Kill switch not working

[zogthegreat]

Hi everyone!

I installed a new kill switch on my rebuilt motor, (it didn't have one before the rebuild), and it doesn't seem to be working. The wire to the coil is properly connected and the second wire is properly grounded to clean metal on the case.

Can anyone tell me where I'm messing up?

Thanks

zog

 

[mckutzy]

Just use the low oil sensor relay. Connect that inline to ground with a momentary push button switch... Good to go...

 

[zogthegreat]

Err, I removed the low oil sensor during the rebuild.

 

[Nosandwich]

Your kill switch is not correctly wired to the coil.

 

[TT540]

So the yellow wire to the oil sensor. I just send that to ground and that's a remote shut off?

I was going to move the engine on off switch to the steering column area and make it a toggle. Sending two wires and keeping the "ground" off of the chassis.

 

[zogthegreat]

I was about to reply that I had checked the wire from the coil and then I thought about it. I went outside and pulled the wire from the coil and checked the spade clip. It seems that the manufacturer didn't connect the wire to the spade, they just crimped the wire plastic to it with no exposed wire lead touching the spade!

I did a quick and dirty hookup test and the switch worked properly. I'm going to solder and shrink wrap everything.

Thanks guys!

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

NoSandwich for you!

 

[TT540]

That is pretty sad.

I had a similar issue regarding a coil, but this was metal on metal. At least I thought. I tried to solder a wire into a male spade, but the spade was zinc coated. The solder even though it flowed well did not adhear. It was a gap, but would work and not work at the strangest times. this was the trigger for the coil. I spent about 8 hours across several days tracking that one down.

 

[zogthegreat]

NoSandwich for you!

Sandwich Nazi!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOpfsGrNvnk

 

[mckutzy]

So the yellow wire to the oil sensor. I just send that to ground and that's a remote shut off?

I was going to move the engine on off switch to the steering column area and make it a toggle. Sending two wires and keeping the "ground" off of the chassis.

Yup...
The little gold box that the internal float switch is connected to, is the grounding relay... Very simple and effective...

 

[Nosandwich]

I think your coil is wired incorrectly.

 

[bob58o]

I've ran kill switches a few different ways.

First time I used a quick splice connector.
I crimped it onto the wire after the ON/OFF switch, before the ring terminal that gets bolted behind the fan shroud. The other wire I ran to a two prong toggle switch. The 2nd lead I ran all the way back to where that ring terminal was bolted, but could have used any metal (like the frame). Or could have used a one prong switch that grounds with mounting.

The next time I used the wire from the gold relay box thing. Disconnect the Low Oil Sensor and use the wire from the box, not the one coming from the block. I put a butt connector on a wire and ran it to a one prong momentary push button switch. This grounds to the frame (handlebars). Could have used a two prong switch and ran a wire to a ground of my liking.

Both leave you with two kill switches. One in the original location. And a remote one you put where you want.

I have heard people say they heard of people who were using momentary push button switches who say the engine started back up if the button wasn't held down long enough. I have yet to experience this.

 

[TT540]

Do people delete the low oil sensor because the oil splashes around and can cut off the engine at random times while driving? I was planning on leaving mine in just as insurance.

Oh, and I am going to work this into mine. have a hand full laying around.

 

[mckutzy]

Yes, the oil switch turn off the engine going hard right turns I think... But ya its just a small plug, and no need to open the engine..

Equally speaking, doing regular check before you do a ride....Like check the oil, check the clutch(or tc if need be)... then carry on...

Never Had I problem with a momentary push button switch.... a ~1second depression kills it enough that the motor doesnt have enough momentum to carry on another spark to fire...

A toggle switch guard is kinda unnecessary but it kinda looks cool...

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

I put a toggle switch on the steering wheel. In case of emergency it's easy to flip.

When using the little gold box with a momentary switch, once the button is pressed it's game over. Engine off.

Have had my throttle stick WOT a few times and with the momentary your dead on the track. Gotta get out and unstick the throttle and restart the engine.

With the toggle, if that happens I can cut power and turn back on at will and limp back to the garage under power.

 

[mckutzy]

Yes there is advantages to the systems involved and on what vehicle.... Proper training of course is always prime.