Installing a Hidden Kill Switch on a KTM EXC

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Installing a Hidden Kill Switch on a KTM EXC

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5 жыл бұрын

I'm no auto electrician but this is an easy method to wire in a hidden kill switch on your KTM. Here in Australia these bikes don't come standard with keyed ignitions or even ignition switches. A hidden kill switch provides a small measure of security if you want to be able to leave your bike unattended for short periods of time.
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@diggler2002 4 жыл бұрын

Can't believe there is no keyed ignition. I think this is a great idea for any bike. Not 100% security but better than nothing.

@MVDBR 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah exactly mate. Thanks for the comment!

@dirkjudson9407 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks great clear instructions. Just did my bike with your help.

@MVDBR 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome mate glad to hear it. Thanks for the feedback 👍👍

@MrHackproductions 3 жыл бұрын

Great video dude just did the same on my ktm 350 exc-f 2014 :)

@MVDBR 3 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍

@JoeJoeMoto 5 жыл бұрын

Very neat mate!

@MVDBR 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man :-)

@morpheusone7755 4 жыл бұрын

That could be done with an ignition barrel an key to, I did one on a wrf on a little carbon fibre bracket and casing I made up

@MVDBR 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah definitely mate, nice one 👌

@autingetz8779 3 жыл бұрын

Hey great video! I have a 2004 ktm 450 smr that I just bought a new led lighting kit for. The kit comes with a new light and horn and blinker controller but my old controller has my kill switch. While this new controller in the kit does not have a kill switch. Could I do this method and use the kill switch I install as the one and only kill switch and be able to turn off my bike when riding? Thanks

@MVDBR 3 жыл бұрын

Mate honestly I couldn't tell ya, I'm no expert I only know that what I did in this video worked for me. I pieced together the method from a bunch of dodgy videos and websites and decided to make my own vid hoping to help people looking to do the same thing. In your case mate though it's probably worth giving it a try, in theory it SHOULD work if your bike has the same wiring setup as mine.

@stevenbooker2409 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. If I'm understanding this correctly, you are picking up a ground signal from the brown wire on the 6-pin connector, and using the switch to send this ground signal onto the yellow/blue wire. If that is the case, why not just get the ground signal from any chassis ground bolt and leave the 6-pin connector alone. I.e. connect the black wires from the switch as follows: 1) to any chassis ground bolt, 2) to the yellow blue wire? This way, you don't need to go through the hassle of disassembling the 6pin connector. Let me know if I have misunderstood or if there is some reason why you need the ground signal from that 6-pin connector. Thanks and keep up the great work

@MVDBR 3 жыл бұрын

Shit man it's been like 3 years since I did this. I think what you're saying is correct though. I think maybe there wasn't any decent grounding point behind the headlight on this bike, or nothing that seemed suitable anyway. Possibly there is though. Ideally I wanted to disable the starter motor with the same switch but my technical knowledge apparently didn't extend that far. Maybe it's not possible with that type of switch anyway 🤷‍♂️ Thanks for the comment mate

@stevenbooker2409 3 жыл бұрын

@@MVDBR No worries, thanks for replying and ride safe.

@ImageAndArtNewYork 5 жыл бұрын

Can I put a switch on 2005 ktm 250 xcw? Thank you for sharing the video

@MVDBR 5 жыл бұрын

I couldn't say mate, only have experience with 2015/16 exc. I would suggest if the wiring looks the same it would work. Cheers

@ImageAndArtNewYork 5 жыл бұрын

@@MVDBR thank you bro

@amitor1234 5 жыл бұрын

One question. I bought apico kill switch and I want to connect to my dirtbike. I cut my original kill switch behind the mask and I have two black wires, and apico has one black cable and earth wire. How do I connect it? I need help here.

@MVDBR 5 жыл бұрын

I'll paste my reply here as well in case it helps anyone.... I'm sorry mate I'm not an electrician or anything I just figured this method in the video from similar things other people have done. But.... generally kill switches just earth the coil circuit so it shouldn't matter which wire goes to which... I would just connect black to black and black to brown and try it. Again I'm no expert on this stuff so do so at your own risk... sorry I can't be of more help. Cheers

@obedsolares 3 жыл бұрын

Dude how did you install the on off switch. My bike came with some stupid cables and now I’m trying to re do it.

@MVDBR 3 жыл бұрын

The one on the handlebars? I dunno it was on there when I bought the bike...

@AdventureMotoEnduro 5 жыл бұрын

sweet ider

@MVDBR 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I dunno ay I guess anything is better than nothing. I see the U.S. versions have keys but they in a stupid spot 😣

@zack7080 10 ай бұрын

The male end of the yellow/black wire goes to what part of the bike?

