Where to mount key switch?

[fastyz85]

I just got some maier race-cut one piece front fenders with a quadtech hood and I am not 100% sure where to put the key switch now.if someone could post pics of where they put their key switch's that would be great.

[trx400EXtreme]

srry i dont have any pics but on my old quad i put it on the right side right outside the gas tank. hope it helps u some.

[04exking]

Yeah most people mount it on the right side ahead of the gas tank a little bit. but honestly I wouldn't ruin your brand new plastics. What I would to is put a toggle switch somewhere underneath the plastics but is easy for you to reach. Another reason for doing this is so that nobody could steal it because they do not know where the switch is. But if you do not want to go through that trouble and just want to take the key out everytime you park it then just mount it in the plastic right ahead of the gas tank on either the right or left side.

[svahle]

I don't have a pic and didn't make it, but I have an aluminum bracket that mounts to one of the bolts under the top of the stem. As you know there are four bolts that hold the bars to the stem. The bracket plate just goes under one of the nuts on the front side of the steering stem. The bracket has a hole in it that the key mechanism fits tightly in. Its a little tough to explain. If I can get a pic this weekend I will post it.

[04exking]

That sounds like a great idea I never thought about that.

[fastyz85]

thanks guys so far but i want to get some other opinions also.common all you maier guys i need some help.

[ImplodedMindZ]

Mine is kinda like svahle says up on the bar mount here is the best picture i have, its on the right mount. Here soon ill be puttin mine on the side of the front plastics b/c i wanna get trail techs bar mounted lights. I can try to get better pictures later today if u want em.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q49/ImplodedMindZ/DSCN0572.jpg

[fastyz85]

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[flauge]

How about an aftermarket dash panel off of a 450r? would that fit ours??

[exrider49]

i spliced wires 2 gether and i dont run a key no more becuz i was in your same situation

[Old Head]

Originally posted by svahle
I don't have a pic and didn't make it, but I have an aluminum bracket that mounts to one of the bolts under the top of the stem. As you know there are four bolts that hold the bars to the stem. The bracket plate just goes under one of the nuts on the front side of the steering stem. The bracket has a hole in it that the key mechanism fits tightly in. Its a little tough to explain. If I can get a pic this weekend I will post it.


there is also a whole plate that mounts up by the bars comes with design key hole neutral light hole ect. seen it either in chapparel or moto man catalog.

[MO-EX-RIDER]

HERES MINE
1" hole with a little weatherstriping glue to secure it, looks like crap but serves the purpose very well

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e312/gixxer-man/misc001.jpg

NEUTRAL LIGHT ON OPPOSITE DIDE
this will snap in place and secure itself


http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e312/gixxer-man/misc002.jpg

[awsomeaussies]

Here this might help you. Made it from a scrap piece of aluminum. Works good too!
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a329/awsomeaussies206/000528044510.jpg