thumb throttle

[gnccguy]

Hello all I am wanting to put an after market thumb throttle on my 2008 KTM 450. Here is my question. what do I do with the throttle position sensor switch?:confused:

[gnccguy]

This switch is not set up like my 07 450r where u just tape up the switch and your good. The stock tps switch needed pushed for the bike to start and it will rev up and run fine. So I tried holding the stock switch in and like the Honda it would not allow the bike to rev up. So I was like ok easy fix ill just go get a normally open kill switch for a dirt bike mount on the handle bar and hit it when I first start it and everything will be good. Because it don’t need to be hit again to start it till the switch is hit well I done this and it worked just the opposite it would start without hitting the button buy not rev up without the button in. So know no this is a normally closed circuit. I’m going to get a normally closed switch and do my first plan for now. But I would like to know if anyone has eliminated the set up completely.


Thanks, Brad

[patrickj75]

I have a Honda thumb throttle and a TK Cycles bypass switch for sale if you're interested.

[walty]

can you explane and give a links for the bypass please

[patrickj75]

The bypass switch allows you to run a Honda throttle. I bought it from KTM rider Taylor Kiser. It plugs in to the stock plug. Then you turn on the key and press the button on the switch and start it.

[walty]

then what happen if the engine dies during the race....do you ONLY hit the start button

[patrickj75]

you're fine if you don't turn the key off. if the key has been turned off then you have to press the button again. I have mine mounted on a dashplate on the bar clamp so its easy to get to. I have the dashplate for sale also.