Comp Release hook-up: Tell me this idea is stupid and why

[chacha]

Hey you looked, Thanks!

OK, putting the bike back together after paint and have chaffed the EHC and gone with an after-market harness. I'm trying to save a line and a switch (I like clean).

Is there any reason I can't tie the compression releases to the Start circuit?

I figure they just need power to open and then once running they close and the power is off the circuit anyway.

Tell me if this is a dumb idea.

Thanks :up:

 

[MARV]

hey,

in the instruction sheet section on S&S site look at the comp release sheet. last page they have a wiring diagram. its what i'm looking to do but leave my EHC.

budget wiring :up:


http://www.sscycle.com/modules/instruction/uploads/51-1115.pdf

 

[Moespeeds]

That's what I did Chacha, in fact I just ran those wires about an hour ago. I ditched my start button and starter relay, I'm going with a plunger right on the starter, so I wired mine right into the hot post on the starter. As long as the plunger is depressed, my comp releases are open.

 

[Night Train]

Marv is correct, this is exactly how S&S wires them.

Marv, I have not forgot about you. I have ordered some switches and am waiting for them to get here. I'll get you the bypass soon.

 

[john sachs]

That's what I did Chacha, in fact I just ran those wires about an hour ago. I ditched my start button and starter relay, I'm going with a plunger right on the starter, so I wired mine right into the hot post on the starter. As long as the plunger is depressed, my comp releases are open.

Moe,
Check that you DON'T have power going to the compression release green wire at all times. Usually the starter + post is hot all the time.
John

 

[Little-Boo]

Great idea Chacha, I think I will go that route myself if I can figure out the exact wire to hook them up to. I am now using the Wire Plus set up.

Thanks for sharing

Carlos :2thumbs:

 

[DRBarnhart]

... I can figure out the exact wire to hook them up to.

The wire that goes from the solenoid to the starter should work since it only has power while the starter is engaged.

Dennis

 

[chacha]

Thanks for the scoop guys...I needed a sanity check on the idea.

(Ya Marv, I know, I'm an idiot for not checking with the S&S mothership first. Thanks for the link!)

 

[Little-Boo]

The wire that goes from the solenoid to the starter should work since it only has power while the starter is engaged.

Dennis

Thanks I am going for it

Carlos :2thumbs: