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Jun 28th, 2012, 12:09 pm
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Reno, NV, USA
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ST4 kickstand engine kill
I have an ST3 and just purchased an ST4 to keep it company, first thing I noticed is that when have the kickstand down on the ST4 is that the engine won't start. The person I purchased it from said that was the way they are and he thought there was a mod that you could do to make it function like my ST3.
Anyone know about that?
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Mark in Reno
2005 ST3-Black
2000 ST4-Custom Corse Colors
2003 620 i.e. Sport
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Jun 28th, 2012, 12:35 pm
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Mr Leakered
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Lynnwood, WA, USA
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Yes. There are some mod bits that you can buy. I believe desmotimes.com has one. Some folks have found that these can lead to running issues.
If you feel like taking on a bit of personal responsibility, you could just remove the slide stand switch and short the connector. The motor will start no matter what position the side stand is in and if you are in gear or not.
I've been running this way for quite a while without issue.
Have a good one.
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tony b
2001 ST4 (Huile and Vinegar)
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Jun 28th, 2012, 1:04 pm
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Still needs a life.
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Edmonds (near Seattle), WA, USA
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The first owner of my late 02-ST4s (in BBG no less) installed one of those mods. The bike continually experienced difficulty starting to the point of running down the battery. Once the mod was removed, no more starting problems. I always start my bikes on the center stand, so it was a limitation I could live with.
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Bill Anderson & Darkwing Duc (06-ST3s, black) Edmonds, WA. USA
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Jun 28th, 2012, 3:50 pm
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Reno, NV, USA
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Thanks I think I will just try to get used to it the way it is rather than risk a starting problem, at least my ST3 is black and my ST4 is Yellow , so I will know witch one I am on.
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Mark in Reno
2005 ST3-Black
2000 ST4-Custom Corse Colors
2003 620 i.e. Sport
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Jun 28th, 2012, 7:39 pm
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Thurgoona, NSW, Australia
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Gday.. Ive got the bypass switch, like hundreds of others no problems.. You only hear about the ones that have had issues....piss easy install.. Oh and my ST is yellow too!!! Buy one from a reputable dealer like desmotimes and you wont have problems..
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Cheers PC...
Thurgoona near Albury NSW Oz.
Yellow 02 ST4
DP Pipes/ Ultimap chip K&N..Sargent seat 'n' lotsa other stuff..............
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Jun 28th, 2012, 8:03 pm
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Sleepy Leafy South Birmingham, , England
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PeteST4
Buy one from a reputable dealer like desmotimes....
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....but be prepared to pump your pension fund into the postage charge... 
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Jun 28th, 2012, 8:30 pm
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Woodlawn, TN, USA
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Postage from Pensacola FL to Reno NV for a cable and bits is about $9.00 US. Tough times down under if it hits the pension that hard...
Cheers! 
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Vinnie R.
Tennessee
2004 998s FE
2002 ST4s
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Jun 28th, 2012, 8:55 pm
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Sleepy Leafy South Birmingham, , England
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Quote:
Originally Posted by grimah1w
Postage from Pensacola FL to Reno NV for a cable and bits is about $9.00 US. Tough times down under if it hits the pension that hard...
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Check out the cost from US to mainland Europe Vinnie....
Cheers....
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Jun 29th, 2012, 12:44 am
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Thurgoona, NSW, Australia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkST
Check out the cost from US to mainland Europe Vinnie....
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Most of my OS purchases save me money even with freight costs, compared to buying from an Oz supplier...
Just on a side note or back on topic, I bought my bypass lead from the UK on ebay.. Cant remember offhand who, it was a few years ago but is well made and from memory about $30-$40 aud to my door.. If anyone wants I'll try and dig up the info..
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Cheers PC...
Thurgoona near Albury NSW Oz.
Yellow 02 ST4
DP Pipes/ Ultimap chip K&N..Sargent seat 'n' lotsa other stuff..............
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Jun 29th, 2012, 12:46 am
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Thurgoona, NSW, Australia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by grimah1w
Postage from Pensacola FL to Reno NV for a cable and bits is about $9.00 US. Tough times down under if it hits the pension that hard...
Cheers! |
I think your a few thousand miles out ol mate!!
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Cheers PC...
Thurgoona near Albury NSW Oz.
Yellow 02 ST4
DP Pipes/ Ultimap chip K&N..Sargent seat 'n' lotsa other stuff..............
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