Would you remove the kick stand sensor?

nr19952910 · March 30th, 2015, 03:33 PM

I had an incident with the bike that caused the kick stand sensor to be snapped off. the bold is still in the hole and is proving very difficult to be removed.. since it is snapped in a very jagged way. would it be a terrible idea to just cut the wire up in the fairing area and solder the connections together?

93etgocart · March 30th, 2015, 03:50 PM

As long as you dont have a problem remembering to put it up before you take off you would be alright.

csmith12 · March 30th, 2015, 04:19 PM

Having seen first hand air care land because of a bypassed side stand switch... I am inclined to say no. Why? Because we make mistakes.

cadd · March 30th, 2015, 04:30 PM

Up to you. It's not going to be a life or death event if you wreck because you'll have to be going pretty slow to make a turn.

If it were me? I know mistakes happen. I'll get mine fixed.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Singh2jz · March 30th, 2015, 04:39 PM

Keep the sensor..

allanoue · March 30th, 2015, 04:43 PM

if you remove the kickstand, it is a good idea

alex.s · March 30th, 2015, 04:59 PM

don't do it. i've seen people crash from a down kickstand with a cut sensor. if you want the sensor gone get rid of the stand.

BlueRaven · March 30th, 2015, 05:33 PM

It's better if you can fix it. I have forgotten to put mine up thank god my friend yelled at me just as I was leaving.

MrAtom · March 30th, 2015, 06:40 PM

Mine came with no sensor and I installed one. Best 7 bucks spent on my bike so far.

rojoracing53 · March 30th, 2015, 08:09 PM

Mine is currently bypassed and has been for 3 years and in that time I forgot to put it up once but felt in while still in the parking lot. Everyone makes mistakes and forgets things from time to time and if your on a 250 then you may be a noob and chances are your chances of forgetting are greater. So get that switch back on just for safety reasons.

My clutch switch is also bypassed for a reason I no longer remember, probably aftermarket perch or something.

Flying · March 30th, 2015, 08:52 PM

I hardwired my kickstand sensor here with no problems, but I'm already obsessive about raising the kickstand, kicking it up 3-4 times before leaving even when I had it functioning.

alex.s · March 30th, 2015, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying

I hardwired my kickstand sensor here with no problems, but I'm already obsessive about raising the kickstand, kicking it up 3-4 times before leaving even when I had it functioning.

what happens when the spring pops off while riding and the kickstand comes down right before you tip into a turn?

nickjpass · March 30th, 2015, 09:13 PM

I've been riding for about four years I think. I still forget to flick the stand up sometimes. I have an unwritten routine, but occasionlly I'll be thrown off by a person, being finicky with my gloves or helmet, and forget to flick the stand up. The sensor has saved me quite a few times.

Keep the sensor, unless you intend on removing the kick stand as well.

cadd · March 30th, 2015, 09:38 PM

One way I found to decrease the chances to make a mistake like that is to develop a routine. Like the way we do with seat belts....so it becomes automatic.

Every time I throw a leg over the bike, I automatically kick the kickstand up. I do it without even having to think about it (this is with 10+ years of repetition). But on the rare occasions when I'm having an off day, sometimes I don't do it. This happened to me twice in the past 10 years. Lucky for me, the bike died when I clicked down to first gear. Feel like a total ass.....but I'm glad the kill switched worked.

cadd · March 30th, 2015, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

what happens when the spring pops off while riding and the kickstand comes down right before you tip into a turn?

Then you are......how do I say it......screwed! You would be kicking yourself in the ass so hard after picking the bike up.

Hero Danny · March 31st, 2015, 08:42 PM

I don't think my 03 ninja 250 had a kickstand sensor (someone correct me if i'm wrong) I used to think it was only a noob feature... but to be honest, I'm very glad I have it and would prefer to have it than not.

It's useful for anyone, we all make mistakes.

crazymadbastard · March 31st, 2015, 08:57 PM

no.

Ghostt · March 31st, 2015, 09:16 PM

It's a safety device, personally I say fix it, but to each his own.

They explain how-to bypass it for testing purposes.

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Underst...afety_switches

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/My_side...27t_work_right

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Checkin..._safety_switch

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Electrical_%26_Lighting

choneofakind · April 1st, 2015, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hero Danny

I don't think my 03 ninja 250 had a kickstand sensor (someone correct me if i'm wrong) I used to think it was only a noob feature... but to be honest, I'm very glad I have it and would prefer to have it than not.

