Topic: ignition relocation

[void909]

so i did a search on ignition relocation because my k4 has it on the bar and i was wondering if this is stock or did a previous owner put it there. is the ignition supposed to be under the left side of the tank? i would much prefer it there. any thoughts?

[Terry in Australia]

Yeah mate, left hand side under the tank near the steering head is where it should be.

[void909]

thanks terry. just went and had a look to see if i could put it back but i didn't see any brackets or anything on the frame to make me think is was cut off. do you know how it looked and attached originally? 

[mystic_1]

If we're talking 750's, there's a bracket that clamps onto the lower left backbone tube.

mystic_1

[steveko]

I think this is the part you are missing

[andy750]

And looks like this when installed....



cheers
Andy

[void909]

wow thanks a lot guys now if i can just find a replacement for the one im missing i guess ill check ebay.
ps this forum rocks!!!!

[KB02]

Okay, so the last post in this was over a year ago, but it has lead me to a couple of questions:

#1.) Would it be possible to relocate the switch on my K8 with the above part (I'm using a K2 tank)?
#2.) If the answer to #1 is yes, I would need to buy a new switch, right?
#3.) If the answer to #2 is yes, will an earlier switch plug into my K8 wiring harness?
#4.) If the answer to #4 is no, how different are the plugs?

The top triple tree I have put on will not allow the mounting of the switch in the stock location.

[Johnie]

wow thanks a lot guys now if i can just find a replacement for the one im missing i guess ill check ebay.
ps this forum rocks!!!!

I have bought 2 from eBay.  They are there.

[mystic_1]

Okay, so the last post in this was over a year ago, but it has lead me to a couple of questions:

#1.) Would it be possible to relocate the switch on my K8 with the above part (I'm using a K2 tank)?
#2.) If the answer to #1 is yes, I would need to buy a new switch, right?
#3.) If the answer to #2 is yes, will an earlier switch plug into my K8 wiring harness?
#4.) If the answer to #4 is no, how different are the plugs?

The top triple tree I have put on will not allow the mounting of the switch in the stock location.

1. Yes.
2. Yes, you'll need an early switch.  There are two types, round connector or square connector.  See below.
3. No, I don't think so, unless the square-type connector is the same as on your integrated ignition switch/fork lock unit, but I don't think so.
4. Not too different, the wires will be compatible but you'll have to wire the early-style connector to your harness.  Or just hard wire it and eliminate the connector altogether.


mystic_1

[Qingdao]

This is the first bike I have had with the key located here.

I don't know weither I like it or not...It looks cool, but (pardon the pun) it is a HOT place to have your keys!

[HondaMan]

I always move them back, behind the cam cover, in front of the carbs, like in the pix below (shows how to hook up the Hondaman Ignition's black wire, but shows the keyswitch on the Hondaman special #1 bike). This makes the bike harder to hot wire, and harder for the novice thief to locate the key. 

[Qingdao]

...This makes the bike harder to hot wire, and harder for the novice thief to locate the key. 

I am afraid the thief will come with a flatbed. lol