I want to change the side stand electrically, like the vt1100c2, I have bought the stand switch, Has anyone made this change? Electrically will be easy for me, It is the mechanical end that might be a problem, Just thought someone knows an easy trick, I am still on the new side of these Wings, But not scared of a challenge, I will post pics of the single carb and alt changes, they are not complete as yet, The wing is still apart!! Thanks for a GREAT site!! Charlie in NC!
Side stand update for 1100i
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The real mechanical trick is the push to raise the stand...the pull is basically straight forward... a chain and sprocket with sprocket attached to the stand and a smaller one on the motor.. or two interlocking gears with one linked to the stand.. just a quick thought.. what does the vt1100 use?
Joe, I believe that I represented this wrong, I was refering to the sidestand, The vt1100s have a socket that the switch sits in and is controlled by the swing of the stand, It has 1 no and 1 nc contacts,I can probably use a stand off of a 1100 an adapt it to a Wing, I sure do like the safty aspect, I want to use no contact to turn on a lite telling me that I have to raise the stand.
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I've seen them mounted on the sidestand bracket. Stand down pushed the switch button. Stand up the button was pushed out by an internal spring.
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Some one here did this...put a switch on that would light up with the stand down, as a reminder. Matter of fact....the thread is listed in the "Similar Topics" box at the bottom of the page here!! (See Dan...I TOLD you it would be useful.... :smilie_happy: :smilie_happy: )
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If you are going to the trouble to put on a side stand switch why not wire it so that the engine stops and won't start with the stand down? My 91 CBR s wired up like that and most new bikes have some form of a similar interlock. I never use my kill switch as the stand does it for me ( unless the bike is pared on top of me) :yes:
Thanks, Very useful info! Gotta LOVE this site!! Thanks Charlie in NC
