CB500 new starter switch installation

[fozzy_gump]

I started work on my first project and the electrical is a little over my head so far. The bike as of now doesn't have a starter switch on it and I need to wire a new one in.

Here's the universal starter

Any help with the wiring process?




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[Sonreir]

Just a clarification... that's an ignition switch. Starter switch (or button) usually refers to the button that spins the starter motor.

Before we begin, question: Do you want the switch to control the starter motor (like a car's ignition switch) or just an on/off for the bike?

 

[fozzy_gump]

I was jumping between the two. Thanks for the clarification. Just an on off.


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[Sonreir]

OK.

Thick red wire onto the BAT terminal and then the black, brown, and brown/white wires all go onto the IGN terminals.

That switch has the provision for a parking light by using the ACC terminal, but it will require a relay to get it working like the stock switch, so I recommend you skip the parking light feature.

 

[fozzy_gump]

Thanks! I'll get it hooked up. Also another stupid question, but the headlight is off currently. Do all components need to be attached for the system to work properly?


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[Sonreir]

Not strictly, but it can sometimes be a good idea depending on what's been disconnected. The problem with hooking up power with disconnected components isn't that things won't work, but rather than you'll cause a short circuit if any wires touch bare metal.

 

[fozzy_gump]

I'll keep it in mind. Thanks again for the help.


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