How to? Ignition Bypass CL450

[Muddy4DSM]

When I picked up my CL450 last week, the ignition tumbler fell apart and all the pins fell out along with the little springs. Now when I put the tumbler in with the key, it just turns over and over and don't know where the "on" position is. I don't have a battery in it right now, I'm just trying to kick start it but without knowing if the ignition is on makes it kinda hard. I know it could probably just be replaced with another key/ignition switch, but I'm thinking about just putting in a toggle type switch and eliminating the whole ignition lock. That's to be determined, but I want to get the thing started. Does anyone know which wires to connect within the ignition switch to complete the "on" circuit and help me get this thing running?

Thanks!

 

[DrJ]

Connect the red and black wires in the ignition plug. That's the on position.

 

[Flugtechnik]

If you don't have one, you can get a wiring diagram here.

http://www.oldmanhonda.com/MC/WiringDiagrams/MCwiring.php#class

 

[Muddy4DSM]

If you don't have one, you can get a wiring diagram here.

http://www.oldmanhonda.com/MC/WiringDiagrams/MCwiring.php#class

I found this one the other day and printed it off. It's much better detail than what came in my manuals. Red and black on the switch and the 2 brown ones tied together. Now all I gotta do is find a cool switch and a sneaky place to put it!

 

[Rocan]

i would never run only a toggle switch...

unless if it was a race bike.

A bike without the need for a key is like an enzo sitting on the corner of a bad neighborhood with the engine running and the door open.

 

[Muddy4DSM]

i would never run only a toggle switch...

unless if it was a race bike.

A bike without the need for a key is like an enzo sitting on the corner of a bad neighborhood with the engine running and the door open.

I'm flattered that you'd call my bike an Enzo, but I don't think it would be that big of a problem It's not the safest way of doing things, but if it's a well placed switch, no one would know where it is or even what it does. I see your point though, thanks for the suggestion.