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CB750K Sidestand mod?
Johnny4428:
--- Quote from: SteveW on November 29, 2022, 09:33:50 AM ---How about something really simple such as if the side stand is down and the ignition is on all the idiot lights flash?
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This is a very worthwhile mod. You don’t want to use the first left hand bend method to get that side stand up! Got the t-shirt!🥵🥵🥵
Oddjob:
--- Quote from: SteveW on November 29, 2022, 09:33:50 AM ---How about something really simple such as if the side stand is down and the ignition is on all the idiot lights flash?
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I'd imagine the easiest way would be to wire an alarm of some sort that only comes on if the stand is down and the neutral light goes off. That would be easy to do IF the neutral light switch wasn't just an earth point but it is so it's more difficult.
I have the switch for the side stand, that's easy to source.
Lobo:
A sobering story Nigel, bloody horrific for your friend.
I’ve found a vey grubby K5 Sidestand here on eBay at $125, but it’d then need cleaning up, powder coating AND a new rubber. Versus my box of electrical bits which has no-end of 12v relays, buzzers and microswitches. I’ve identified a spot where a m’switch would mount, shielded away from thrown dirt and moisture, and will likely go this route - ie a buzzer tied to the Neutral switch via relay. (ie to get around the issue Ken’s mentioned)
SteveW, your flashing idiot panel would be great, but in reality not really simple to wire up. (I’m also really against cutting / modifying the original loom in any way which this would surely entail)
Oddjob:
The switch is already used by Honda on other bikes, all you really need to do is adapt your existing bolt to help it attach.
Here's what I'll be using, I got the idea after studying my own CB1300 side stand switch, the bolt head has a small 6mm thread inside it, this bolts the switch to the head of the bolt. You need to fit the bolt from the inside out instead of the normal outside in, so you'd need to remove the thread from the existing stand, not hard to do, just drill it to match the other side, a 10mm nut on the outside would hold it in place on the frame, essentially the same as the existing system but the other way round. I also intend to adapt the bolt so it can also grease the stands pivot point, just drill down until your halfway down the bolt, where the bolt flange is inside the frame, another hole drilled crossways across the bolt will mean you can remove the 6mm bolt holding the switch on, fit a 6mm grease nipple and pump the pivot point full of grease, remove the nipple, refit the bolt and jobs done for 2 years or so. Simple really and no taking it all part just to grease it up. Saves wear on the frame as well.
Here's what I mean, hidden so not obtrusive and not up for people pointing it out as non standard etc.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324313540636?hash=item4b8297e81c:g:1YsAAOSw4qxfcz35&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA8OrYbs4N7bTZhtETOO%2FjyI%2BGl7gW6UAh2D%2Bdpu55sQ4U%2FjI6ANCPlY1itOjEYEDcw13fRO9LwC2IMUoGW7UVMNBA74YaSqvfohBEZMrQz4Q3xMKDx5hkVj48KSof41gOi7TWddQRf%2FjvMaNbnbiLjFIFJukkHSgixZo6MfwS%2BrNx03b2gGRInQPX4zmL4SPSNggnb2Lxt3o67kLPXItUIlWs%2FzntQUTT0N8lcrsEfIr8dXzzPs7Pemm16CutnaZLijSPLQIrIiQNY3ddBN1tjrMJ9NP10kRj3TwMclYliX1dZLde6Zx6Y%2BI8KP%2BkjBrLYw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4KostuYYQ
A lot cheaper ones available but this shows the best what I mean.
Lobo:
… that looks just the job Ken, I’ll have a grub around under the ‘750 tomorrow and make sure I’m happy it’ll all clear frame parts / exhausts etc.
Many thanks!
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