M8 Kill Switch...kill the switch?

sierraclimber

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• Dec 2, 2010

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Thinking of eliminating the handle bar kill switch or maybe trying to fab a spring into it so it pops back up. Any crafty solutions out there?

I always manage to kill the motor at the worst times! Mines a 2010 but I don't think the switch has changes much over the years.

 

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jdm1985

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If it was me i would just unhook it and put a tether switch on. i like the added security of it anyways. Cat makes a kit to put a tether on and still use the stock switch but you could probably just bypass the switch in the wiring and eliminate the problem.

 

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Get the switch covers for the kill switch and hand and thumb warmer switch from boondocker. They are like $20.

 

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Here you go, Use this.

http://shop.boondockers.com/index.p...id=228&zenid=a0076d65cb9f175e73737f1f27285b99

 

sierraclimber

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Thanks guys! resent:

Called Boondockers and they said the kill switch cover in their kit is more like an eyebrow over the switch and keeps you from accidentally hitting the switch.

Pretty cool idea, simple and cheap. I like :face-icon-small-hap

 

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Shelfrost

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Cat has them available now as well! Ask your dealer.

 

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FIREMAN1

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the boondockers work ok but buy a couple of sets - i have broke mine off a couple of times - they just glue on - never was paying attention when the came off so i lost them

 

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Guys don't buy anything! Just unscrew the torx screws on the housing and unplug the kill switch, the tiny plug is behind a white plastic cover. Just follow the wires to the plug. Then use the key or use a tether, they are like 25 bucks and are a plug in play install.

 

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HOTRODREDNECK

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FIREMAN1 said:

the boondockers work ok but buy a couple of sets - i have broke mine off a couple of times - they just glue on - never was paying attention when the came off so i lost them

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i've found if you heat the plastic around the switchs up with a heat gun or hair dryer before you put the glue on they stick way better and dont pop off as easy