alsnyder2008 Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 I just bought a 1983 virago xv500 and there is a wire that goes to the clutch lever on the handle bars that is broken off. What is the purpose/function of this electrical connection? Its a single wire that goes into a hole right behind the clutch lever. The bike runs fine and I dont see any funtion that this could be impeding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neversaydie Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 I just bought a 1983 virago xv500 and there is a wire that goes to the clutch lever on the handle bars that is broken off. What is the purpose/function of this electrical connection? Its a single wire that goes into a hole right behind the clutch lever. The bike runs fine and I dont see any funtion that this could be impeding. I'm guessing here, but I can only think that its the clutch switch wire, connects with the sidestand to prevent starting with the sidestand down and clutch engaged. Should operate like this: Sidestand down/bike in gear/clutch engaged - bike wont start Sidestand down/bike in neutral/clutch engaged - bike should start Sidestand down/bike in gear/clutch disengaged - bike should start Sidestand up/bike in neutral/clutch engaged - bike should start Sidestand up/bike in gear/clutch disengaged - bike should start Check your sidestand for a switch presence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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