Road star ignition bypass

[@JimmieJohn]

Cool project. I'd love to see an update video seeing what it looks like all completed. I like the side key. very cool. I too replaced the stock coils with Dynatexh coils.

[@samiam247]

I like that coil mount too I'd like to get one, bloody expensive though. what have you got for a rear fender?

[@jasonwoody8041]

@@samiam247 no longer have the bike

[@williamoratajr.4365]

Mate i did bypassed my xvs1300 but im having issues. Engine cranks but no spark along with the fuel pump does not prime. I’ve checked everything i know but still not having a spark. Do you think its the ecu that needs corresponding keys? Much more id like to know if i can use xvs950 as a replacement for the ecu? Because I bought this motorcycle without the ignition switch.

[@jasonwoody8041]

Im sorry but i dont have enough knowledge about the xvs1300 or xvs950 to give you sound advice on those

[@antonioesquivel7203]

Hi Jason i Iiked your video I have a motorcycle road star 1600cc and I have a problem that the start button in occasions it works and sometimes it doesn't what do you think is the problem I already installed a new switch and solenoid and it has the same problem

[@jasonwoody8041]

Did you buy a cheap relay or oem?

[@fecklarjenkins2549]

hey man could i trouble you for a part number for the rubber air duct behind your air filter that goes to the carb? would help me tons

[@jasonwoody8041]

That is a universal k&n air filter. The filter and rubber is all bonded together.

[@fecklarjenkins2549]

@@jasonwoody8041 dang ok .thanks for fast response. im hoping i can find a tight fitting but flexible enough hose for something im rigging up

[@jasonwoody8041]

@fecklar jenkins i think i heard of people being able to use a rubber/silicone coupler on the stock air cleaner.

[@fecklarjenkins2549]

@@jasonwoody8041 I’ll check it out and if I get her fitted up I’ll post a pic thx

[@rickkinnally7]

If I put a toggle switch between the brown/blue and the red, connect the other two wires together, will I run down my battery?

[@jasonwoody8041]

No

[@bubbap8595]

This is what I plan to do. Instead of directly wiring it like the video I'd like to put a toggle switch between the two main power lines and just hardwire the other 2 together... when I want to ride I will flick the switch on start the bike and go. Then when I'm done I will shut the toggle off.. my only real question is do the push button starter wires have anything to do with any what I'm messing with. Is the starter button wired on its own plug and going to qork even tho I have the main ignition switch unhooked

[@rickkinnally7]

@@bubbap8595 that's exactly what I did. Works like a charm.

[@bubbap8595]

Damn...lol. the minute I got my ignition problem solved from losing my key,,, I realize my gascap needs a key too and the ignition I already ordered doesn't come with a cap... grrrrrrr... a keyless cap is my goal to find now.

[@jasonwoody8041]

@@bubbap8595 a locksmith can make you a key

[@andyarrington4844]

If hook the other part to that harnes back together will the pump work then. Mine is pretty stock I’d imagine

[@jasonwoody8041]

if your talking about the fuel pump, yes

[@acason86]

Looking for advice. I'm wanting to change my factory switch to a Softail style switch.

[@PapaSquat77]

I’m going the cheap route for the ignition, have u ever used or messed with the bwd universal 4 wire ignition from O’Riely auto parts?

[@jasonwoody8041]

no i have not.

[@PapaSquat77]

Can u recall what each one of the four ignition wires runs? Having issues tracing cut wires on a barely running Roadstar

[@mixa791000]

Do you have a Mikuni 42 carburetor? Did you install it yourself? And is there a video of this process?

[@jasonwoody8041]

i had a 45. i was the odd person but i prefered the 45 as it has a better fit to the intake manifold. fairly easy if you dont care about the tps. custom throttle cables and get rid of the fuel pump and run a fuel line from the tank to the carb. you will lose the carb heater if you like to drive in the cold. and if you want to keep the tps you will need to make a bracketand do some light mods to the carb. i got my cables from max air engineering but i do think they offer the tps mod service as well.

[@mixa791000]

Did the lack of a TPS sensor affect the ride?

