How Best to Build out a Side Stand Light Circuit

[BurntKittyForge]

3) D#$%^& ...Third reply BUT, what about using the switch for the rear brake light , attached to frame where kickstand will contact it?

Those are durable, weather-resistant AND in the link (different bike for example purpose) That switch costs $12.54 NEW!
Just another thought...(Burned out from work/ typing fast,at the moment) wife actually home for change...

 

[Steve]

I think most all of the 1100E's have a side stand switch. I have that as well.

I know they started with the '82 model year and that my son's 650L does not have one. I just checked an '82 750 parts fiche and saw one, so basically, all the '82 and newer GSes had them if they were 750cc or larger.

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[Gorminrider]

3) D#$%^& ...Third reply BUT, what about using the switch for the rear brake light , attached to frame where kickstand will contact it?

Those are durable, weather-resistant AND in the link (different bike for example purpose) That switch costs $12.54 NEW!
Just another thought...(Burned out from work/ typing fast,at the moment) wife actually home for change...

I think this is a better idea than the micro switch which I don't find to be all that reliable...
an even simple idea is an strap of spring steel (insulated from frame) which makes contact to frame when the kickstand is deployed... and I might even not bother with a separate light. I'd maybe just use the oil-pressure lamp circuit (if the light doesn't go out, you won't take off until you remember what else you need to do!)

 

[cowboyup3371]

Thanks Gormin; actually I'm purchasing a couple of older side stand switches from other bikes and adapting it to mine. I also worked out a "lipstick" holder for the light today using a cover that Charmayne isn't using anymore. I'll post pictures once I have it assembled.