@MVDBR 10 ай бұрын

No idea mate don't remember. Too long ago and I don't have an EXC anymore soz

@mackenziericketts6686 4 жыл бұрын

Would this work on a 2015 ktm exc 500 Australia ?

@MVDBR 4 жыл бұрын

That's the exact bike I have so yeah works exactly the same :)

@1993kawasaki 5 жыл бұрын

where did you mount yours mate, just cause i dont want to mount mine in the same spot.. another cool how to vid. love ya work man. ;)

@MVDBR 5 жыл бұрын

Just inside the exhaust bro just don't burn ya fingers haha. Cheers mate 🤘

@MAKENTRAX 5 жыл бұрын

Fuck thats where i was gonna mount mine.😁

@MVDBR 5 жыл бұрын

I would suggest the blinker fluid reservoir but everyone will know now 😮

@graemesydney38 5 жыл бұрын

@@MVDBR Be careful the smoke doesn't escape when you open the blinker fluid reservoir or you'll end up with a short and a long walk.

@MVDBR 5 жыл бұрын

@@graemesydney38 😄👍

@ianferrier235 5 жыл бұрын

Intresting Josh.were the forks out to do it or coincidentally. Of course it's a deterrent if bad guys pull up with a van and throw it in it's a loss.But good idea all the same

@MVDBR 5 жыл бұрын

Forks were out getting lowered, just coincidence. Yeah mate nothing can stop dedicated thieves if they really want your bike but these measures can slow down the opportunistic ones who might see ya bike at the gas station while you're inside paying or whatever. I use my little kill switch a lot, gives me a little peace of mind. Bikes are insured for theft anyway though but still....... :)

@ianferrier235 5 жыл бұрын

Slow em down long enough to catch them and educate them lol

@MVDBR 5 жыл бұрын

Yep fucking scumbags

@GeoffVentures 4 жыл бұрын

Will you still be able to kick start it though ?

@MVDBR 4 жыл бұрын

@brendon8702 3 жыл бұрын

What wire gauge did you use?

@MVDBR 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure mate, it was some wire I stripped off an old computer power supply unit 🤔

@majoo151 6 ай бұрын

Is it possible to start enduro with killer switch on but with the kick starter ?

@MVDBR 6 ай бұрын

Not the way it's described here, the coil is grounded so the bike can't run.

@majoo151 5 ай бұрын

@@MVDBRThanks for reply 💪💪

@peedonhobo 4 жыл бұрын

I gotta use this because if I install a key I just feel like I would lose the key

@MVDBR 4 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah that's an extra worry ya don't need :)

@benwan5425 3 жыл бұрын

i wonder if i can wire in a key ignition this way

@MVDBR 3 жыл бұрын

Shouldn't be a problem...

@everythingmotorcycles5391 2 жыл бұрын

No, you can't. An Ignition switch is open Circuit when in the off position.

@benperkins2929 5 ай бұрын

@@everythingmotorcycles5391 Not exactly true. Most are 4 pin, a circuit connected for each position

@VSR7684 5 ай бұрын

Is this a waterproof switch?

@MVDBR 5 ай бұрын

Nope just a cheap one, never had any issues with it where I had it mounted tho 🍻

@thisguyeddiex7136 3 жыл бұрын

Bro awesome video! My question is .. is there a way to wire it so that the starter won’t even turn? Reason I’m asking is I’m trying to protect my Dirtbike from my alcoholic brother.. the idiot will drain the battery trying to start the thing like that..

@MVDBR 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry mate, ideally I would have liked to do mine that way too and I tried to figure it out but no success. Bit beyond my noob skillset haha. If you have a kickstart at least hopefully the battery would have enough juice left to get it going even if he drained it with the starter.

@thisguyeddiex7136 3 жыл бұрын

@@MVDBR no worries dude! I actually just figured out a small fix today.... so if you follow the starter button wire, it runs behind the front plate. There is a small 3 prongs connector. If you unplug it the bike won’t even turn over. I should probably mention this is on a 21 ktm 300xc for thos who want to do same thing as a temporary solution

@MVDBR 3 жыл бұрын

@@thisguyeddiex7136 good stuff 👍👍

@MichaelSvenson 3 жыл бұрын

@@MVDBR Couldn't you just run the kill switch along the positive wire going to the electric start button? Or run the switch along the positive wire going to the main power switch?

@AussieCharm 2 жыл бұрын

You can easily achieve what you are asking using a DPDT 2 position (ON-ON) switch by wiring up one side of the switch like this guy did and wiring up the opposite site to the starter button but in the 'opposite' position, so basically when you flick the switch it turns the kill switch ON and the starter button OFF