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    Default Battery cut off switch

    Which one to use? Switch with or without alternator protection ?

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    For my motorcycle (Suzuki) powered car I used a simple, big cut off switch (just two big terminals) that disconnects the battery's ground cable from the chassis. I liked the one linked below because it's quick and easy to push and kill. It is mounted on the main roll hoop (right side).

    In front I have a simple, HD toggle that kills the 12v positive lead to most everything (ignition switch, etc.). It is on the left side of the dash with a red cover to increase the chances a corner worker can get to it, too.

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    Default Master switch

    If your engine has a magneto or runs an alternator, you need the switch with those extra connections.
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    It's a MC engine with a generator. So a two post switch as suggested would be ok?

    will

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    Quote Originally Posted by RussMcB View Post
    For my motorcycle (Suzuki) powered car I used a simple, big cut off switch (just two big terminals) that disconnects the battery's ground cable from the chassis. I liked the one linked below because it's quick and easy to push and kill. It is mounted on the main roll hoop (right side).

    In front I have a simple, HD toggle that kills the 12v positive lead to most everything (ignition switch, etc.). It is on the left side of the dash with a red cover to increase the chances a corner worker can get to it, too.

    https://www.summitracing.com/parts/l...SABEgIKkfD_BwE
    Russ,

    Thanks - now every web site I look at tries to sell me a cut off switch

    Chris

    But this looks like a nice switch...

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    Quote Originally Posted by FVRacer21 View Post
    Russ,

    Thanks - now every web site I look at tries to sell me a cut off switch
    Sorry. I know what you mean. I generally spend a short time deciding what to get, buy it, then see ads for it for the next few months. I'll probably be seeing cut off switch ads for a while now, too.
    Racer Russ
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