ignition relocation

Didn't want to start a new thread for this, but this was my project Thursday night. I already had the harness peeled open to remove some unwanted wires and install new gauges. I cut the wires to the proper length and used solder shrink ring terminals. Removed the right reflector behind the neck and ground the tabs smooth. Cut a 3/4" hole with a hole saw. Primed bare metal before installation. Soldered in a fuse holder to replace the crappy glass one. There's plenty of space in there for the switch. This is a cheap Emgo harley ignition switch. I hope I upload the pics right working from my phone.

 

how accessible is the fuse when installed? is 15 amp correct?
maybe a weather proof fuse holder?
I would like to see this with the tank installed ,
how is the reach around?

 

matti sez nothing

 

It's close but functional. Only need to turn it twice each ride. Keeping the stock seat so the passengers position should be the same.

 

When I laid it out I figured if this didn't hit anything I had room for a key in there.

 

i was baiting you sorry

 

I saw the hook...

 

Sickos. Very inappropriate and way cool.

Old thread, old picture.

 

This one is mine, cut a form fitting hole (after careful measurements)in the side cover so the skull looks like its on the outside of the cover, but is actually insulated from rain & moisture....FYI, Its mounted on the left side, just under the seat.....(the starter button & kill switch are in the eye sockets)

 

This is what it looks like with full bike......

 

nice setup

 

Bah, old thread, right, but now you've got me wondering if I should move mine - the flatish bars mean the clutch cable tangles with the top of the key - only a ninor irritation, but maybe??

 

My ignition on/off is a weather resistant toggle switch located just to the rear of the left side cover. I made and welded a simple bracket to the frame tube.
The start button is a red push button just like many modern cars have. The Start button is on my new 'dash' (left of digital gauge) in place of the original "Atari" gizmo-tron device. '82 750 Maxim.
Cheers, 50gary

 

One drawback of side-mounted ign switches is their tendency to lose the keys on a bumpy road. Vibration eventually kills the key-holding ability of a cheap switch.

 

For what it's worth I planned on trying to relocate my ignition this spring and install this instead. My plan is to bobber my bike so I want just a single speedo up top and the ignition somewhere on the side. I will try to remember to post pictures when I do it.

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read the reviews on the amazon page.