How do you bypass kickstand kill switch on a R1200CL

Hi Anon, since your bike does start when it is rocked, we may suspect a problem with the wiring. Your Suzuki has at least three safety switches which prevent starting the engine unless certain procedures have taken place. First we must determine the efficacy of these switches. With the ignition key on, kickstand up, transmission in neutral, clutch handle depressed, emergency shut-off switch in the "On" position, depress the starter button. Normally, the headlight will dim when you depress the starter button. If it does dim and the engine does NOT crank, the problem may be low voltage from the battery or internal starter issues. If the headlight does NOT dim, there could be a problem with one of the safety switches, ie. Kickstand, clutch, neutral etc switches. To determine if one of these switches is defective, use a jumper lead to bypass each.....one at a time. Since the kickstand is most vulnerable to debris, check it first then you must locate the others and do the bypass elimination test. It is not advisable from a safety standpoint to leave a jumper wire in the circuit to circumvent the purpose of a safety switch. This procedure is for testing only. Have a nice day. Herb

Depending on the make/model of your bike, there might be a "kickstand" switch (which prevents you riding off with your kickstand down) sometimes this can be faulty (or broken from a fall over) and prevent the bike from starting. I would check (bypass the switch) usually located near where the kickstand attaches to the frame, to see if the bike starts with the switch bypassed. If it does, replace (or remove) the switch. Depending on which side the bike fell, you might have damaged the kill switch (generally located on the right bar/clip-on). Basically carefully inspect the side of the bike that it fell on, look for any obvious signs of damage and then meticulously inspect that area for loose/broken wires/connectors. Do all the lights, instrument panel light up when the key is turned on? Check the battery connections. There are numerous possibilities, but use standard troubleshooting methodologies and you should be able to find or narrow down the problem. For future reference I think you were probably referring to the kickstand switch as opposed to to a "lean angle cut off" switch, which would be very dangerous to have on a motorcycle. Anyway, if you want/need more help. Post some more details such as; make/model/year, side it fell on, do the electrics (lights, turn signals, brake light, speedometer, tach etc.) work (or which don't & under what circumstances), does the started motor turn etc. etc. etc. Good luck.

could be a clutch issue but first make sure it doesnt have a saftey switch in the kickstand it will be like a secondary kill switch that kills the engine so you don't ride of with the kickstand down its a little sensor that usuall has 2 wires coming out of it sometimes you can bypass it although i dont recommend this as a permanent fix, look near the kickstand pivot for this sensor

Sounds like the kickstand safety switch is not making contact. There is a plunger type switch that the kickstand pushes when it is in the up position. The switch makes contact allowing the ignition system to operate. The switch is bypassed when the bike is in neutral, allowing you to start the engine. However, if the kickstand switch is not engaged when the bike is taken out of neutral, it acts the same as the kill switch on your handlebar. Some of these switches have adjustments and that may be all that is necessary. In a pinch, you can short the switch out (taking the two leads that go to it and twist them together) bypassing the safety circuit.

Could be something a little more simple. Try bypassing the kickstand switch. Also could be a bad kill switch, start button, or starter relay.

Connect the two wires together that goes to the kickstand it should keep it from starting. With wires unpluged it should start.
If that is the case you need a switch