Subject: Clutch microswitch Thu Oct 08, 2020 5:01 pm
Folks,
Please excuse my ignorance (again). I'd like to understand the function of the clutch micro-switch. And does it need to engaged all the way to perform its function properly? Reason I ask..........I changed my clutch fluid and was looking at the switch and how the "plunger" engages it. When the clutch lever is set at #1 (all the way out), it engages the switch all the way in when the lever is pulled completely. When it's set on #4, it engages it only about 1/2 way when the clutch lever is pulled all the way.
Many thanks, John
MalG Don Abbondio
Posts : 1017 Join date : 2015-02-27 Age : 78
Subject: Re: Clutch microswitch Thu Oct 08, 2020 9:30 pm
On the V7C, the clutch micro switch is there to prevent ignition if one forgets to pull the clutch in when starting. You guys don't have that bug/feature.
Bulldog9 GRiSO Capo
Posts : 498 Join date : 2016-05-15
Subject: Re: Clutch microswitch Thu Oct 08, 2020 9:55 pm
2 functions I know of. 1 is for start up and having to pull the clutch in to start, the other is to give a slight bump in RPM as you release the clutch to help prevent stalling. At least on my 1100 GRiSO and 1200Sport.
lcjohnny GRiSO Capo
Posts : 1470 Join date : 2016-01-25 Age : 69
Subject: Re: Clutch microswitch Thu Oct 08, 2020 10:28 pm
Bulldog9 wrote:
2 functions I know of. .............. the other is to give a slight bump in RPM as you release the clutch to help prevent stalling.
OMG really wtf like Guzzi riders can't avoid stalling without help from a 14 year old code writer in his darkened bedroom??
Bulldog9 GRiSO Capo
Posts : 498 Join date : 2016-05-15
Subject: Re: Clutch microswitch Fri Oct 09, 2020 1:24 am
lcjohnny wrote:
Bulldog9 wrote:
2 functions I know of. .............. the other is to give a slight bump in RPM as you release the clutch to help prevent stalling.
OMG really wtf like Guzzi riders can't avoid stalling without help from a 14 year old code writer in his darkened bedroom??
Pretty typical with all FI vehicles, nothing to do with Guzzi
JohnA GRiSO Capo
Posts : 765 Join date : 2015-01-13 Age : 67
Subject: Re: Clutch microswitch Fri Oct 09, 2020 11:41 am
Mal and BD9, Many thanks. That was helpful.
eeyore Grignapoco
Posts : 189 Join date : 2016-09-09
Subject: Re: Clutch microswitch Fri Oct 09, 2020 2:46 pm
Bike will start in gear with the clutch lever pulled and side stand down but kills engine if the clutch is then released with the stand still down.
JohnA GRiSO Capo
Posts : 765 Join date : 2015-01-13 Age : 67
Subject: Re: Clutch microswitch Fri Oct 09, 2020 7:32 pm
eeyore, thank you. Forgot about that stuff........ I was also wondering how much the switch needs to be engaged but I can figure that out on my own. Thanks again!
Patlikestolean GRiSO Capo
Posts : 70 Join date : 2017-12-07 Age : 55
Subject: Re: Clutch microswitch Sat Oct 10, 2020 9:11 pm
IIRC Guzzidiag will tell you if your clutch is engaged/ disengaged. You could hook it up and play with the lever to determine at what point the switch is triggered.
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