Topic: Wiring question: Removing solenoid 550k 78' – where goes the rectifier cable?

[mknbklyn]

I've been searching around all the threads for removing the starter motor and solenoid from the bike to move over to kick start. I understand that electrical wise I no longer need the wires running to the starter motor (since it's gone) or the wire going to the switch on the bars (button does nothing now).

I'm referencing this 750 simplified diagram (attached). Also, I'm keeping my ignition switch.

My questions are:

1. Do I just run the battery straight to the 'Bat' in on the ignition switch and add a 30v fuse in-between?
2. Where would I then run the wire from the rectifier? Same place? I have a newer model combo regulator/rectifier.

Thanks for any advice in advance.
M

[Vinhead1957]

I think a fuse that size 30 Amp is to protect the starter! If you eliminate the starter, a much smaller value is needed.  30 Amp is too big even with a starter.  15 is fine

[bjbuchanan]

extend it and hook to battery post. Unless you wanna get unnecessarily fancy and put an isolated hot post to hook up like 60's cars used, i.e. corvair

It won't be a drain or anything if you think of it's placement b4 it wouldn't drain it either.