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| Author: | Tyrefryer [ 14 Jul 2011 12:32 ] |
| Post subject: | 1125R Sidestand Malfunction |
I broke down on my ride last night. The bike was misfiring when I started off, it had been running fine the last time I rode it on Sunday so assumed that washing it on Monday night had left some ingress of water. It didn't improve and the engine fault light kept coming on. When I stopped at traffic lights it stalled and each time I restarted it and tried to pull away it stalled. It turned out that the side stand cutout switch was working the wrong way round!!! I could pull away with the sidestand down but in gear with the engine running it showed a side stand warning when the stand was up, this disappeared if I put the stand down. I got home by wedging some paper between the stand and the switch mounting. I'm going to have a look at it tonight but wondered if anyone else has had this problem? Thanks. |
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| Author: | coppersaucepipe [ 14 Jul 2011 12:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1125R Sidestand Malfunction |
Chaffed wire would be my guess. Had something similarish which was sorted by a bit off heatshrink around the offending wires. |
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| Author: | sportster_mann [ 14 Jul 2011 14:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1125R Sidestand Malfunction |
If you feel confident to ride without one then it can be removed - do a search, I'm sure that it's been talked about before. The switch is a European spec. - it's not fitted to USA bikes. The malfunction may well be caused by water ingress - try blowing the switch out with an air line or can of compressed air or even a hair dryer, that's what I used when I had a problem with the rear brake light switch staying on ! |
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| Author: | mcrbuelligan [ 14 Jul 2011 14:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1125R Sidestand Malfunction |
I rode with me side stand switch not plugged in for a while, after it had a hissy fit. I really dont know why these switch's where put on in the first place, [prob some jobs worth from brussels. Its just another part to replace or to go wrong if and when it does. I does throw a code when unplugged. |
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| Author: | Tyrefryer [ 14 Jul 2011 17:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1125R Sidestand Malfunction |
Thanks for the pointers, I noticed the digital display is a little misted at the edges so I'm guessing it could be dampness. However I didn't pressure wash it, just a garden hose. This is probably a stupid question but the manual keeps refering to HDI models, the sidestand switch is evidently only fitted to HDI models. What does the HDI stand for? |
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| Author: | albert666 [ 14 Jul 2011 17:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1125R Sidestand Malfunction |
harley davidson idiots? |
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| Author: | Beef [ 14 Jul 2011 18:39 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1125R Sidestand Malfunction |
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| Author: | sportster_mann [ 14 Jul 2011 19:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1125R Sidestand Malfunction |
HDI - Harley Davidson International - ie models built for sale outside the USA. Or is it Harley Davidson Incorporated ? |
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| Author: | sportster_mann [ 14 Jul 2011 20:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1125R Sidestand Malfunction |
Tyrefryer wrote: Thanks for the pointers, I noticed the digital display is a little misted at the edges so I'm guessing it could be dampness. However I didn't pressure wash it, just a garden hose. Unfortunately the IC is not sealed, it will mist up in the winter. |
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| Author: | Tyrefryer [ 14 Jul 2011 23:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1125R Sidestand Malfunction |
Well I tried cleaning up the sensor contacts and checked for breaks in the wire but no luck. So I took the sensor off and went for a ride.  All good except the warning light and error codes. Are parts only available from HD dealers in the UK? And I noticed how hot the frame and seats get in town, is that normal? 
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| Author: | coppersaucepipe [ 15 Jul 2011 00:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1125R Sidestand Malfunction |
Tyrefryer wrote: And I noticed how hot the frame and seats get in town, is that normal? Yup. Don't ride in shorts. |
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| Author: | mcrbuelligan [ 15 Jul 2011 12:16 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1125R Sidestand Malfunction |
just to go off topic / quick tip - I put a tesco bag over me IC when washing the bike just to try and prevent any water etc going in to the IC, personally I've never had a problem with me IC misting up. Has to be a tesco bag though  on topic - mostly peeps either get there parts through B/Bear or Maz - you can get your parts from the US put I think thats stopping soon, orders from the mother ship 
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| Author: | Tyrefryer [ 15 Jul 2011 12:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1125R Sidestand Malfunction |
Thanks, I take it that's Black Bear, who are Maz? |
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| Author: | kevmean [ 15 Jul 2011 12:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1125R Sidestand Malfunction |
And are you sure the sensor didn't just need adjusting slightly
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| Author: | Tyrefryer [ 15 Jul 2011 13:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1125R Sidestand Malfunction |
kevmean wrote: And are you sure the sensor didn't just need adjusting slightly I can't see anyway of adjusting it, how do you do that? I tried unscrewing the bolt on the stand that contacts with it but that didn't make any difference. |
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