Clutch lever switch

mandrack · Nov 22, 2012

Hello friends,
I have a problem with the SV650 2001.
The problem is that when I press the clutch lever engine will not start ... regardless of whether or not in gear or neutral.
When you release the clutch lever engine starts even in gear.

Side-stand switch is working properly.

Dumbest thing I've tried is to cross the wires ... even though I knew it was a desperate attempt. :disappointed:

So, any help is appreciated....Thanx

Acraze · Nov 22, 2012

A while back my bike would randomly cut off while riding down the road, you should check the connector under the clutch lever and handle bar. Mine was loose but now it is fixed.

RMAN · Nov 22, 2012

This issue was just covered for another member who owns a 2nd gen SV. He bought the correct part to replace a broken clutch switch, but experienced the same issue you are having. It turns out that the new switch could be installed "either" way into the clutch perch. One way the switch worked in reverse as does yours, and the other way works correctly. The 1gen and 2nd gen use switches with two different part #s.

So, I don't know if the 1gen switch can be reversed in the perch or your switch has just shorted out and has reversed its function. You can try to reverse the switch or perhaps you just need to buy a new switch. Switching wires will not affect the action, it's the switch itself which determines the function.

mandrack · Nov 24, 2012

Thank you for your answers.
Since the motorcycle is currently in the make-up phase

, as soon as I put the tank on it I'll try to play with the switch, but I'll also try to see if there any visible irregularities.

I will report back my results, so maybe this can help other members.

mandrack · Nov 24, 2012

To be honest, I just saw how the switch works on

http://www.oemmotorparts.com/oem5.a...LE SWITCH (SV650SX SUX SY SUY SK1 SUK1 SK2 SUK2)&F=SU4_-2096041&L2=SU4_-2096041

and I really believe that solution is just as you said RMAN.

Anyway I will reply with results.

Thank you

drinkbrew · Nov 25, 2012

I'm pretty sure on a first Gen you can just bypass the switch too, if you don't care about the "safety" feature. Second gens are a bit more tricky to bypass.

Acraze · Nov 25, 2012

yes you can easily on gen1. I just cut both wires and connected them.

TOLAROS · Nov 25, 2012

Do you use aftermarket lever?
I have pazzo levers(check signature)and if I put the adjuster at positions 1,2,3,4 it doesn't activate the switch.At positions 5 and 6 it's ok.

drinkbrew · Nov 25, 2012

Sounds like you may need to adjust your clutch cable (or the piece it connects to on the bottom), the non-adjustable part or your lever should trigger the switch no matter what position it is in. The adjustment should only change how far you have to reach for it.

RMAN · Nov 25, 2012

I have no such problems with my Pazzo clutch lever on my Triumph. Perhaps differences in specific model app.

drinkbrew · Nov 25, 2012

RMAN said:
Perhaps differences in specific model app.

It shouldn't be that way, Pazzo is a respected name in levers. They should work well on all bikes they are made for. I've never heard any complains from pazzo either, that's why i was guessing it was an cable adjustment.

TOLAROS · Nov 25, 2012

@drinkbrew:Why should I be offended,it's pazzo's mistake!

I can really easy fix it with a knive and a bit of glue.
All it needs to be done is having the switch activating plastic lever a bit positioned to the left,while lever is at 1-4 positions.So with a knife you take eg 0.5mm of the plastic lever(its left side) and you put 0.5mm glue on its right side.

I'm just bored doing this,It's easier to use positions 5 or 6 to start the bike and once started you go back to 1-4 if you like, no big deal.

@RΜΑΝ:yes,you probably right,it seems they just miscalculated the hole's position for the SV(or same spec) clutch levers.

mandrack · Nov 25, 2012

So, today I turned the switch in opposite direction. Everything works perfect.
Thank you guys, RMAN you are the man.

RMAN · Nov 25, 2012

No, just the R man. Glad to hear.

Credit goes to McWhat on SVR.

McWhat · Nov 26, 2012

Thanks R, but you get credit for being a fast learner with a good memory. We should sticky this answer.

mandrack · Nov 26, 2012

Good idea.
Thank you guys.

Clutch lever switch

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