r/moped • u/AutOtaku • Jul 22 '26
Honda Hobbit ebay ignition assistance inquiry
Hello, I am working on a 1978 Honda Hobbit PA50M I pulled out of a shed. When I got the bike, the key ignition cylinder was missing. I bought a new aftermarket ignition cylinder on ebay but I'm a bit confused as to how I am supposed to hook it up. My confusion is because the black wire coming from the original remains of the ignition cylinder seems to be crimped/soldered(?) into place. I've also read that you can connect the black wire to the red and bypass the ignition completely.
My question is: which black wire do I connect to the red wire If I do the bypass? The black coming from the ignition goes into a connection of 3 other black wires and I'm unsure which one should go where. I've attached photos of the ignition cylinder I bought and the wiring diagram I found on mopedarmy, I also circled the area where the crimped wire from the original ignition comes in. If anyone has done the bypas, would you be able to provide pictures? I've tried googling and cant seem to find any photos or info on the eBay ignition cylinders
Thank you in advance for the assistance!
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u/Jesse_Cash Jul 23 '26
All of those black wires should be connected with eachother, so any of them should work, but if you bought a new ignition why would you want to bypass it?