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What are those wires for that are hooked to the clutch lever?

They are so you can't start the bike in gear unless the clutch is pulled in. If the clutch isn't pulled in and you are in gear the motor won't even turn over.

 When I went internal wired bars I just soldered them together in the light bucket and made a shunt on the system. Dont know if the switch in normally open or normally closed but it didnt matter since I always start in nuetral.

independent_lemming:

 When I went internal wired bars I just soldered them together in the light bucket and made a shunt on the system. Dont know if the switch in normally open or normally closed but it didnt matter since I always start in nuetral.

Ahhh.... that was going to be my next question.

Thanks guys!

EDITED: Oops  

FWIW, the clutch interlock switch is a Normally Closed Contact, held open (NCHO.) when the clutch lever is released (Not operated). When the lever is operated the NCHO contact recloses!

• Item 8 here: http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/1/1/1673654/My%20Documents/Chapter%207%20pgs%2023-27%20warrior_service_manual.pdf

wyomingwarrior:

independent_lemming:

 When I went internal wired bars I just soldered them together in the light bucket and made a shunt on the system. Dont know if the switch in normally open or normally closed but it didnt matter since I always start in nuetral.

Ahhh.... that was going to be my next question.

Thanks guys!

Hey AlanH I was hoping you would swing by and chime in .... I'm not an electrician by any means (I recruited one from work to help me with this project lol) but while your here... The kill switch will also be removed.  Should I keep those wires open or closed?

wyomingwarrior:

Hey AlanH I was hoping you would swing by and chime in .... I'm not an electrician by any means (I recruited one from work to help me with this project lol) but while your here... The kill switch will also be removed.  Should I keep those wires open or closed?

The referenced diagram: http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/1/1/1673654/My%20Documents/Chapter%207%20pgs%2023-27%20warrior_service_manual.pdf is misleading and difficult to follow if you don't understand the state of the interlock devices that are conditional as shown on the diagram.

 Here are the state of the devices if interested

• 5 - Engine Kill Switch open
• 6 - Starting Circuit Relay Deenergized
• 8 - Clutch hand lever released (Not Operated)
• 9 - Diode Relay Unit is False until the conditions change for 8 & 10 or 11 to initiate Start Interlocks below:
• 8 & 10 - The Clutch SW is closed & The Sidestand SW is Closed (Sidestand UP)
• 11 - Neutral SW Closed
• 10 - Sidestand  Down (Closes Sidestand Up)
• 11 - Bike in Gear (Closes in Neutral)
• 12 - Starter PB not depressed
• 14 - Starter Relay (Solenoid) Deenergized

lol I'm pretty sure this is all basic stuff.... but when you absolutely nothing about wiring it's a bunch of gibberish lol. 

I will be printing these diagrams/posts out for my buddy from work... he's coming over to make sure I don't f*#k sh*t up hahaha.

Thank you again AlanH!!