I got an idea. I am tired of bending down with the keys everytime I start the bike. What if I relocate the ignition switch to the handlebar? Any specialities I should know? Or just some wireing and a little bit of craftwork?

Kropatchek wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:


I definitely will do that. Then I will check back.

Another thing I am thinking of is putting a choke lever on the handlebar connected to the choke knob. Mine is well worn and is jumping back when I pull it out so it is easilly moving. Maybe I will use one cable from another bike. Any ideas?

How many wires are going into the switch? I can't remember... Maybe 3?

rather than bending over, try sitting on machine first and reach down behind leg to insert key

i wouldn't mess with the kill switch. when me and the bike part company when riding i like the ability to shut it down. you may never have to use it, until that one time that you need it.

that and it makes a good device to make a backfire. nothing like poping one near a bus stop and watch people scatter  

on my last thumper that i rode for over 20 years the key located on the bars were a pain. many times while uder heavy acceleration, if moved the bars  it turned the key off. now that really sucked.