Time to replace starter switch assembly

[shadowmagic]

I read over the manual pages 299 to 316 but couldnt find specific instructions about removing the switch housing and replacing. I have the new one I ordered so I just need to install it. Figured I would check as usual to see if anyone has any advice or basic instructions. My plan is to just start removing stuff lol seems like it should work. As always, thank you all for your help.

[RonW]

An option is to remove the new start button from the new housing and transplant it in the old housing. This fast tracks the operation until you
have more hours or need more info to work on things. Disregard if your kill switch was faulty. Oh, replace the start button with it's nylon box.






Just release the start button from the four barbs on the stationary contact plate (black thingie).

[Jersey]

A Pencil eraser is great for polishing the copper!  Don't forget just a fine layer of dielectric to seal things from air and moisture.

Nice pictures!

Jersey

[6adan]

   If you are replacing the whole assembly it is just two screws in the switch housing, remove the headlight and unplug the old and reverse everything. I replaced the one on mine with one from a Interstate so the stock cables would work with higher risers and it worked great. 

[shadowmagic]

Ok I got sidetracked and have started now but it seems I need to remove the gas tank and loosen the throttle cables or they dont seem to come off? I tried to just get the assembly off but the throttle cables seem to hole it in place. Anybody know if I'm doing something wrong? or taking off the tank and losening the the trottle cables at the carburators is the way to go? any help greatly appreciated as usual, thank you.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Ok I got sidetracked and have started now but it seems I need to remove the gas tank and loosen the throttle cables or they dont seem to come off? I tried to just get the assembly off but the throttle cables seem to hole it in place. Anybody know if I'm doing something wrong? or taking off the tank and losening the the trottle cables at the carburators is the way to go? any help greatly appreciated as usual, thank you.

Loosen your handlebars and slide them to the left. This will give you room. Don't let then drop and hit the tank.

[hubcapsc]

Ok I got sidetracked and have started now but it seems I need to remove the gas tank and loosen the throttle cables or they dont seem to come off? I tried to just get the assembly off but the throttle cables seem to hole it in place. Anybody know if I'm doing something wrong? or taking off the tank and losening the the trottle cables at the carburators is the way to go? any help greatly appreciated as usual, thank you.

If I understand right, what you want is to loosen your handlebar riser clamp
and slide your bars to the left. You'll have plenty of slack in your throttle
cables then. Don't let your heavy handlebars drop down and hit your
gas tank when you loosen your riser clamps...

-Mike

[shadowmagic]

as always, you guys really come through. I never even thought of that.  Thank you guys for that. I was ready to do a lot of extra work! Thanks a million.