Re-locating Ignition Switch?

pdxbret · 05-02-2009, 2:59 PM

Has anybody done this cleanly on an early Blade? Trying to clean up the front end too make room for a Monster headlight bracket.

radiobloke · 05-05-2009, 11:54 AM

easy...

its on a long lead/wire....

just move it under the seat...opposite side to the fuel tap!

then remove the ignition mount 'ring' and clean it all up.

peesh o pish!

pdxbret · 05-05-2009, 1:29 PM

Thanks RadioBloke! Not married to the wheel lock, but would I lose its functionality if I mount the ignition back there?

Was also thinking of replacing ignition switch with an RFID (Guard Dawg) unit which I believe would bypass the switch entirely. In that instance, could I get away with removing the lead/ wire entirely?

Likely that I will simply remount the unit as you suggest, as it sounds relatively simple and much less expensive.

radiobloke · 05-05-2009, 5:30 PM

took me 10mins...

yeah you'll loose the steering lock...but who cares...they're worth **** all anyway.

a theif would beat that in seconds

Sideshow bob · 05-05-2009, 5:36 PM

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Originally Posted by radiobloke

took me 10mins...

yeah you'll loose the steering lock...but who cares...they're worth **** all anyway.

a theif would beat that in seconds

..... my insurance Co insists i use a big padlock and chain on mine anyway

pdxbret · 05-05-2009, 5:55 PM

Awesome! Might you have any images to detail how/ where exactly you mounted the barrel? Would love to see clean work on the same bike. You do this to your '93 Blade?

Thanks again for the great answers. Really helps!

radiobloke · 05-06-2009, 7:57 AM

yep...did it on my 93

pput some mesh round it

also just seen another pic on another site that I'll grab for you

radiobloke · 05-06-2009, 7:58 AM

pdxbret · 05-06-2009, 1:37 PM

Love your '93! Looks very similar to my bike save the VFR swing arm and wheel. I used an '02 R6 subframe, bat box and plastic on mine.

Thank you for posting the images. Mesh is also a great idea to keep the area between top and bottom subframe tubes tidy.

Now I can get to work moving the switch and finishing the headlight project. Cheers!

Sideshow bob · 05-06-2009, 2:12 PM

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Originally Posted by radiobloke

OOOOOOA!....

how does that resivoir work?....

.... think it could solve a little locating problem i've got

radiobloke · 05-06-2009, 5:13 PM

bret....that pipe was on for MOT....i usually ran with a can on the downpipes

radiobloke · 05-06-2009, 5:16 PM

Bob...its basically using a pipe to act as the resevoir

some racers do it as they don't use the rear often....I used it twice in 5 years of racing!

the downside is that air permiates thru the plastic and can get into the fluid...so regular bleeding is required.

think you can get 'non permiable' plastic pipe...

looks ok....but i prefer a proper bespoke billet pot!

Sideshow bob · 05-06-2009, 5:26 PM

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Originally Posted by radiobloke

Bob...its basically using a pipe to act as the resevoir

some racers do it as they don't use the rear often....I used it twice in 5 years of racing!

the downside is that air permiates thru the plastic and can get into the fluid...so regular bleeding is required.

think you can get 'non permiable' plastic pipe...

looks ok....but i prefer a proper bespoke billet pot!

Thanks RB....
Seen syringes used in the past.... but wasn't sure how well the brake worked afterwards

.....

was just going to lower my pot right down... but it looked a bit cluttered an ugly.... that might be ideal

.....might have to give it the pipe a try

pdxbret · 05-06-2009, 5:40 PM

RadioB,

Thanks for sending that pic! Exactly what I need to do after I pass California visual inspection. My bike is currently registered in Oregon.

Will be cutting the can ASAP.

BTW, What forks/ front end is that? Did you document this build elsewhere? Thought I'd ask rather than continue the barrage of questions.

dick hurtz · 05-07-2009, 12:32 AM

hey, im just rying to bypass my ignition all together and install a togal switch, i got lights but no fuel pump, WTF am i doing wrong????

zero937 · 05-07-2009, 2:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

OOOOOOA!....

how does that resivoir work?....

.... think it could solve a little locating problem i've got

sideshow i did the same with my front resivor its a grat idea just some of those worm clamps and a peice of tube and you just replace its very good for saving space

pdxbret · 05-07-2009, 2:58 AM

Zero, Are you still using the tube or your front reservoir? If so, can you post an image or two?

This thread keeps getting better and better. Any chance someone has an answer for Dick Hurtz re: his faulty toggle?

dick hurtz · 05-07-2009, 4:16 AM

nice, that shorty is savage, i did almost the same thing but with a gp style pipe on the end and mounted my reservoir in a little nook i carved out in the battery box. i needed rear brakes for slow wheelies. i'm starting another thread about my ignition wiring but if anybody has any ideas lemme know.

kblake71 · 06-04-2009, 12:23 PM

radiobloke please get back to me, have a couple question about your 93 blade.
Thanks
kblake71@gmail.com

radiobloke · 06-04-2009, 6:00 PM

blake....just PM me...

kblake71 · 06-04-2009, 6:29 PM

Wow, u would think I would be able to pm you but i am a newbie to this site and forums, go figure, anyway, how do I pm u?

pdxbret · 06-04-2009, 6:36 PM

Tutorial: Click on user's name. Scroll drop down to "Send Private Message"

kblake71 · 06-04-2009, 6:46 PM

This is what I get when I click on a username
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pdxbret · 06-04-2009, 6:49 PM

KBLAKE, Very possible that it's a feature that is only available to subscribers. good luck.

Sideshow bob · 06-04-2009, 6:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pdxbret

KBLAKE, Very possible that it's a feature that is only available to subscribers. good luck.

You gotta be registered a couple of weeks before you can PM

kblake71 · 06-04-2009, 7:00 PM

Thanks Sideshow bob

Sideshow bob · 06-04-2009, 7:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kblake71

Thanks Sideshow bob

kblake71 · 06-05-2009, 11:26 AM

radiobloke
Do you have any info on that subframe and tail section u installed on the 900?
Looks real nice and was thinking of doing that to my 95.

929ADAM · 06-05-2009, 1:07 PM

kblake. you need to do some reading man. this stuff is out there.

to swap tailsections, often you'll have to modify or make a new subframe to fit the tail. take measurements off your mounting points use those for the base, then take measurements off the tail for where you'll need mounting brackets and figure those out.

ignition, you'll need to pull it down from the harness which would require a good amount of stripping the bike to get at all ya wires. find a place on the frame where there used to be a tab to mount fairings and have a little bracket for the ignition made!

DW :metal:

kblake71 · 06-05-2009, 3:02 PM

Thanks 929ADAM