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Zooks
It kind of defeats the purpose though when you still need to carry a key for the padlock (on the front disc) and a screwdriver to open the fuel tank??????
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Junkie
Originally posted by Zooks View PostIt kind of defeats the purpose though when you still need to carry a key for the padlock (on the front disc) and a screwdriver to open the fuel tank??????
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drhach
A couple of things to consider. Make sure your switch is waterproof. Or at least water resistant. The same goes for the pushbutton or whatever you intend to use. Waterproof switchest get kind of expensive when you start meiking them handle the load of a starter or ignition switch. You probably could use a micro switch wired to a realy. That way you could take advantage of the selection of really small switches that are out there and still power your bike.
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Junkie
Is the ignition not relay-based on the GS? Wow. I'd be very surprised if all of the power for the starter runs up to the handlebars and back, but I suppose it's possible.
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Originally posted by Junkie View PostIs the ignition not relay-based on the GS? Wow. I'd be very surprised if all of the power for the starter runs up to the handlebars and back, but I suppose it's possible.
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Ironriot
Lots of good and VERY suprising info here. Thanks erebody! I think I'm gonna attempt this soon. I'll let you all know how it works out
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tone
I removed the ignition switch & start button on one of my chops many years ago
I replaced the ignition switch with a micro switch that had a bolt head glued to it so that it looked just like any number of other bolts around the bike :-D the start button was the bell push from a bus complete with its "push once" surround in two years not one person sussed the hidden switch :-D
I also fitted a simple hidden barrel key cutout switch so i could completely isolate the real everyday ignition when parking up for long periods of time
Another idea is to fit a remote ignition which works off a key fob, they are on sale here in the uk, but the remote sensor & other parts can be bought cheaply from maplins if you have a bit of patience you could make one quite easilly
Maplins also sell a key pad that you could possably wire to your ignition which would give you an ignition which relies on you remembering the combination :-D
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