[@jasonwoody8041]

i had it on but i know of a lot of people who ride without it. all it does is adjust the timing a small amount based off throttle possition. if you unplug it completely you will get a flashing yellow trouble light in the cluster unless you have a aftermarket ecm like the dynatech. otherwise tuck the sensor away and tape the sensor in place if want to make sure it doesnt move. it turns just about 1/2 turn.

[@mixa791000]

@@jasonwoody8041 Thank you, you helped me a lot.

[@kieronsculthorpe19]

What coils are you running , and were did you get the bracket to hold the coils. I,m just about to start on my xv just waiting for the fuel tank to arrive its a 1200 sportster tank , so going to star cutting soon need a few bits of info , hope its no bother.Regards K...

[@jasonwoody8041]

bull suit my coils were nemesis racing but they are out of business. Use dyna coils. The coil mount is a bikers choice for a harley. You will need to make the mount to attach it to the motor mount like the fuel pump is.

[@emilbarbu2887]

I want to relocate the ignition key switch...what aftermarket key switch i need to buy? I saw with 2,4,5 or 6 wires..And where did you buy from the coils mount?

[@jasonwoody8041]

Emil Barbu 2 wire will be fine. The coil mount is a bikers choice for a harley and then i made the mount to bolt it to the frame

[@emilbarbu2887]

Jason Woody Thx mate!

[@jasonwoody8041]

Emil Barbu no problem

[@djrodriguez6582]

Hey Jason nice find, i know this is gettin to be an old video hopefully youre still around... How did you hook up 4 wires from the harness to a 2-wire switch??

[@belgianbushrc7934]

I have a relocated ignition and the bike fires up alright, but I also have a blue wire and a blue/red wire wired in there and don't remember why or what they are. I want to redo the ignition and was wondering where they are supposed to be wired in?

[@jesperbergmann2776]

Hi , have the same problem, blue/red and blue, dont get how to connect it or where its go. Did you solve the problem? Is it because we have the european version of the wildstar/roadstar?

[@belgianbushrc7934]

@@jesperbergmann2776 I’m so sorry but I do not remember... The bike is long gone!

[@johnfore2346]

need help just got me a yamaha 1600 all the wries was cut from the handlebars re -wired everything still no power to the bike tho . took tank off there was 3 wires a thick red, thick black and a yellow .. cant find where they plugin to

[@jasonwoody8041]

John Fore sounds like a wire harness for a fairing i use to have. Check the main 30amp fuse on the starter relay behind the left cover under your seat.

[@johnfore2346]

Found out what then wires were the guy had LED lights running but here's another question he had ape hangers and the wires were cut spliced all the wires to the same color still no power to the start button and now I have no spark to the spark plugs

[@tayloradams625]

Did you get any power gains going to a single carb

[@jasonwoody8041]

all carburated road stars are single carb from the factory

[@alantait900]

Hi, what rear fender have you got fitted ,looks good, can you video how you made it fit thanks, AL

[@jasonwoody8041]

alan tait i forget who makes it but im selling it if your interested.

[@alantait900]

I'm in the UK so shipping may be prohibitively expensive, I thought it may have been a part from another bike, but just out of interest what is your asking price?

[@jasonwoody8041]

alan tait $65 USD plus the shipping rate. however i agree shipping would be brutal im sure.

[@jimmyvegas2010]

Just put a Harley style ignition on mine. I have lights and blinkers but my starter is dead. I have the 2 connected to each other and 2 go on different terminals on the switch. Am I doing something wrong or did I blow a fuse?

[@jimmyvegas2010]

Kickstand switch broke, removed/wired it together, all good

[@bubbap8595]

@@jimmyvegas2010 where's the switch located to wire I together

[@jimmyvegas2010]

@@bubbap8595 under the bike just behind the kickstand mount on the kick stand side, I want to say it's a blue connector, unplug and run a jumper wire before cutting anything to save some headache if that's not your issue

[@bubbap8595]

Wouldn't that get hot? I have a roadstar and I lost the keys. I was trying to ride and saw a video using a paperclip inserted in the electrical connector to connect the top two terminals.. but when I attempted it, the paper clip was getting hot... I have the 1600 roadstar and the only ignitions I see online are over 200$... I'd like to eliminate the old ignition altogether because I've got a key broken off in it now and the whole thing ruined from trying to get it off... the bolts are not made to take out... a simple push button starter would satisfy me. Can I do this? Someone help me please

[@jasonwoody8041]

The paper clip got hot because it was to thin to handle the amps/ isnt conductive enough most likely. You can absolutely bypass it without worry. If you really want super cheap way to get around it you can wire in a 30amp or higher rated toggle switch (make sure its waterproof rated) to act as the key.

