Starter button problems

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Re: Starter button problems

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wemi wrote:The micro switch on the clutch side has 2 contact points. One for the cruise disengage, the other for the side stand interlock. They work independently of each other.
As seen in this thread, http://sgbikerboy.com/2019/02/14/bmw-r1 ... h-failure/

My (reply #28) would apply to a bike without cruise control. Now we know why the cruise control will disengage and possibly why the bike won't start when in gear.
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Hello
Ill have a look at it this weekend
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Re: Starter button problems

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Checked my (Camhead) clutch switch today, you can defo. hear two distinct clicks as the clutch lever is pulled into the grip.
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Re: Starter button problems

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Hi
Yes it is a double microswitch and it had failed just fitted the replacement 15-20 min job and now it works as it should


@Wemi Thanks for the advice
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