IGNITION SWITCH

[mhild]

I have an ignition switch from a 1976 LTD and the plastic switch part is falling apart. The switch itself is good. Will the plastic part from a regular 76 GL1000 fit on my switch? I'll attach a picture of the switch off my bike.
Thanks.....

[77Pinto]

Without pulling the one from my LTD to compare, I would say call your local dealer and see if the igintion switch assy. for the LTD has a superseded part number to a regular switch. If it does (like lots of other parts), its safe bet it will work.



Bill

[CYBORG]

there were two different plastic parts. one is black one is white. some are 5 pin and some are 6. let me look and see if i have a white 5 pin to help you out

[rod willis]

You can still get the contact ass. for the 76-77 it is a Emgo prod. the 75 is a different
part all by its self the one from Emgo is a 5 pin and should just snap onto the switch
Rod

[RB]

I am fairly sure all the plastic caps are the same 75-79 and even to the 83's..

Also the only reason to have the cap removable is if you were going to rebuild the switch by cleaning all the contacts and/or adding new contacts point to the switch..if you did, rebuild, then you could just JB weld the plastic cap back on and be good for another 5 to 10 years..

or buy a new replacement for about $25

I was thinking just the cap not the whole plug with prongs..sorry

[mhild]

The plastic cap literally just disintegrated, so it can't be glued together.

I am fairly sure all the plastic caps are the same 75-79 and even to the 83's..

Also the only reason to have the cap removable is if you were going to rebuild the switch by cleaning all the contacts and/or adding new contacts point to the switch..if you did, rebuild, then you could just JB weld the plastic cap back on and be good for another 5 to 10 years..

or buy a new replacement for about $25

[mhild]

Rod: The emgo switches look totally different than my switch, so I wasn't sure if they would work.

You can still get the contact ass. for the 76-77 it is a Emgo prod. the 75 is a different
part all by its self the one from Emgo is a 5 pin and should just snap onto the switch
Rod

[roncar]

This may help you to more readily identify what will fit. http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 91#p443991

[mhild]

My switch looks just like the two circled in the link you sent me. I have not seen any Emgo part that looks like mine. Do you happen to have a good one you would be willing to sell? If not, what are my options?
Thanks so much for your help.
Mike H.

This may help you to more readily identify what will fit. http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 91#p443991

[roncar]

I have not seen an OEM or aftermarket replacement for the electrical portion of the 75-76 ignition switches. Last I looked, the superseded part number for those switches was the 77 switch. The electrical part of the 77 switch are (were) available separately, OEM and aftermarket "ie EMGO." Your options vary, depending on your desire:

1. Find a used OEM 75-76 switch and use the electrical part on your current switch. This will maintain one key fits all locks (assuming they do now.) Be cautious, a lot of sellers on eBay don't know what they "really" have. I've also seen numerous locks for sale without the electrical part of the switch.
2. Try to repair, jerry rig, your current switch. Depending on what is wrong, this may or may not be feasible.
3. New switch assembly. Pretty sure OEM is unavailable so only choice is aftermarket (ie EMGO.) This will make you have another key for your bike, but is a better option than parking it.

I have one (electrical) switch assembly for a 75-76 that isn't in use. It however has one of the two tabs broke that hold it into the switch assembly.

I also have 2 75-77 EMGO switch assemblies. They are a challenge to make keys for, but I've had some success. Rekeying them to the rest of your bike is out of the question.