Tech Tips - Removing the Clutch Switch on an E-Start Honda CRF

Sick of pulling your clutch lever in to start your Honda CRF450R or CRF250R...maybe you want to place an aftermarket clutch perch on? We got you covered in our latest Tech Tips.

[@revhead9897]

Clutch safety worked for a bit then stopped working, I cut the wire off and now it wouldn't start. I think this man just saved my life. Thank you.

[@mattrogers6080]

Life saver, layed the bike down today, nothing major, wouldn’t start, checked everything still no luck, found this video, started right up!

[@tylermoses8688]

Holy shit ML you’re a life saver

[@mrbelinus]

Great! I just installed a Magura Hydraulic clutch lever, and didn't know what to do with that switch and those cables. Thanks for the information.

[@connorschefferly5265]

Great tip! Not sure many guys know how easy this is.

[@leeham273]

First! And this is mad helpful. Just picked up a 19 250R and I find this rather annoying to have to pull in the clutch

[@LoganCook-f5n]

thanks so much I finally can now get a good cold start video

[@KyleSchwanz]

Awesome!!! Just picked up a used 18 450 and will do this so I can add an ARC perch!! Thanks!!!!

[@Santiagoguasch]

Awesome video! Will try it in a few days... I just have one question about it. What have you done with the wire coming from the clutch lever? I did not get it :)

[@markjones3425]

A ha!??!! great short and concise explanation...thanks...Perfect!

[@wilee.coyote8685]

I can’t find video for this on a 2020 Honda crf125f big wheel. I followed wiring & on this model the junction point is found directly behind the number plate @ handle bar. Any pro tips?

[@tomlaw8821]

My crf always started without the clutch, then one day I dumped it and from then on I needed to pull the clutch for an E-start... I am so confused right now.

[@Tony-zp8xn]

Went to put on an after market perch and started removing the stock perch; Had a sudden moment of "WTF?... Why are there electrical wires connected to the clutch?" I need to remove the fenders to install the crash bars that arrived today anyway, so it'll be a good time to do this mod.

[@cbr600rrturbo]

Can you do this to the trx450r or do you have to cut it & solder it?

[@blakemarkin9783]

Hey I have a 23 WR250F and bought the new V4 perch from 1 finger clutch. It has the NSS installed with the perch so I clutch the OEM wires and connected it to the new wires but the bike will not start in feet with the clutch pulled in. Any ideas on why not? Could there not be a solid connection when the clutch is pulled in?

[@432bartman]

Will this work on any bike that has this clutch mounted switch, like on my 2013 Husqvarna TE449?

[@fabricioafonso824]

Always wanted to do that. Thanks

[@mamanmahomie6747]

can you do a video of kill switch delete. not the kickstand one

[@VinesGrapesAndWines]

does yamaha yz or wr have that as well?

[@williamgoske1178]

Great info. Michael

[@standonit8816]

Badass. Thank you!

[@Squirrelracing198G]

Will this effect my launch control at all

[@hoodratriders3178]

no it will not because u don’t have to pull ur clutch in anyways to turn on ur launch control

[@remi987]

It work ! But now my batterie its down after 2 weeks... Because the bike seems to be always on... I can shut off the green light and now my battery died ! Anyone have solution for this ?

[@JosePerez-qn1ps]

Just got a new CRF250RX 2019

[@skysniperfn308]

By doing this , you guys thinks it cud help with a engine stall at low rpm . I only think cause I Use 2 fingers to hold the clutch and when I do that the full travel of the clutch is not there . The clutch is engage but is not at top. So the circuit don’t complete . And the bike don’t start , I have to do a full hand grip then the bike start . The issue is when I’m riding I use two finger low rpm the bike stalls and shut off. My question is cud this be related??

[@therenorider5089]

Did you figured out what was wrong? because my bike is currently doing the same thing

[@johnnyboyy909]

@@therenorider5089 most likely just the clutch cuz mine does the same thing. Honda clutches suck, gonna throw in some hinson plates soon

[@craigthomas7834]

Top man thank you

[@fkarelovic]

Excelent!!

[@ryank1956]

Thanks!!

[@djcombs5553]

Hell yeah 👍🏻

[@jasongilbert6401]

Won’t it kill the battery?

[@remi987]

I did it and yes... It's my problem now ! I will try to find a solution !