Wiring a kill switch on an H30

[aranhawaii]

When I replaced the throttle assembly on my H30 for a cable throttle setup, I noticed a kill wire that I had to disconnect in order to remove the old assembly.

Is this the wire I connect to when I hook up a handle-mounted kill switch?

This is the switch I'm buying: TOGGLE TYPE KILL SWITCH. USED ON GO-CARTS, ATV'S, ETC. 48"

 

[Docdc]

Simple answer, yes.

Doc

 

[Docdc]

You may want to look at this one. It's a momentary. It's easier to mount but you have to hold it till the engine dies.

Kill Switch with 48" Lead Wire

Doc

 

[aranhawaii]

You may want to look at this one. It's a momentary. It's easier to mount but you have to hold it till the engine dies.

Kill Switch with 48" Lead Wire

Doc

Any advantage to this one over the toggle type I was considering?

 

[minibikin']

I prefer the momentary on my kids bikes mounted next to the throttle. In a panic, it seems more convenient than trying to grab a toggle somewhere else. Keeps their hands on the grips!

 

[trinik7597]

I prefer the momentary on my kids bikes mounted next to the throttle. In a panic, it seems more convenient than trying to grab a toggle somewhere else. Keeps their hands on the grips!

not to mention you only have to run one wire because the the switch clamp is your ground :thumbsup:

 

[aranhawaii]

Simple answer, yes.

Doc

What's the not-so-simple answer? :biggrin:

 

[aranhawaii]

not to mention you only have to run one wire because the the switch clamp is your ground :thumbsup:

Oh. So I'd have to send two wires out from the toggle type?

 

[trinik7597]

one to the switch from your existing wire and one from switch to ground :thumbsup:

 

[aranhawaii]

one to the switch from your existing wire and one from switch to ground :thumbsup:

And the ground can go anywhere on the engine?

 

[Havasu Dave]

And the ground can go anywhere on the engine?

Anywhere on the bike. The engine is electrically connected to everything else.

I agree with the button being better. Easier to push when your throttle is stuck full open and you're headed towards a plate glass window of the local savings and loan institution.

 

[aranhawaii]

Anywhere on the bike. The engine is electrically connected to everything else.

I agree with the button being better. Easier to push when your throttle is stuck full open and you're headed towards a plate glass window of the local savings and loan institution.

:laugh::laugh::laugh: Alright I am convinced. Button is a go.

 

[buckeye]

I'm a switch guy. Just flip it and it's off.
If you don't hold the button long enough, the engine may not be completely dead and a soon as you let go of the button, vrrrrrooooommmmm, powers on snd glass is everywhere.
And I mount them on the handle bars right next to the throttle.
Just flip it with my thumb.

 

[Havasu Dave]

I'm a switch guy. Just flip it and it's off.
If you don't hold the button long enough, the engine may not be completely dead and a soon as you let go of the button, vrrrrrooooommmmm, powers on snd glass is everywhere.
And I mount them on the handle bars right next to the throttle.
Just flip it with my thumb.

True enough. It's about personal preference. My thought is that if I am really needing to grab the "oh shit button," chances are I'm already hanging on for dear life. :laugh:

 

[Docdc]

Doc

 

[aranhawaii]

HAH:laugh:

 

[aranhawaii]

The doohickey I mentioned. I guess when my kill button arrives, I just join the wires and I'm all set?