info on 'safe starting' features needed

[Mike Hart]

I need some help finding out which models/years have/don't have the following:

• sidestand switch
• clutch switch
• neutral switch

These work with each other to prevent the bike from starting if it is an 'unsafe' condition.

Neutral switch - if bike is in neutral, it will start with clutch not pulled in and/or sidestand down.

If the bike is NOT in neutral, then both the clutch must be pulled in and the sidestand up.

The XJ has all three of these - I'd like to know which ones other models have. TIA

[sksxs1100]

my 78E has the netural switch, and my 81 xs650 has netural and clutch switch

[nwilley]

Mike
My 80SG only has a neutral!

[crunchbird]

But my SG will lurch forward in gear with the clutch engaged, sidestand down. Don't tell me there's something funny about Crunchbird ?!

My clutch cable snapped in town, so I got into first gear, and had to stop for one red light. Started up in gear and when she caught I was Ridin'.

[JP]

I don't think that's right about XSs. I don't believe that any model came stock with a Neutral, sidestand or clutch interlock switch.

[strom]

I know my 78E has a neutral switch.. but I hell if I know where it is... any photos/description on where it is... the switch and cable should be located under the engine... I guess... any additional info welcome.

Call me stupid, but I REALLY CANNOT FIND THE F*CKING SWITCH!

no side or center stand switches... nor clutch switch...

LP

[Mike Hart]

sorry JP, you don't win the toaster oven

Originally posted by JP
I don't think that's right about XSs. I don't believe that any model came stock with a Neutral, sidestand or clutch interlock switch.

79SF Neutral Switch Ass'y 2H7-82540-00-00

Come to think of it, how DOES that neutral light know when to come on??

The 81H and 81SH fiche shows a clutch switch too!!

[Dragonrider]

80 Midnight Special,

Neutral light switch, but no side-stand interlock or clutch switch.

[sixtysix]

I think the XJ were the only ones with a side stand switch, and clutch interlock switch. My 80 has none of this hooey.....

[Mike Hart]

The XJ sidestand switch is indeed a 10M part #. H and SH have the neutral and clutch switch. (I'm guessing LH does too.)

Okay you E and F owners, you have a neutral light? Can you start your bike when it is in gear?

Hooey is right, the lawyers got ahold of the XJ team alright! Talk about overkill.

[JP]

Are you saying/asking a neutral light switch or a neutral interlock switch - IOW if you're not in neutral you can't start the bike?

I don't believe any XS11 has a neutral interlock switch that would prevent you from starting the bike in gear.

[Mike Hart]

I am asking. However....

The LH manual shows it indeed has both a neutral and clutch interlock, so there is some evidence that at least ONE model of XS does have the interlock.

The H/SH manual also has the same setup (called the Starter Circuit Cut-off system). Okay, I'm satisfied that all the 81's had both neutral and clutch interlocks.

I'd really like to know whether that was the first year for any interlock system.

[Dragonrider]

Well, the 80 Midnight only has a neutral light switch, there is no interlock and it will start in gear (with the sidestand down and no clutch if you so desire)

[Bill]

On my 79F I DO have a neutral light (and switch), but it doesn't have any impact on starting the bike. I can start in gear with the clutch pulled, in neutral without the clutch pulled, side stand up or down. FWIW

[tjtrahan]

switchs

My 80 XS1100LG Midnight Special has a neutral indicator switch but will start anytime. T.J.

And its a real thrill when you forget to put it into neutral when starting in the garage.