ABSTRACT

MALON, AL-FATAH M. 2023. Side stand detector for manual

transmission motorcycle development and evaluation. BSEcE
Thesis. College of Engineering and Information Technology,
University of Southern Mindanao. Kabacan, North Cotabato.

Adviser: ENGR. GERALDO P. ULEP

The study was designed and developed from April 2023 to

May, 2023 at Poblacion Matalam North Cotabato

The general objective of this study is to design and develop a

side stand detector for motorcycle with manual transmission,

Specifically, the study aims to: (1) Develop a device that detects if

side stand of a motorcycle is lifted up or not, (2) Incorporate an alarm

feature to the device that will give warning when the user starts the

motorcycle engine while the side stand is not lifted up properly, (3)

Evaluate its functionality.

The device is developed using readily available and affordable

materials including a limit switch, buzzer, jumper wire, and LED. This

cost-effective and straightforward combination of components proves

to be highly effective in preventing accidents caused by riders

forgetting to retract the side stand while riding a motorcycle. By

utilizing the limit switch to detect the position of the side stand, the

device triggers the buzzer and LED to alert the rider, ensuring they

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are aware of the potential danger. The simplicity and practicality of

this device make it an ideal solution for enhancing motorcycle safety

while remaining easy to develop and implement

Keywords: side stand detector, motorcycle safety, manual

transmission, limit switch, buzzer, LED, accident prevention, rider

awareness
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In terms of definitions, the study conceptually defines the following terms:

Side stand: It refers to a component linked to the base of a motorbike's frame,

hinged in a way that allows it to be retracted, and provides support to the motorcycle when

there is no rider.

Motorcycle: It refers to a two-wheeled bike with no pedals and driven by a motor.

Manual transmission: It refers to a type of automobile gearbox that consists of a set

of interlocking gear wheels and a lever that allows the driver to manually adjust gears.

Starter: It refers to an automated mechanism used for starting a machine,

particularly the engine of a vehicle.

Alarm: It refers to an automated device designed to summon attention, rouse people

from sleep, or warn of potential dangers such as fire, smoke, intruders, or other hazards.

Results and Discussion

The development and evaluation of the motorcycle side stand detector yielded the

following results:

The limit switch accurately detected the position of the side stand, reliably indicating

whether it was lifted or not.

The alarm system, comprising a buzzer and LED, effectively provided a warning signal

when the side stand was not properly lifted before starting the motorcycle engine.

User feedback during the evaluation phase indicated that the device significantly

contributed to preventing accidents caused by forgetting to retract the side stand.

 The device's low-cost design and utilization of readily available materials make it

easily implementable and accessible to motorcycle riders.

The discussion of the results highlighted the importance of addressing the issue of

side stand negligence to enhance rider safety. The developed device offers a practical

solution that can be integrated into motorcycles to minimize the occurrence of accidents

caused by this common oversight. Furthermore, the results underscored the need for

awareness campaigns and educational initiatives to promote responsible riding practices and

the importance of side stand retraction.

Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations

Summary

In this study, a motorcycle side stand detector for manual transmission motorcycles

was designed and developed at poblacion matalam north cotabato on may 2023.

The device incorporated a limit switch to detect the position of the side stand, and an

alarm system comprising a buzzer and LED was implemented to provide a warning when the

motorcycle engine was started while the side stand was not properly lifted. The study aimed

to address the issue of accidents caused by riders forgetting to retract the side stand.

Conclusions

Based on the development and evaluation of the motorcycle side stand detector, the

following conclusions were drawn:

 The device successfully detected the position of the side stand, providing a reliable

indication of whether it was lifted or not.

The alarm system effectively alerted the rider when attempting to start the

motorcycle engine with the side stand not properly lifted, contributing to enhanced safety

and accident prevention.

The device's design and implementation were cost-effective and practical, utilizing

commonly available materials and components.

Recommendations

Future researchers should conduct more extensive performance testing of the

motorcycle side stand detector under various real-world conditions. This can include testing

the device on different motorcycle models, evaluating its performance in different weather

conditions, and assessing its durability and reliability over an extended period of use. This will

provide more comprehensive data on the device's effectiveness and help identify any

potential limitations or areas for improvement.