Topic: CB550 ignition switch relocation

[FunJimmy]

Will an early CB500 ignition switch bracket fit on a '77 CB550F?
Could someone post a picture of their switch and bracket so I can get an idea of how and where they fasten?

Anyone have an extra bracket they would be willinf to part with?

Thanks
Jimmy

[bryanj]

No it wont unless you weld it on and if you did the switch wont fit so if you fit an earlier switch the loom wont fit.

Anything else?

[FunJimmy]

Bryan

That's not the news I was hoping for.
Thanks for it though.

FJ

[bryanj]

Why do you want to move it? if the switch is duff parts are available

[FunJimmy]

Reconfigured the triple trees and the switch just stands out like a sore thumb.
Need to find a clean alternative to mounting on the top triple.

FJ

[cafe2be]

I am doing the same on my bike as well. I am actually using the orig location on the triple tree to mount the new mini tach and speedo. The ignition will go under the seat. Not sure where yet. I am also changing the wiring on the bike to use less wires and only a on/off ignition switch.

[bryanj]

If you take the loom, switch and bracket from a 500/550 72-76 (early 500 ones were a different loom) you should be able to transplant them but will end up with only 1 fuse and no starter safety circuit depending on year