Topic: 750 F3 clutch electrical connections

[Patrick]

I have been sorting out the wiring on my F3 project. So far it is promising as almost everything works. The hi-lo switch on the left handlebar controller, howver, is stuck and the headlight doesn't work. It worked once, until I forced the switch to the high beam and now I have no lights. I assume it is shorted. I have a very nice controller I could use, but it is from an earlier 750 and it doesn't have the two wires that run to the clutch. I want to use the starter on this bike, and I assume that it a safety feature to keep you from engaging the starter while in gear without depressing the clutch lever. So I assume those connections must be connected. Can I run the two wires from the wire harness together to bypass the controller to complete the connection? Or will that start a fire or explosion or catastrophic volcanic short or something? The engine is not in the bike so I can't just hook them up and find out what happens.

Thanks.

Patrick

[bryanj]

Just connect the wires and insulate the join, then remember to get the green light on before starting the engine

[scondon]

 The headlight switch is mechanically simple. Could be that you just dislodged some rust when forcing it that is now interfering with proper connection. I would try taking the switch off the bars and give the internals a good clean with WD-40 before opting for a permanent solution that leaves the clutch switch inoperable.

[Patrick]

So today I drenched the hi-lo switch with wd40, as you suggested, Sean. It moves freely again, but I'll need to let it dry out a bit before I try the lights. I'd rather keep the electrics stock on this bike, if only for sentimental reasons. I might sell it someday. I don't mind if the buyer can't figure out where the engine, seat, back fender and long forks came from, but I need it to be safe....

The brakes, with the dual piston calipers on the front, should be stunning.

Merry Christmas, y'all.

Patrick