the shelf things for cars/bikes, or are they specialist?

Yep,thats the one.There are some very similar relays in the RS catalogue but they are no cheaper than the Ducati items.Expect to pay around a fiver at your local dealer.

[Brent]

Thanks for the help guys. I'm back on the road again, with a spare under the seat...