Side stand light not coming on

Carter · Jun 3, 2016

Since riding the ST again in the spring I noticed that when the side stand is down the light doesn't come on in the dashboard. It still stalls if put into gear so the safety part of it is still working. Could be just the light in the dash that is burned out, haven't dug that deep yet. I'm aware of the problem so it's not hard to remember to put it up.
Just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience.

Blrfl · Jun 3, 2016

There is no side stand indicator.

--Mark

paulcb · Jun 3, 2016

There's a side stand light on the ST1100. As Mark said, I guess the ST1300 doesn't have one.

cjames431 · Jun 3, 2016

The early warning puddle detection light wasn't available on all years and was problematic on bikes when it was offered so Honda discontinued.

Carter · Jun 3, 2016

Guess I was used to it on my other bikes and assumed it was out, thanks

st1300doug · Jun 3, 2016

HEY.....where is MY sidestand Light? Did I get ripped off on my '06? Mmmm........

MinnFallST · Jun 6, 2016

Mine is burnt out too. What type of bulb do I need?

Blrfl · Jun 6, 2016

Any GE three-way will do.

--Mark

Don B · Jun 6, 2016

My '86 Cavalcade had an icon on the instrument panel display that showed when the sidestand was down, but nothing to kill the motor if you didn't notice and shifted into 1st to get underway. I have to admit that caught me offguard a time or two, but fortunately it never resulted in a drop, even though I came close ,,,

SMSW · Jun 6, 2016

MinnFallST said:
Mine is burnt out too. What type of bulb do I need?

An LED will last longer and require less current.

Don B · Jun 7, 2016

I assume that you don't have an owner's manual. You can download one at no charge from the Honda website if I'm not mistaken. I did that several years ago just for convenience, as I already had two hard copies of the manual. Sorry, but I don't remember now where I got it.

ST Gui · Jun 7, 2016

Another excuse to install an LED! I like it. Maybe a flashing yellow LED with the stand down and ignition on. I guess it could be done so that it flashes with the stand down and engine running but that might be a little more work than I'd care to do.

Don B · Jun 7, 2016

ST Gui said:
Another excuse to install an LED! I like it. Maybe a flashing yellow LED with the stand down and ignition on. I guess it could be done so that it flashes with the stand down and engine running but that might be a little more work than I'd care to do.

Don't know that it would be very difficult to do. Hopefully, if the ignition is on the engine will be running. If not, the bike won't be going anywhere after a few minutes with the ignition (and headlights) on.

ST Gui · Jun 8, 2016

Don B said:
If not, the bike won't be going anywhere after a few minutes with the ignition (and headlights) on.

I was just noting doing it right instead of just good enough.

wjbertrand · Jun 8, 2016

Yeah, too bad they eliminated that. With the SS warning light on the ST1100, I was spared the embarrassment of stalling the engine in front of everyone. Now with the ST13 I've done it a few times. I imagine Honda saved a few pennies per bike eliminating the warning lamp.

MajorTom · Jun 12, 2016

I always know when the sidestand is down because the engine stops when I put it in gear.

If it didn't I can see a warning light would be useful.

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