Need to temporarily defeat the side stand sensor / switch

Discussion in 'Dakar champion (950/990)' started by grant22, Jul 24, 2013.

  1. grant22

    grant22 Been here awhile

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    Sorry, no time to search as I'm leaving for a ride.

    My side stand is off at the welder's at this time.


    I rigged the side stand in a way I THOUGHT I was tricking it to sense the side stand.


    I wrapped the sensor twice w/ elect tape to protect it, placed two ktm plated washers on the sensor side (not potted side) to think the side stand was up. Then I realized that makes the system think the stand is down.


    Then I tried removing the washers and wrapping the hell outta the sensor with electrical tape, hoping to shield it.


    No dice.


    Any quick and easy suggestions?
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  2. grant22

    grant22 Been here awhile

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    I just tried to trick it with a magnet and that didn't work either.

    Guess I'm riding tomorrow instead.
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  3. tacosupreme

    tacosupreme Been here awhile

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    I just taped the "factory" magnet to mine.
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  4. grant22

    grant22 Been here awhile

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    Thanks. It's at the welder's shop, too.

    I shoulda researched this first, then taken the side stand to the welder's shop. Oh well, I get it back today and will be ready to go ride tomorrow.

    Thx
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  5. guysalami

    guysalami Adventurer

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    I taped a magnet to mine and that has been working for me. Not sure but I think the direction of the magnet is important so try it both ways.
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  6. Peanuts

    Peanuts Long timer

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    Connect the neutral wire to ground. Its the light blue wire you dont cut when you do the 2nd and 3rd gear full power mod.
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  7. grant22

    grant22 Been here awhile

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    2nd & 3rd gear full power mod?

    I guess I gots some more research to do!

    Btw, got the side stand an hour after my last post, so all is good there.
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