Bypass kickstand switch - Motorcycles

Sounds like the kickstand safety switch is not making contact. There is a plunger type switch that the kickstand pushes when it is in the up position. The switch makes contact allowing the ignition system to operate. The switch is bypassed when the bike is in neutral, allowing you to start the engine. However, if the kickstand switch is not engaged when the bike is taken out of neutral, it acts the same as the kill switch on your handlebar. Some of these switches have adjustments and that may be all that is necessary. In a pinch, you can short the switch out (taking the two leads that go to it and twist them together) bypassing the safety circuit.

Check kickstand interlock. If you have a switch at your kickstand, this is used to prevent driving with the kickstand down. You can bypass the switch by pulling off the connector and trying to start. Also try to put a shorting wire across the connector terminals. If the bike will go into gear, you have a bad interlock switch.

hi...put kickstand up 1st befor putting in gear....as this how bigger hondas work its a safety thing so u carnt ride off with side stand down...but cuts engine if kickstand still down & then wont start as you in gear.....even if kickstand up wont start in gear!!...hope this helps