Ignition Switch in side covers?

Ive been looking at relocating my ignition switch as ill be doing all new bars, with internal wiring, and miniswitches in the coming week. Anyone see a problem with having the ignition switch/ key in the side cover? I was thinking it should be easy enough to mount there and Ill be keeping the side covers for a while till I get a new battery.

Any better locations that dont require too much work?

I think the side covers are too flimsy to mount you key. You would probably want to weld a tab to the frame somewhere.

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I agree. I welded a tab just under the seat on my old one and hooked up a pull switch for the headlights and a push button start. Worked perfect and you couldn't see them.

See the side cover. That is where mine is. I put a car type on there.
I reinforced the plastic with some fiberglass on the inside of the cover.

Thanks MrYeats, that's exactly what I was thinking of. I like your idea of reinforcing it too.