[@bubbap8595]

@@jasonwoody8041 if I do exactly what he did in the video, and the push button starter don't start it, but using a screwdriver to jump solenoid does start it, then my solenoid is bad correct?? And if I got it to this point, qhere it's trying to start qith a screw driver but not the button does that mean if I order a new solenoid it's going to burn up instantly being directly wired like the video... I'd like to chat man

[@jasonwoody8041]

@@bubbap8595 yes. Or the 30amp fuse is blown. There is two fuses. But one is a spare

[@bubbap8595]

@@jasonwoody8041 I replaced the 30a fuse in the solenoid because I touched the wires to metal when trying to "hotwire" it and heard it blow and lost all power. So i went on a hunt... the fuse is good now But was bad cuz of my mess up... and now when I direct wire it, with the new fuse,, I get power to gauges and lights but The starter button doesn't work.. when I use a screwdriver on solenoid it tried to start..so next I will replace solenoid. Then connect wires like the video above, and my button should work and I should be able to ride? Is that what I'm understanding?

[@bubbap8595]

@@jasonwoody8041 tomorrow I plan to go to parts store and get a new battery, and solenoid in hopes that when I wire it like the video above I can ride.

[@bockTV]

Where did you get the key setup from?

[@jasonwoody8041]

pretty sure i got it off ebay

[@kieronsculthorpe19]

When I mount the coils can I run any of the ht leads to the spark plugs or do they need to be in order ?

[@jasonwoody8041]

bull suit as lobg as the fronts are in front and rear is on the rear your good

[@kieronsculthorpe19]

Jason Woody great thanks man. It's a real help .

[@kieronsculthorpe19]

Hi just a question what did you do with the fuel pump, can you run it without the pump just on gravity alone.

[@jasonwoody8041]

bull suit yes you can go without a pump. On that bike i had a mikuni hsr carb. The speedstar version was set up to use the pump but only because they used a small float bowl valve. If you have a speedstar hsr carb just swap out that float valve to a standard mikuni one. If you have a stock carb you can still got pumpless buy changing the float bowl valve. The biggest one you can get is one off a grizzly 4 wheeler. I think it was a 660cc or 700cc motor. Newer ones went fuel injected so look at the older models.

[@ronponce2088]

I was stupid and connected the wires which were top and bottom on the harness plug instead of across from each other. I heard a click and then I now get nothing. I reconnected the wires across on the harness but still nothing. I looked in the fuse box nothing blown. Please help

[@jasonwoody8041]

dis you check the main fuse? one is a spare

[@ronponce2088]

@@jasonwoody8041 it was the main fuse and I have it running now thanks to your video

[@jasonwoody8041]

@@ronponce2088 awesome. glad ot helped you out

[@christianrogers7184]

Why won’t mine start

[@crazybikerpauliej9367]

Jason, are you still getting notifications for this video comment section?

[@jasonwoody8041]

yes i am

[@crazybikerpauliej9367]

@@jasonwoody8041 I know it's been a while, but when you did the stock keyswitch bypass, you zip tied the two blue's together, and the brown with the red together. What were the "blues" feeding through the harness since they had two different stripe colors? Was the red the line voltage to the main switch? Where did the brown wire lead back to? I'm thinking of doing a switch relocation. Any info would help. Otherwise, I'll have to dig up a schematic. I have a 2000 RS 1600.

[@jasonwoody8041]

the two i had zip tied together in the video i could not find a current with the key on or off, in gear or not, ect ect. so i am 95% sure its just a ground that is broken with the key turned off. the other two one was hot supply from the battery but i can not remember what one it was. sorry i can not be more help.

[@crazybikerpauliej9367]

@@jasonwoody8041 I was thinking that one was for the seat release and one for fork lock(?). Which wires did you use for your new key switch by the coils?

[@jasonwoody8041]

@@crazybikerpauliej9367 the seat release is a cable and the fork lock is like a dead bolt. both are operated by what the ignition is bolted to underneath it. so both of those are mechanical and not electrical