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Redbull · 02-03-2012, 10:13 PM

Hello Forum People,

I have a quick question about my yfz switch. in my last post i lost my keys to the yfz and needed some way to get it started without keys.... i followed some advice now i can put whatever i want into there and twist it. then i relized anyone could just steal it.... so i mounted it under the frame.... now its a pain in the ass to get to

but my real question is other then the explanation is... can i keep the key on the "ON" position without the battery being affected? i dont have any head light or tail lights hooked up that could possibly draw any power,

so just let me know what you think below!

Thanks - matt

Redbull · 02-03-2012, 10:43 PM

thank you for editing my post husker525.... i wasnt thinking when i wrote that

YFZ450XBBE · 02-04-2012, 12:35 AM

leaving ignition on will kill the battery. ruined a battery on my brand new x the first week i got it, never had to worry about it on my old blaster! imo if you were worried about people stealing it and you hid it and were/are worried about people stealing it why would you hide it and leave it on? if you were doing that u wasted your time hiding it! right?

Redbull · 02-04-2012, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YFZ450XBBE

leaving ignition on will kill the battery. ruined a battery on my brand new x the first week i got it, never had to worry about it on my old blaster! imo if you were worried about people stealing it and you hid it and were/are worried about people stealing it why would you hide it and leave it on? if you were doing that u wasted your time hiding it! right?

thats true.... thank you for the information!

jchampion99 · 02-04-2012, 09:43 AM

you could put the key switch back into the factoryu postion and then wire a toggle switch hidin somewhere on it that will kill the power

rsyfz450x · 02-04-2012, 10:45 AM

Just buy a new switch for about 48.00 dollars or I have a extra with one key for 30.00 plus shipping.

Redbull · 02-04-2012, 05:42 PM

i have thought about buying a new switch and messing around with multiple toggle switch ideas.... but im just going to leave it how it is

jchampion99 · 02-04-2012, 06:52 PM

that works too

blown54 · 02-04-2012, 07:39 PM

Mine for $20 shipped is looking good now huh? Just sold it today though :)

02-03-2012, 10:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Redbull Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 60	KEY ON or OFF Hello Forum People, I have a quick question about my yfz switch. in my last post i lost my keys to the yfz and needed some way to get it started without keys.... i followed some advice now i can put whatever i want into there and twist it. then i relized anyone could just steal it.... so i mounted it under the frame.... now its a pain in the ass to get to but my real question is other then the explanation is... can i keep the key on the "ON" position without the battery being affected? i dont have any head light or tail lights hooked up that could possibly draw any power, so just let me know what you think below! Thanks - matt Last edited by husker525; 02-03-2012 at 10:29 PM. Reason: let everyone know how to hotwire a quad

02-04-2012, 07:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
blown54 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 898	Mine for $20 shipped is looking good now huh? Just sold it today though :) __________________ 08 YFZ... PEP ZPS, Walsh Arms, Houser Stem, Rossier Exhaust, ASV Levers, Houser Anti Vibe, Holeshots, Rear G2 Beads, RPM Axle, FCI, CV4 Hoses, Galfer Lines, Pro Armor Nerfs, Blingstar Grab, AC Front Bumper, Cam Mod, CCP Stabilizer, 170 Main, 48 Pilot

02-03-2012, 10:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Redbull Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 60	thank you for editing my post husker525.... i wasnt thinking when i wrote that

02-04-2012, 12:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
YFZ450XBBE Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: GR, MI Posts: 164	leaving ignition on will kill the battery. ruined a battery on my brand new x the first week i got it, never had to worry about it on my old blaster! imo if you were worried about people stealing it and you hid it and were/are worried about people stealing it why would you hide it and leave it on? if you were doing that u wasted your time hiding it! right?

02-04-2012, 09:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
jchampion99 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: jonesville, michigan Posts: 217	you could put the key switch back into the factoryu postion and then wire a toggle switch hidin somewhere on it that will kill the power

02-04-2012, 10:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
rsyfz450x Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clarkesville Ga. Posts: 96	Just buy a new switch for about 48.00 dollars or I have a extra with one key for 30.00 plus shipping.

02-04-2012, 05:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Redbull Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 60	i have thought about buying a new switch and messing around with multiple toggle switch ideas.... but im just going to leave it how it is

02-04-2012, 06:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
jchampion99 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: jonesville, michigan Posts: 217	that works too

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