looking for wiring diagram 1978 kz200

  • seftick
  • seftick's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 2
  • Thanks: 0

looking for wiring diagram 1978 kz200

05 Apr 2018 19:04
#781342
Does anybody have a wiring diagram for a 1978 kz200? I'm trying to get the starter working... Thanks in advance!

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Scirocco
  • Scirocco's Avatar
  • Offline
  • Premium Member
  • Never change a running system
  • Posts: 4402
  • Thanks: 2244

Re: looking for wiring diagram 1978 kz200

05 Apr 2018 22:57
#781344
Good luck with your starter and welcome to KZR

Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • seftick
  • seftick's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 2
  • Thanks: 0

Re: looking for wiring diagram 1978 kz200

22 May 2018 22:04
#783858
Awesome! Thanks! Any idea know how I could bypass the right handlebar switch and instead use the key to start/stop the bike, having the headlight always be on when the bike is running?

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • loudhvx
  • loudhvx's Avatar
  • Offline
  • KZr Legend
  • Posts: 10864
  • Thanks: 1618

Re: looking for wiring diagram 1978 kz200

23 May 2018 07:34 - 23 May 2018 07:35
#783873
seftick wrote: Awesome! Thanks! Any idea know how I could bypass the right handlebar switch and instead use the key to start/stop the bike, having the headlight always be on when the bike is running?

You can use a car type ignition switch, but that doesn't work out too convenient. Besides a little re-wiring, it can be frustrating to try to start the bike since you will not have a hand on the throttle, and sometimes a bike needs a little twist while cranking. Your left hand will be on the clutch lever.

Having the start button under the throttle grip is really the best place.

Are you asking for cosmetic reasons, or is you start button and kill switch giving you trouble? If it's the latter, I would try to fix it or replace it. There are many Kz's you could probably source parts from.
Last edit: 23 May 2018 07:35 by loudhvx.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • JMKZHI
  • JMKZHI's Avatar
  • Offline
  • Platinum Member
  • Posts: 2429
  • Thanks: 48

Re: looking for wiring diagram 1978 kz200

23 May 2018 07:36 - 23 May 2018 07:38
#783874
Why do you want to bypass the handlebar control? What about the kill switch? Are you going to bypass that as well?
Is your problem that it just won't start? If so, have you don't any troubleshooting? New and/or verified good battery?

Using the ignition switch for starting the motorcycle isn't going to work. The switch needs to be spring loaded, so that power is interrupted when released. As for the headlight, can't you turn it on after starting the bike? It may be that the bike starts easier with the headlight off.
Last edit: 23 May 2018 07:38 by JMKZHI.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Powered by Kunena Forum