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Posted: March 23, 2009 at 2:14 AM / IP Logged

Hi All, new in town......

Here is a pic of my ignition wiring. I am wanting to loose the ignition and go to a rocker switch. I have a three connection rocker right now and it seems to be working fine but there are 4 wires going to the switch, one of which I left off so, I want to do this right.

I am not sure what I am even looking at here but it looks like the ignition connects two sets of wires. Do I need a 4 terminal double throw switch? Any help would be appreciated.

rfhelp

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Posted: March 23, 2009 at 2:21 AM / IP Logged

ooops, what? no editing on this forum?

here is the pic toggle for ignition -- posted image.

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Posted: March 23, 2009 at 5:59 AM / IP Logged

What is the current rating of the switch? Do you ever intend of using the Park position?

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rfhelp

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Posted: March 23, 2009 at 11:49 AM / IP Logged

ok thanks,

Park position will not be used

rfhelp

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Posted: March 23, 2009 at 11:57 AM / IP Logged

i am an idiot wrote:

What is the current rating of the switch? Do you ever intend of using the Park position?

You will get an edit button when your status changes from rookie to standard. That will happen after 50 posts.

Oh yeh, I believe it is a 20amp rocker. the main power fuse is 15amps on the bike

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Posted: March 24, 2009 at 6:46 PM / IP Logged

If the switch is a Double Pole Double Throw switch, with an On-Off-On format, you can easily do what you need to do, including the park function. If it is a Double Pole Single Throw switch, you can use it, but the park function will not be capable. If it is a Single Pole switch, you will have to use a relay in conjunction with the switch to get what you need.

What kind of switch do you have?

rfhelp

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Posted: March 24, 2009 at 9:53 PM / IP Logged

NOt sure what the switch is. I will be going out and buying another one. I got this one from an automotive custom shop. All I know is its 20a two position rocker (off/on) three terminals on the back.

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Posted: March 25, 2009 at 5:48 AM / IP Logged

That sounds like it is an illuminated Single Pole Single Throw switch. If you want, you can use it along with a relay.

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