Working on a custom, it will not have keyed ignition/power. In the past when I've done this I just would grab whatever Autozone had that could take 15 amps or so. What have you guys used that works well? I need to be able to hide it somewhat, so nothing huge please. Also, is a 15 amp rating enough? Should I be looking more in the 20-25 range?
https://motogadget.com/shop/en/m-lock-rfid-zundschloss.html And I usually use a 30/40 SPDT relay and depending on the bike 15-30amp fuses. Most of them get 20amp mains.
God Motogadget is proud of their shit. It is a really nice system tho. Wouldn't I have to run a full M-unit system to use the M-lock?
Yeah, it works well. But you need to pretty much tap the fob to the receiver. But it works and it's clean.
The switches from AutoZone don't last that long, maybe a year. Eventually the switch breaks, or randomly loses power, or something. Id rather get something from SummitRacing. My new bike has the YEC harness which has a connector plug for main power. I like it, just as ez and almost no chance of failure.
I really like relays for main power, as it gives you a lot more flexibility in the actuator size, style, and location. A nice robust automotive relay and the switch of your choice, fuse and proper wire and you're set. Edit: Or something like this: http://www.600rr.net/vb/104-07-013-rr/205423-how-diy-keyless-rfid-your-write-up.html
I used this. No issues. IIRC, it was rated for 10-15a/115v. It's just a pushbutton with wires, couldn't cost more than a bottle of water and hides in plain sight. Check your local hardware stores.
I was actually looking at that over at Dennis Kirk. I think that may do the trick. That's small enough I can hide it and not have it clutter up the flow, and I do like having an actual key.
Find your local Radio Shack if still around, they have/had nice selection of automotive switches. I used one with toggle itself lighting up when power is on, it has nice low profile and is 30A rated.
Hey stang, I've got the YEC harness on my 2012 R6 and I'm looking for a switched power/ground source. Unfortunately, I don't have the wiring diagram. Where is the connector plug you mentioned? What does it look like and what color wires go into it? Can I splice into those wires to have a switched power and ground for hardwiring a lap timer? Sorry to hijack the thread. Thanks!
the large white connector im holding is the main power. the corresponding connector behind it plugs in and turns the bike on. this is where some add a switch. I wouldn't use that for switched power. the top black connector above is switched power. the two-wire one, not the 4-wire one w/ the loop. thats supplying power to my AMB hardwire transponder. so you could def use it for switched power for a lap timer. the wires are red/white and black. I think theres another one of these 2-wire switched power connectors under the seat on the left side of the bike. but I havent taken a voltmeter to that one to verify.
I have used these in the past. Billet housing but the wires are not that big. It worked fine on my GSXR 750. One switch was on/off other switch was starter. $35 (if you email them they will ship USPS flat rate for $6) https://www.highwaydirtbikes.com/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=SA-200
