Side stand safety

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  1. tinkerinWstuff

    tinkerinWstuff Administrator Staff Member

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    Kickstand safety switch shit the bed.

    Local dealer said the switch was $70+ and was currently on back order with no expected date listed.

    Sucks

    That is all
     
    tinkerinWstuff, Aug 10, 2015
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    Serivce Honda shows more than one in stock at $48.70 (35700-MAT-305) That is all.
     
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    I've purchased quite a few times from Partzilla and so far never had any issues with them. I'd say if they have what you need and a price you like, go for it.
     
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    Bypass it, install gopro and let the games begin.

    That is all.
     
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    I'm with Karazy, except for the GoPro part. :smug: I might spend $5 or $10 bucks to fix it, but I sure wouldn't spend over that. No sense in it.

    Partzilla is a great place to get parts from. Excellent service all the way around. But I'd still pass on spending that much money for the switch.
     
    FJ12rydertoo, Aug 11, 2015
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    Partzilla rocks.

    Carry on
     
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    Yeah! Giving that much for a switch is tantamount to telling the manufacturer, parts supplier and dealer that you just enjoy being gouged ...


     
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    ebay it ebay
     
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    jev. over there

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    I'm gonna 3rd or 4th the bypass-ing of the offending switch. Had to do it to many a bike of mine in the past. Mainly not because of a faulty switch, but rather a less than new spring that would allow the stand to go just far enough to kill the bike, but not far enough to cause any other problems. Not fun whilst riding down the road.
     
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  11. tinkerinWstuff

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    Thanks guys. I like to try the local shop and I've never seen them that much different than internet pricing (excluding tires).

    I do see value in having the switch installed and working. The $40 range is a bit easier to swallow and more reasonable when you look at the design/construction of the part (sealed rotating switch vs simple plunger).
     
    tinkerinWstuff, Aug 11, 2015
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