It's useful for anyone, we all make mistakes.

It came with one from the factory. If it's in gear with the kickstand down, the clutch switch kills it before the clutch gets to engagement point

March 30th, 2015, 03:33 PM	#1
nr19952910 ninjette.org newbie Name: Nick Location: GTA Join Date: Mar 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Posts: 7	Would you remove the kick stand sensor? I had an incident with the bike that caused the kick stand sensor to be snapped off. the bold is still in the hole and is proving very difficult to be removed.. since it is snapped in a very jagged way. would it be a terrible idea to just cut the wire up in the fairing area and solder the connections together?

March 30th, 2015, 04:19 PM	#3
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Having seen first hand air care land because of a bypassed side stand switch... I am inclined to say no. Why? Because we make mistakes. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
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March 30th, 2015, 04:30 PM	#4
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	Up to you. It's not going to be a life or death event if you wreck because you'll have to be going pretty slow to make a turn. If it were me? I know mistakes happen. I'll get mine fixed. Link to original page on YouTube. Last futzed with by cadd; March 30th, 2015 at 07:29 PM.

March 30th, 2015, 04:39 PM	#5
Singh2jz ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Inderveer Location: San Jose Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '07 ex250-F/J Posts: A lot.	Keep the sensor.. __________________________________________________ The Bike \| The Truck

March 30th, 2015, 04:43 PM	#6
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	if you remove the kickstand, it is a good idea __________________________________________________ Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99

March 30th, 2015, 03:50 PM	#2
93etgocart ninjette.org member Name: dennis Location: swmo Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Honda Shadow, 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 237	As long as you dont have a problem remembering to put it up before you take off you would be alright.

March 30th, 2015, 04:59 PM	#7
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	don't do it. i've seen people crash from a down kickstand with a cut sensor. if you want the sensor gone get rid of the stand. __________________________________________________

March 30th, 2015, 05:33 PM	#8
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	It's better if you can fix it. I have forgotten to put mine up thank god my friend yelled at me just as I was leaving. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

March 30th, 2015, 06:40 PM	#9
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	Mine came with no sensor and I installed one. Best 7 bucks spent on my bike so far.

March 30th, 2015, 08:09 PM	#10
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Mine is currently bypassed and has been for 3 years and in that time I forgot to put it up once but felt in while still in the parking lot. Everyone makes mistakes and forgets things from time to time and if your on a 250 then you may be a noob and chances are your chances of forgetting are greater. So get that switch back on just for safety reasons. My clutch switch is also bypassed for a reason I no longer remember, probably aftermarket perch or something.

March 30th, 2015, 08:52 PM	#11
Flying ninjette.org sage Name: - Location: somewhere cold Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 596 Blog Entries: 1	I hardwired my kickstand sensor here with no problems, but I'm already obsessive about raising the kickstand, kicking it up 3-4 times before leaving even when I had it functioning.

March 30th, 2015, 09:13 PM	#13
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I've been riding for about four years I think. I still forget to flick the stand up sometimes. I have an unwritten routine, but occasionlly I'll be thrown off by a person, being finicky with my gloves or helmet, and forget to flick the stand up. The sensor has saved me quite a few times. Keep the sensor, unless you intend on removing the kick stand as well. __________________________________________________

March 30th, 2015, 09:38 PM	#14
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	One way I found to decrease the chances to make a mistake like that is to develop a routine. Like the way we do with seat belts....so it becomes automatic. Every time I throw a leg over the bike, I automatically kick the kickstand up. I do it without even having to think about it (this is with 10+ years of repetition). But on the rare occasions when I'm having an off day, sometimes I don't do it. This happened to me twice in the past 10 years. Lucky for me, the bike died when I clicked down to first gear. Feel like a total ass.....but I'm glad the kill switched worked.

March 31st, 2015, 08:42 PM	#16
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	I don't think my 03 ninja 250 had a kickstand sensor (someone correct me if i'm wrong) I used to think it was only a noob feature... but to be honest, I'm very glad I have it and would prefer to have it than not. It's useful for anyone, we all make mistakes. __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

March 31st, 2015, 08:57 PM	#17
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	no. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

March 31st, 2015, 09:16 PM	#18
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	It's a safety device, personally I say fix it, but to each his own. They explain how-to bypass it for testing purposes. http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Underst...afety_switches http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/My_side...27t_work_right http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Checkin..._safety_switch http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Electrical_%26_Lighting __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

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