thanks , i think i understand, if the diode was faulty it wouldnt allow the bike to crank over? with my bike in neutral, side stand down , i do not get any volts at clutch switch, when i put the side stand up i get 4.76 volts at black n red wire on clutch switch, the when i pull in clutch lever, i get 4.76 volts at both sides of switch ;IE black n red and black, is this right , thanks for your help

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