bmxndad Posted January 12, 2013 Share #1 Posted January 12, 2013 My ignition switch is bad. Must be the second time because I have two keys, never knew I was only supposed to have one. I have seen much talk about adding a relay to take stress off the switch. I would like to put in the relay when I redo the switch. I am fairly handy, but the elecrical side of things is one of my glaring weaknesses. Is there a step by step post that shows how to do this? Any suggestions on where to get the switch? What type of relay to use? Can the switch be cleaned up and keep on using? Thanks, Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdy7 Posted January 12, 2013 Share #2 Posted January 12, 2013 There is some great info in the Tech section under computers, electrical, etc. Pictures, good write up, emergency bypass, etc. If yours has already been changed out once, you won't have much trouble changing it out again. A big part of the change out was removing the headless? screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmxndad Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted January 12, 2013 I have found many good articles. I guess I have been spoiled by this site, and would like to find a good all in one tech article to walk me through. When someone says something like simply tie the hot wire over to the 50 amp side of the fuse, I am like..............What??? Huh?? Like I say, not to sharp with electrical stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted January 12, 2013 Share #4 Posted January 12, 2013 http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=512 You may have already seen this tech article, but maybe you have not.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted January 12, 2013 Share #5 Posted January 12, 2013 OK to carry you one step further, those 2 new red wires, instead of going to a different switch, you want those wires to go to the contacts of your starter relay. On the now unused starter switch connector wires, you want to apply 12 volts switched to one of the contacts and the other wire goes to the coil of the relay. Apply a ground to the other relay coil connector and you are good to go. That way you can continue to use your ignition switch normally providing your ignition switch is still good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted January 12, 2013 Share #6 Posted January 12, 2013 I'm going to put a relay sytem on my "new to me" 09 soon and will try to do a complete write up with "pics". Probably with in a couple of days. Stay tuned. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthandy Posted January 13, 2013 Share #7 Posted January 13, 2013 Try this link. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=68952 There is a .pdf file called "Relays 101.pdf" that will tell you everything you need to know about how they work and where they should be installed. I used this file last year when my switch burned out to make sure it didn't happen again. There is even a thread in here somewhere that showed how the switch could actually be repaired (depending on the level of damage). I installed an extra fuse box and ran wires directly to the relays from there. I also installed an emergency ignition switch bypass, just in case the switch fix didn't hold - no problems so far though. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted January 15, 2013 Share #8 Posted January 15, 2013 Today I wrote up up a "how to" to do the ignition switch bypss. I see now it's been moved to the read only section of 2nd gen tech library. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=75398 Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmxndad Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted January 15, 2013 Thank you very much. I am going to do this on the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes0778 Posted January 16, 2013 Share #10 Posted January 16, 2013 If you are gonna put a relay on the main power wires, I would strongly suggest that you put a relay on the headlight and another relay for the passing lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted January 16, 2013 Share #11 Posted January 16, 2013 If you are gonna put a relay on the main power wires, I would strongly suggest that you put a relay on the headlight and another relay for the passing lights. Did both before I did the switch bypass. I have a switch box mounted on top of the clutch resevoir that I use to turn on low beam, driving lights or a pair of day runner lights. So those lights are always off prior to starting the bike. High beam and running lights are unaffected doing this too. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmxndad Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted January 20, 2013 I installed my new ignition and added the relay today. It was pretty darn easy with the excellent instructions I had to follow. Larry, thanks a lot for making it something I could do myself. Not to mention all the other people it is bound to help. Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted June 17, 2014 Share #13 Posted June 17, 2014 I know this is an "old" thread. But I have a plug and ply unit for sale in 2nd Gen parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyRider Posted June 17, 2014 Share #14 Posted June 17, 2014 When my key turned there was no problem starting the bike however it only turned every 20 tries. This is a tumbler issue not a relay requiring issue correct? 115000 miles on the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted June 18, 2014 Share #15 Posted June 18, 2014 I would say yes. If you have to wiggle and jiggle the key to make contact it could be the tumblers just simple are not moving things. but I guess the other school of thought is it has to be moved around to clear out the corroded bits to make contact. If key turn free and in acc position works......me thinks the switch could be cooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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