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Sarah Grace Malone Posted on Apr 04, 2017
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Missing ignition start switch for 1981 yamaha xj650 maxim, what's the amp required to start it? Having trouble finding the right momentary switch to install

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Starting doesn't go through the ignition switch it goes through the starter solenoid and the ignition switch controls that solenoid only about 5 amps.

  • Gregg Mahin
    Gregg Mahin Apr 04, 2017

    YaYa how about we meet in the middle with 10 amps the wiring is 36 years old

  • Marvin
    Marvin Apr 04, 2017

    A-OK Greg. I agree with that. How is your new business going?

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