Micro switch under clutch

[NoBrakes695]

I replaced the stock brake and clutch levers with pazzos. Does any one know the function of the micro switch that is mounted under the clutch reservoir ? Do I need to make any adjustments to the clutch after relacing the lever? I matched the stock levers adjustment screw settings by eye.
Thanks

[numbskull]

Is it the clutch engagement pin your looking at? OE lever has a clutch engagement pin that must be removed from the OE lever and re-used on the Pazzo lever.

[NoBrakes695]

I have installed the pin from the stock lever. Below the handlebar is a micro switch with a cable attached. When the clutch lever is engaged the switch is pushed in.

[teddy037.2]

the switch is a safety, like the kickstand switch, so you don't accidently start in gear or something silly...

there are ways to bypass it, or if you're crafty, fab something on your new lever that will hit the switch when you pull your clutch in

[NoBrakes695]

Thanks for the informatio Teddy.

[teddy037.2]

 

IIRC, someone fabbed up a thing that bolted up to the CRG levers, might be adaptable for your pazzo... or if you search for switch bypasses, you'll find some more info

[NoBrakes695]

The pazzos levers have a contact extention that hits the switch.

[Slide Panda]

That's one reason why folks opt for teh pazzo over CRG, is the tab.

As teddy said - it's a safety.  Clutch interlock switch or Clutch interlock safety switch is the 'proper' name.  It can be disabled by disconnecting it and jumping the connection - basically duping the system to thinking your clutch lever is always pulled.

[teddy037.2]

oh! groovy!

then you're GTG 

[yotogi]

You will want to bypass this switch or get it working. The side effect of not doing so is you have to put the bike in neutral to engage the starter. Mine came loose and after a stall in stop-and-go highway traffic I had to find neutral with a large vehicle ready to run me over. No fun.

[mstevens]

That's one reason why folks opt for teh pazzo over CRG, is the tab.

Aren't the current CRG's available with the tab?

[teddy037.2]

Aren't the current CRG's available with the tab?

apparently, they are 

Some late model Monsters use the large Hollow pivot. Please select the correct lever on the options list. Monster 696 uses 12mm pivots, for the clutch side the best option is 12mm with clutch inhibitor in order to continue using the clutch inhibitor that is stock on that bike.

[Old_and_slow]

Yes, CRG levers have the tab to actuate the clutch lockout switch now.  The problem is that if you adjust the lever for closer reach (isn't that why you bought adjustable levers?) the tab won't hit the switch.  Could add a shim/block, I guess...

[stopintime]

Yes, CRG levers have the tab to actuate the clutch lockout switch now.  The problem is that if you adjust the lever for closer reach (isn't that why you bought adjustable levers?) the tab won't hit the switch.  Could add a shim/block, I guess...

I'm pretty sure the tab doesn't move with the adjustments.
BTW: there is a little wiggle room to adjust the switch itself - before you tighten up the pivot bolt.

[teddy037.2]

I'm pretty sure the tab doesn't move with the adjustments.
BTW: there is a little wiggle room to adjust the switch itself - before you tighten up the pivot bolt.

wouldn't make much sense to have the tab way out on the adjusty-bit of the lever, it's right up near the pivot


maybe he meant that if you adjust the screw in the lever the tab might miss?