X1 starts but release the clutch and it dies?

[AlaskanX1]

99 x1 had a new ignition put on it last summer. Before I had the ignition put in I didn't
Need to pull the clutch in to start. After the new one was installed I noticed I had to pull the clutch in to start (no biggie) road the bike all
Summer and now when I release the clutch in neutral or in gear it kills itself. My first thought was the kick stand switch. Kinda looked at it followed the wires as far as I could couldn't see and corrosion or damage. Completely lost here only have a few weeks of riding left in Alaska need to get back on the road. Any help guys thanks!!!

 

[Mark XB12r]

the wires and switch may look good but can indeed be damaged. you going to have to jump the switch, to see if its the problem.

I dont know if its a normally open, or normally closed switch. find the first connector and continuity check it with a muli meter.

 

[AlaskanX1]

How would I do that... I'm some what mechanically inclined but electricity I know little thanks

 

[Mark XB12r]

its like a light switch, imagine it basically like that switch in the Frankenstein movie. when the side stand it up it presses the switch. either making a loop, or breaking a loop. this tells the bike weather the side stand is up or down

 

[Mark XB12r]

have you ever seen the dome light switch on the door jam of older cars, its the same principle, two wire contacts, spring, and a strike plate attached to a plunger.... what im not sure of is if you need to jump them or leave em open...

 

[Mark XB12r]

if you or a buddy had a multi meter, you can probe the switch and then press the button and see if its working.

 

[Mark XB12r]

different bike same concept

 

[AlaskanX1]

Thank you mark! I'm gonna try this right now

 

[AlaskanX1]

Fix thanks !!!!!!!!

 

[Mark XB12r]

cool, glad i could help...