Electrical switch??

[427cobra]

What is the electrical switch for on the clutch lever? Has yellow/green wires...

Thanks

[kochic]

clutch interlock switch, you have to pull the clutch lever to start the bike.
Yuo can bypass the wires in the headlight bucket.
Marc

[Redman]

I will say pretty much the same as other have said:

It is in series with the starter button so have to have the clutch pulled in to energize the starter solenoid (without regard to what gear or netural you are in).

Here is link to schematic for your bike on BassClif BikeCliff Encylopedia GS-tania

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/images/1979_GS850GN_wiring.gif

Is shown on the lower part in about the middle, just above the starter solenoid, and is called "starter interlock".

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[Calvin Blackmore]

uses the same god awful switch as the front brake lever
prone to corrosion cos its out there in the elements.
unlike the brake lever you cant get a nice hydraulic switch to replace it

I caution against bypassing the starter interlock it is there for a good reason and woe betide you if any accident befalls you and the insurance folks find out.