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Can I leave the starter switch wiring unconnected on my bike and still start it?

This bike has a starter switch (button) and a kickstart. The starter switch is connected by one wire and then is grounded. If I make sure the wire shorts out, can I leave that unconnected and just use the kickstart?
This bike has a starter switch


I don't know why you'd want to, but you can, yes.

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