xj 1100 engine stall

[633wrench]

i hope someone can help,i have a 83maxim 1100
when i put the bike into gear it snuffs out engine
i have just pulled out the middle gear to rebuild it
bearings were toast does someone have an answer
to this problem?
thx

[DiverRay]

You have a sidestand safety switch on your bike. It's the problem.(95%)
Take a look at the wires around the middle drive unit. If you have one that has been pinched, that may be it.
Ray

[633wrench]

checked for pinched wires everything checks out,is there another way to test? could it be clutch related?
thx

[DiverRay]

I would use a VOM to check the wires. The manual with a wire diagram helps. If I remember, you can unplug the wire off the switch, put a little tape over it, and then try again. If it goes in gear, then the switch is bad.
If you think you can get by without, ask John...
Ray

[John]

Hey!

I resemble that remark!

Actually the XJ side stand switch is known to fail. Unplug it and use an ohm meter to test it with the stand up and down.

[633wrench]

kickstand switch

hey!
thanks,to all who replied switch was stuck!
now all is good went for first ride on this bike
whooo hooo!
633wrench