How do I bypass the ignition so I can start without a key?

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nidyanazo

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• Jan 15, 2009

• #1

I don't have a key. I'm going to order a new ignition/key set from ebay, but the bike is ready to go as of tomorrow, and I can't wait!
Do you guys know what wires I need to connect to make it run?
Thanks!
Will post some videos when it's running!

 

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Jeandr

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• Jan 15, 2009

• #2

just put a toggle switch in place of the key switch or make a jumper wire with the proper connectors and put that in place of the key switch.

Jean

 

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nidyanazo

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• Jan 15, 2009

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Yes, thank you Jean.
What wires though? I see there are a few, should I have to split the key case open to see what wires make connections? I would just cut the wires right where they enter the case and connect them...
Which wires do I jump/or put the toggle?
Thanks!

 

ILLF8ED

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• Jan 15, 2009

• #4

hot wire

on '72 - '73 pull brown with blue stripe and white wires from the ignition switch and connect them. If your ignition warning light still works it should light up. Original coils had double spade connectors. One of these would make a good jumper for the two wire connectors.

David

 

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nidyanazo

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• Jan 16, 2009

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Hey, that's exactly what I needed to know!.....Got the red light to come on- So that's great! I'm getting the carbs and cleaned out gas tank back tomorrow, so I'll fire her up! Can't wait! Will keep you guys posted with how everything goes...