clutch switch l

[agent of orange]

hey i the clutch switch is a 3 wire setup on the ex 250 (battle ninja) and also the zzr250 i have i know when pulled in it completes the circuit for engine cranking. but when released and the other wire goes to ground does something change in the cdi timing map wise?

[alex.s]

i believe the only use of the clutch lever sensor is to prevent starting in gear without the clutch pulled in.

[Motofool]

Originally Posted by agent of orange

....... but when released and the other wire goes to ground does something change in the cdi timing map wise?

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

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

"The clutch lever safety switch is a single pole, double throw (SPDT) switch located on the left-side handlebar at the clutch lever. When the clutch lever is in the released (clutch engaged) position, the safety switch is connected to the gear selector safety switch. When the clutch lever is in the pulled-in (clutch disengaged) position, the safety switch is connected to chassis ground.

....... The purpose of the clutch safety switch is to make it so you can't start the engine in gear unless the clutch is pulled in. This keeps the bike from getting away from you when you try to start it. It also, in tandem with the sidestand switch, prevents riding away with the sidestand down.

When working properly, if your sidestand is down, bike is in gear, and clutch lever is squeezed, the bike will die as soon as you release the clutch lever. If you break off the plunger from the clutch switch, you can take off with the sidestand down, which is of course very dangerous. Don't ride with a broken clutch safety switch."