Riser for the ignition switch?

[CaptDL]

Anyone tried to bring the switch up to where it's accessible? Too hard to get to when it's dark or wearing bulky gloves.

 

[Lou Wambsganss]

I've had this thought. The wire harness that plugs into the bottom of the switch does not have much extra slack. If you wanted to make a mounting bracket and maybe mount it on the top two handlebar clamp holes, you would have to make a harness adapter to add a couple of inches. Certainly doable if you can find the male and female harness ends.

 

[wa5vhu]

Might have to modify the handle a bit to fit the NC. And a mirror on your dashboard protector or windscreen if you can't see the key slot...

 

[itlives]

I was thinking it would be nice to have one of the lighted key thing-a-ma-bobs so you could at least see down in there. Gloves do add a bit more confusion to key hole dance.

 

[Old Can Ride]

Having done some wiring on the back side of the ignition switch (installing running lights), I would highly recommend something along the line of WA5VHN recommendation. Not that it can not be done, but raising the switch would be a lot of work, and wasted riding time.

 

[Fuzzy]

I was thinking it would be nice to have one of the lighted key thing-a-ma-bobs so you could at least see down in there. Gloves do add a bit more confusion to key hole dance.

I bought a tiny key chain light for this.

 

[bamamate]

I've gotten into a routine. Put in key and turn to on. Put on left glove while fuel pump runs. Start bike and then put on right glove while the idle settles down.

 

[DCTFAN]

Might have to modify the handle a bit to fit the NC. And a mirror on your dashboard protector or windscreen if you can't see the key slot...

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It floats too!

 

[OneGun]

Wow, some of you guys must be retired, lol!