New ignition...No more kill switch

[Sik-a-bn-po]

So I had to have my ignition replaced (a couple of times). The last time they replaced it with a different brand. (Can't think of it off hand) As a result, the kill switch (next to the starter button) doesn't work anymore.
I would think that all I would need to do is run the positive line from the key switch up to the kill switch and back... No?

Is it possible? Is it worth it?

Kind of a pain in the ass to have to reach across the body to turn the bike off when it's in gear. Know what I mean?

Thx

 

[bdmridgeback]

That is a good reminder to take it out of gear!!

 

[Sik-a-bn-po]

That helps with the whiplash but doesn't fix the kill switch!

 

[alhall88]

I'm not sure on the wiring on a 01 model, but I can't figure out how the hand controls have anything to do with the ignition unless they are not ran through some type of ehc. I run a crane ignition on mine and still have a kill switch. Sounds like one of the trigger wires didn't get hooked up if its a direct wire system.

 

[bdmridgeback]

2001 BDM's just had standard HD control switches. Easy wiring, same as a Harley, for the most part.