Post by tnmudder on Aug 11, 2006 22:31:00 GMT -5
How to make a Start-In-Gear switch on a Foreman
What you'll need:
Grounded Switch (3 prongs, accessory, ground, and power)
Wire stripper
About 20 foot of 12ga wire
Misc. crimp connectors
Quick connect splicers
In-line fuse holder
15 amp fuse
Liquid electrical tape
A switch mounting bracket (optional)
Zip ties
Look under your seat by the battery and you will find your starter solenoid. It has 2 wires coming off of it. A light green\red stripe wire and a yellow\red stripe one.
You will need to tee into the light green\red stripe wire and run that wire to a toggle switch located where you want it on your bike. (mine is on the plastic where the key is)
Next, run the other side of the toggle switch to a good ground. I ran mine under the seat. Clean a little spot on the frame and screw the wire to that spot for a good ground. Paint that spot when your finished.
Use wire connectors to make all these connections. Seal the connection at the solenoid.
What this does is bypass the neutral switch to complete the ground path for the starter and allows the bike to start in gear. When you press the starter button, it always sends power to the starter, but you have no ground path in gear because of the neutral switch. This switch just completes this path so that current flows and starts the bike.
This procedure is simple and requires little electrical knowledge. After your through, put your bike in gear and turn on your key, toggle the switch you put in and your neutral light will go off and on. When your neutral light is on the bike will start in gear.
I only use this feature when stuck in heavy mud or water, but it is a lifesaver.
What you'll need:
Grounded Switch (3 prongs, accessory, ground, and power)
Wire stripper
About 20 foot of 12ga wire
Misc. crimp connectors
Quick connect splicers
In-line fuse holder
15 amp fuse
Liquid electrical tape
A switch mounting bracket (optional)
Zip ties
Look under your seat by the battery and you will find your starter solenoid. It has 2 wires coming off of it. A light green\red stripe wire and a yellow\red stripe one.
You will need to tee into the light green\red stripe wire and run that wire to a toggle switch located where you want it on your bike. (mine is on the plastic where the key is)
Next, run the other side of the toggle switch to a good ground. I ran mine under the seat. Clean a little spot on the frame and screw the wire to that spot for a good ground. Paint that spot when your finished.
Use wire connectors to make all these connections. Seal the connection at the solenoid.
What this does is bypass the neutral switch to complete the ground path for the starter and allows the bike to start in gear. When you press the starter button, it always sends power to the starter, but you have no ground path in gear because of the neutral switch. This switch just completes this path so that current flows and starts the bike.
This procedure is simple and requires little electrical knowledge. After your through, put your bike in gear and turn on your key, toggle the switch you put in and your neutral light will go off and on. When your neutral light is on the bike will start in gear.
I only use this feature when stuck in heavy mud or water, but it is a lifesaver.