Changing Suzuki Ignition _ HELP!

[Chase]

I've changed the ignition on my GSXR1100, removed the OEM and chucked on a simple on/off switch mounted on the side. The orig has 4 wires which are to my limited understanding;

1. Red - live battery power
2. Orange - ignition power to bike from red
3. Orange\red - runs to CDI
4. Black\white - Earth

1 & 2 are no brainers but what do I need to do with 3 & 4 the wiring diagram looks like they are joined when switch is on??

[Redmohawk]

Got a test light or a muli meter? Check the original switch dude , would be my first move.

[Chase]

quote:Originally posted by Redmohawk

Got a test light or a muli meter? Check the original switch dude , would be my first move.


Yep, from the original I can see which wires have power etc, just trying to work out how to orange\red & black\white relate to each other - the O\R powers from the ignition unit - so is it meant to run to earth? Wondering if anyone else has chucked on a after market ignition?

[dingo]

gimme a few mins and i get you a pick , i need to pull my tank anyway :D

[Chase]

quote:Originally posted by dingo

gimme a few mins and i get you a pick , i need to pull my tank anyway :D

awesome cheers. :D

[Chase]

The voltage from the O\R wire is 12v until it runs through the switch then it becomes 1.35v - so I'm thinking that I need to put a resistor between then O\R and B\W wire... this ring a bell with anyone?

[dingo]

here is a pic of the switch , i just need to remember
what was the issue with the brown wire(parkers) keeping
in mind this is a '91 750 gsx-r , should be the same,
just compare wire diagrams , will put up a '91 750
diagram if you need it.


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1269836739.jpg

[Chase]

Thanks for the pic mate. I've got the wiring diagram for the ignition, it shows the O\R wire connects to the B\W at the switch - but connectinng them directly doesn't work so I'm guessing that it must need a resistor to drop the 12v down to 1.35..

[dingo]

the orange and black wire on mine goes to my acewell power , the brown is the parkers ,
so basicly all my switch is doing is connecting the red to the grey and orange wires.

[Chase]

Mines a 95 must be a bit different from what I can see. I've got an Orange, Red, Orange\Red, B\W, Brown, and Grey.. Brown and Grey are lights etc, red power, orange power from switch and O\R & B\W from CDI.

Appreciate your help mate. :)

[dingo]

cool , im sure someone will be along soon to clear it all up :D

[Chase]

To those who are still curious.. I bought a 100ohm 5watt resistor and bridged the O\R & B\W wire at the CDI and presto we have ignition.

Hours of frustration for the sake of a 50c resistor, and so we learn. :D