For a while I was trying to think of the best way to mount the ignition switch on my 750 after taking the stock airbox off, but was never happy with my options. I wanted it up front and center and to more or less match the shape of the speedo and tach. What I decided to do was use the hole left by the fork lock that I never had or intended to use. I purchased a 1/2" chrome nut and bolt to mount my switch, but it's not large enough to fit in the hole without a lot of slop that might eventually fatigue the metal or cause the whole thing to shift around, so I made a bushing that solves this problem.
Then I made a housing for the switch using 2" aluminum bar stock and checked the fit.
I took a sheet of aluminum and shaped an ear that I ground to size and TIG welded to the housing.
My neighbor has a CNC machine in his garage, which would have been awesome, but I didn't want to bother him with that. I'm still happy with the location and the way it looks. Just a thought for those of you that are looking for another option besides under the seat.
Then I made a housing for the switch using 2" aluminum bar stock and checked the fit.
I took a sheet of aluminum and shaped an ear that I ground to size and TIG welded to the housing.
My neighbor has a CNC machine in his garage, which would have been awesome, but I didn't want to bother him with that. I'm still happy with the location and the way it looks. Just a thought for those of you that are looking for another option besides under the seat.