Left side control question

Hey guys. Just got my new handlebars in and am having some trouble with space for the left side controls.

First of all, I can't seem to fit the left lever where I need it. There is a 2 prong connection that goes directly into the left hand control unit. Here are some pics:








The left hand control unit is already to far over, farther away from the lever/grip than it should be.

Any suggestions?

Secondly, what exactly is it that plugs into the clutch lever? On the stock unit there was a plug-in that hooked up to 2 black wire connectors under the tank.

Anybody know what that is for? Here is a pic:




If it is not needed, is it possible just to cut that 2 prong connector off of my left hand lever to make more room for the left hand controls unit?

Any suggestions would help.

Thanks guys.

The connector is for you starter lockout. You have to squeeze the clutch to allow the starter to operate. It's a safety switch so if you start it in gear the bike won't take off.

Damn. That's what I thought it was looking at the wiring diagram. Just wanted to make sure. Well that sucks.

Now I have to figure out a way to hook that up and still be able to use the left hand control unit.

Thanks Flyndrive.

never mind

Hook the wires under the tank to a toggle switch,instant anti theft device

Flyndrive wrote: The connector is for you starter lockout. You have to squeeze the clutch to allow the starter to operate. It's a safety switch so if you start it in gear the bike won't take off.

Isn't it on the transmission?

That perch looks aftermarket.

Kidkawie is right. The Perch is Aftermarket and the angle of the switch is wrong. The switch needs contact, so the wires would be connected to operate the starter solenoid.

Yes. The levers/perch are aftermarket.

The switch is built into it. The angle of the switch is wrong.

Is it possible to run the connection under the tank to a toggle switch and just cut off the switch on the perch so I can put my levers right up against my controls unit?

So I would just be hooking up the 2 black wires from the clutch switch to a toggle switch instead? Or is there more to it than that?

Thanks guys.

You don't need a toggle switch. Depending on how it works, just connect the two wires or leave them disconnected.

Your switches and perch are backwards. From the end of the handlebar in it should go: grip, switches, perch.



Try and see if you can't swap them and end up with enough room for everything that way.

Later, Doug

Ha ha good call that's right they're backwards.