ignition relocation

speedbyu · 05-19-2008, 06:52 PM

Probably should have done a search but oh well. Anyway, has anybody relocated the ignition on their 1500? Even if it is moved to the right side in the same spot would be great. I got in the habit with my sport bike of always shutting the bike off in gear (had it roll off the side stand twice) and I hate using the kill switch to shut the bike off. Then I have to remember to shut the key off. I figured if I could move it at least to the right side, I could hold the clutch in and shut the bike off. Yes I could shut it off in neutral, and then put it in gear, but it is not always easy to get them into first after it is shut off.

Anybody have an answer to this?
Bill

Yellow Jacket · 05-19-2008, 08:30 PM

Here's a possibility: http://www.gadgetjq.com/Ignition_Switch_Relo.htm

speedbyu · 05-20-2008, 12:26 PM

Somebody on the Delphi forums showed me this and also mounting it on the speedo housing like a Harley. Will have to research them both and see which will be easier. I like the idea of it on the side of the bike, but I want to put it on the right side somewhere. That way I can shut it off with my right hand and still have the clutch pulled in.

thanks for your help,
Bill :)

audiogooroo · 05-20-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by speedbyu

Somebody on the Delphi forums showed me this and also mounting it on the speedo housing like a Harley. Will have to research them both and see which will be easier. I like the idea of it on the side of the bike, but I want to put it on the right side somewhere. That way I can shut it off with my right hand and still have the clutch pulled in.

thanks for your help,
Bill :)

Or just use the kill switch.

Scoot · 05-20-2008, 03:55 PM

9 times out of 10 when I shut mine down I have the side stand down and let off clutch it will shut down in any gear you want it in, if not replace the side stand kill switch.

I have this switch

Never have had that problem with my bike rolling off side stand, but have forgot to shut ignition switch off a couple times and it will make you remember how much trouble it is to jump off, that being just one of the reasons I went with Judge washers

05-20-2008, 06:19 PM

HD Tanktop Ignition

audiogooroo · 05-20-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by machodc

HD Tanktop Ignition

That's what I have. Love it!

speedbyu · 05-20-2008, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by audiogooroo

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedbyu

Somebody on the Delphi forums showed me this and also mounting it on the speedo housing like a Harley. Will have to research them both and see which will be easier. I like the idea of it on the side of the bike, but I want to put it on the right side somewhere. That way I can shut it off with my right hand and still have the clutch pulled in.

thanks for your help,
Bill :)

Or just use the kill switch.

You didn't read my original post did you?

"and I hate using the kill switch to shut the bike off. Then I have to remember to shut the key off."

audiogooroo · 05-20-2008, 07:34 PM

Oops! My bad.
That's what I get for trying to speed read while multi-tasking. :-/

misunderstood · 05-21-2008, 01:54 AM

I have one similar to this, but don't recommend as it killed getting into the side cover where I wanted to put a fuse block. I like the options you guys have listed.

Oops forgot the link

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/acc.../photo_03.html

racinchef · 05-21-2008, 03:45 AM

Don't want to sound too stupid, but did you ever think of just switching the clutch over to the right side instead? Easy enough to retrain your body. My BSA had the shift on the right and the brake on the left and I'm only moderately messed up in the head

speedbyu · 05-21-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by racinchef

Don't want to sound too stupid, but did you ever think of just switching the clutch over to the right side instead? Easy enough to retrain your body. My BSA had the shift on the right and the brake on the left and I'm only moderately messed up in the head

Sorry American not british

;)

Scoot · 05-22-2008, 08:58 AM

If it's that hard to remember to turn key off, maybe get a elastic lanyard and hook to key and some part of your body that way you can't just walk away from bike unless you unhook from key.

And that reminds you to turn switch off

05-23-2008, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by audiogooroo

Quote:

Originally Posted by machodc

HD Tanktop Ignition

That's what I have. Love it!

Me too... it's probably my favorite mod! I have a bad habit though of hardly ever using the key! :)

05-23-2008, 11:11 PM

The tank-top key mod won't work with the newer electronic speedo Nomads. If you've got a regular speedometer cable going to the right side of the front wheel it will work. Otherwise not.

Look at the photo of Nico with his nomad. See the two black lines going to the front wheel? One is a brake hose & the other is the speedometer cable.

05-19-2008, 06:52 PM	#1
speedbyu Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cantrall, Illinois Posts: 449	ignition relocation Probably should have done a search but oh well. Anyway, has anybody relocated the ignition on their 1500? Even if it is moved to the right side in the same spot would be great. I got in the habit with my sport bike of always shutting the bike off in gear (had it roll off the side stand twice) and I hate using the kill switch to shut the bike off. Then I have to remember to shut the key off. I figured if I could move it at least to the right side, I could hold the clutch in and shut the bike off. Yes I could shut it off in neutral, and then put it in gear, but it is not always easy to get them into first after it is shut off. Anybody have an answer to this? Bill Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-19-2008, 08:30 PM	#2
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	ignition relocation Here's a possibility: http://www.gadgetjq.com/Ignition_Switch_Relo.htm __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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05-20-2008, 12:26 PM	#3
speedbyu Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cantrall, Illinois Posts: 449	ignition relocation Somebody on the Delphi forums showed me this and also mounting it on the speedo housing like a Harley. Will have to research them both and see which will be easier. I like the idea of it on the side of the bike, but I want to put it on the right side somewhere. That way I can shut it off with my right hand and still have the clutch pulled in. thanks for your help, Bill :)
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05-20-2008, 03:55 PM	#5
Scoot Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 878	ignition relocation 9 times out of 10 when I shut mine down I have the side stand down and let off clutch it will shut down in any gear you want it in, if not replace the side stand kill switch. I have this switch Never have had that problem with my bike rolling off side stand, but have forgot to shut ignition switch off a couple times and it will make you remember how much trouble it is to jump off, that being just one of the reasons I went with Judge washers __________________ 2002 1500 VBA #00077 _____________________ 2013 Ultra Classic (Pearl White) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-20-2008, 06:19 PM	#6
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05-20-2008, 07:34 PM	#9
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	ignition relocation Oops! My bad. That's what I get for trying to speed read while multi-tasking. :-/ __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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05-21-2008, 01:54 AM	#10
misunderstood Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,845	ignition relocation I have one similar to this, but don't recommend as it killed getting into the side cover where I wanted to put a fuse block. I like the options you guys have listed. Oops forgot the link http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/acc.../photo_03.html
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05-21-2008, 03:45 AM	#11
racinchef Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 701	ignition relocation Don't want to sound too stupid, but did you ever think of just switching the clutch over to the right side instead? Easy enough to retrain your body. My BSA had the shift on the right and the brake on the left and I'm only moderately messed up in the head
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05-22-2008, 08:58 AM	#13
Scoot Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 878	ignition relocation If it's that hard to remember to turn key off, maybe get a elastic lanyard and hook to key and some part of your body that way you can't just walk away from bike unless you unhook from key. And that reminds you to turn switch off __________________ 2002 1500 VBA #00077 _____________________ 2013 Ultra Classic (Pearl White)
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05-23-2008, 11:11 PM	#15
Guest Posts: n/a	ignition relocation The tank-top key mod won't work with the newer electronic speedo Nomads. If you've got a regular speedometer cable going to the right side of the front wheel it will work. Otherwise not. Look at the photo of Nico with his nomad. See the two black lines going to the front wheel? One is a brake hose & the other is the speedometer cable.
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