03HiYoSilver
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I know the ignition switch can go without warning and wondered if anyone had Pictures and Details(what's needed) on how to Temporarily Bypass the Switch until it can be fixed in an emergency situation.
DCarver's Bad Switch Story https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?s...ignition+switch
I think I read one needs 12 gauge wire and a couple of wire nuts. This is something I want to put under my seat...just in case.
After the bypass do you have to push start to get the bike going?
Thank you in advance for any knowledge you may share with me.
So the following is the Synopsis(With everyone's Input) of what is needed should an Ignition Switch bails on you:
1-Take the RED & BROWN wire to the Ignition Switch and Splice them together via Wirenuts or something
2- Then you can use the Key in the Ignition to Start the FJR
3- Turn the On/Off Toggle Switch to OFF when you Need to Turn Off Power (Or you may drain the battery), If NO Toggle Switch is used, Then DISCONNECT the Jumpered Wires.
So what you would need for your Emergency Kit is the following:
1- Knife or Wire Cutters to Strip the end of the Wires
2- 1-2 Wirenuts to temporarily attach the RED & BROWN (12guage) wires
3- Tape and Perhaps some extra lengths of 12 guage wires if needed
DCarver Footnotes: My only additonal comment would be to carry a small switch capable of 10 amps or so prewired up to some leads. Tywrap the switch to the handlebar as it gets really old doing the wire nut routine when on a ride. Oh, and all the interlocks still worked when my failure occurred e.g. kickstand must be up if in gear, kill switch set to ON, etc
DCarver's Bad Switch Story https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?s...ignition+switch
I think I read one needs 12 gauge wire and a couple of wire nuts. This is something I want to put under my seat...just in case.
After the bypass do you have to push start to get the bike going?
Thank you in advance for any knowledge you may share with me.
So the following is the Synopsis(With everyone's Input) of what is needed should an Ignition Switch bails on you:
1-Take the RED & BROWN wire to the Ignition Switch and Splice them together via Wirenuts or something
2- Then you can use the Key in the Ignition to Start the FJR
3- Turn the On/Off Toggle Switch to OFF when you Need to Turn Off Power (Or you may drain the battery), If NO Toggle Switch is used, Then DISCONNECT the Jumpered Wires.
So what you would need for your Emergency Kit is the following:
1- Knife or Wire Cutters to Strip the end of the Wires
2- 1-2 Wirenuts to temporarily attach the RED & BROWN (12guage) wires
3- Tape and Perhaps some extra lengths of 12 guage wires if needed
DCarver Footnotes: My only additonal comment would be to carry a small switch capable of 10 amps or so prewired up to some leads. Tywrap the switch to the handlebar as it gets really old doing the wire nut routine when on a ride. Oh, and all the interlocks still worked when my failure occurred e.g. kickstand must be up if in gear, kill switch set to ON, etc
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