No. The HDM switch is simply a replacment/plug n play, for the key switch. New improved key switch. The Run/Start buttons are on the handlebars. I suppose if you rewire/butcher the wiring, you can go whatever way you want? If you want to keep things original BigDog, these are the items you will want as they are plug n play without having to change/run wires elsewhere. Your bike, your descision which way you want to go. Personally, I prefer to keep things as original as I can. But to each their own.