Kill switch functionality, normally open or closed?

Discussion in 'Common Items on Husqvarnas: Tires/tubes/grips/etc' started by Jornum1, Mar 6, 2012.

  1. Jornum1 Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    North Haledon, NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Buell 1125r
    I probably know the answer to my question, but I want to confirm.

    My 06 te450 was converted to enduro and was completely stripped down. It did not come with a stock start/kill switch. It was kick only and only had a momentary kill switch.

    I bought a aftermarket kill/start switch and am trying to wire it up.

    It looks like the 12v coming in orange/white runs to both the kill toggle and the momentary start, correct?
    The kill switch is normally open, and when you close the circuit it kills the ignition, correct?

    I just want to confirm I have this right before I button everything up nice and neat.

    The switch I bought is opposite though, closed is labeled as run and open is labeled as kill. I can probably swap the wires inside to make it read correctly. I hope!

    Thanks in advance,
    Jay
  2. Jornum1 Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    North Haledon, NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Buell 1125r
    I figured it out, thought I would post what I found just for reference if anyone else searches the topic and this thread comes up.

    Towards the end of the electrical section in the workshop manual is a schematic for the handlebar switches.

    Basically if all 3 wires are all open the bike is in "run". If you cross the Blue and yellow/white that is kill. Blue and orange/white is start. So yes my kill switch reads backwards because it was made for a typical street bike whose kun/kill switch connection usually needs to be closed to function. Apparenty dirt bikes are the opposite(and most other simple engines).
    The same is on my friends honda, he calls it added theft protection!
    I was so used to street bikes it didnt occur to me that dirt bikes are like a lawn mower or other small engines.
    Ruffus likes this.
  3. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Thanks for letting us know how it worked out :)

    (sorry no one replied to you)
  4. Jornum1 Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    North Haledon, NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Buell 1125r
    No worries. I understand a lot of the vets get tired of responding to the newb questions(or just maybe no one knew). I have been around for a couple years, but have not posted very much until now.
    I have no problem putting my dues in as I learn more.

    Hopefully this will help someone along the way.
  5. Ruffus Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Thanks for the info. I have a keyed ignition switch I was planning on hooking up to the kill circuit, but wasn't sure if it would be N\O or N\C. :thumbsup: :cheers:
  6. Jornum1 Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    North Haledon, NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE450
    Other Motorcycles:
    Buell 1125r
    Glad to help, good luck!