Clean Cockpit. Clear Mind.
Why Relocating the Ignition is One of the Most Overlooked Upgrades on a Honda CB550
Some modifications transform a motorcycle without anyone immediately noticing why.
An ignition relocation is one of them.
The factory Honda CB550 places the ignition switch directly in the center of the upper triple clamp. It made sense in the 1970s, but once you begin building a custom motorcycle, that bulky switch quickly becomes one of the few remaining pieces reminding you the bike was once stock.
The gauges get smaller.
The handlebars get lower.
The wiring disappears.
Yet the ignition remains front and center.
Every Great Build Removes Visual Noise
When you look at a well-built custom motorcycle, your eye naturally follows the tank, the frame, and the engine.
It isn’t drawn toward the hardware.
Great builders understand that simplicity isn’t about removing parts. It’s about removing distractions.
Relocating the ignition switch opens up the cockpit, allowing the front end to feel cleaner and more intentional without sacrificing functionality.
Sometimes the smallest changes have the biggest impact.
Designed Specifically for the Honda CB550 and CB500
Universal solutions almost always look like universal solutions.
Our Ignition Relocation Mount was designed specifically for the Honda CB550 and CB500, allowing the factory ignition switch to be repositioned neatly out of the rider’s primary line of sight while maintaining the reliability of the OEM component.
There’s no need to replace your ignition or modify the electrical system.
Simply relocate it where it makes more sense for a modern custom build.
It’s the Details That Separate Good Builds from Great Ones
Anyone can install aftermarket parts.
What separates an average build from one that feels professionally designed is attention to detail.
Clean wiring.
Thoughtful component placement.
Balanced proportions.
A cockpit free from unnecessary clutter.
These aren’t the modifications people point out individually.
They’re the details that make the entire motorcycle feel cohesive.
Built for Builders Who Notice the Small Things
At Thirteen Motorcycles, we believe the best parts solve problems quietly.
The Ignition Relocation Mount doesn’t reinvent the Honda CB550.
It simply removes one more distraction, giving the motorcycle the clean, purposeful appearance it should have had from the beginning.
Because the best custom parts aren’t the ones that demand attention.
They’re the ones that make everything else stand out.