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85 GS550EF clutch lever

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guys,

I have wires coming out of my clutch lever that don't go anywhere......what is this?

pictures posted in a few minutes........
 
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is this an ignition bypass so the clutch is supposed to be pulled in to start?
 
my guess would be: BINGO

I think mine is disconnected too FWIW as I have wires but dont need to have the clutch in, which my front tire can attest to as it hit the garage door...
 
On my '86, the clutch lever does have to be pulled in to start. I'd assume those would be the wired for the switch.

Checking the wiring diagram, the starter interlock switch does have two wires, both yellow with a green stripe, which appear to be the ones in your photo.
 
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They are frequently disconnected, since with 20-year-old wiring harnesses, each 0.3 V can add up quickly.
 
That's a clever place to hold spare parts for the front brake light switch.
It also doubles as a clutch switch so you need to have three hands for starting, but that's a pretty stupid idea.
Most have been disconnected long ago.
 
OK, tkent beat me to it ... again. :o

Yep, it's a useless 'safety' interlock that doubles as a spare parts bin for your brake switch that will fail sooner or later. :D

When the switch is disconnected (as yours is) the other ends of those wires need to be connected together. If you can start your bike, it's already been done.

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so I can just bolt it in to the brake lever on the other side to get my brake lights working again?

OUTSTANDING!!!:dancing:
 
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