Ignition switch

[SnoBrdr]

Is there a direct replacement for the ignition switch.

I see the EMGO ones advertised a lot of places. Any good?

I ask as my key is getting hard to turn at time, have to play with it to get it to turn.

I saw a NOS one for $350, Felt that was a tad high.

[CYBORG]

that is real high for a switch

[robin1731]

I'd sell you a rolling 75 frame, with Lesters, and a good ignition switch and title for that same amount of money.


That's how much too high that price is for just a switch.

[CYBORG]

i;ve bought complete bikes for less then that

[mrtwowheel]

Have you tried spraying directly into the key hole with WD40 or 100% silicone? The electrical contacts are under the lock part and spraying into the key hole won't hurt the contacts. If you bought a used one, it may need the contacts cleaned, there is a good chance that the key pattern might be the same.

Scott

[SnoBrdr]

Have you tried spraying directly into the key hole with WD40 or 100% silicone? The electrical contacts are under the lock part and spraying into the key hole won't hurt the contacts. If you bought a used one, it may need the contacts cleaned, there is a good chance that the key pattern might be the same.

Scott

Haven't tried that but I will.

Thanks for the tip.

[Dirty Dave]

I have an extra you can have for shipping charges or try eBay. I scored a complete set, ignition, tank lock and helmet locks for under $50.

I needed 3 different keys before.

[Gowing]

I have an emgo, it works fine and is inexpensive. It's a year old and so far so good..
Fits well. I messed with mine for a while, (taking apart, cleaning, scraping brass contacts, etc)
Till I was left suddenly stranded for a few hours roadside. One of the best 25 bucks I've spent.
I need to get all my locks single keyed now.

[jdvorchak]

Please don't squirt WD-40 into a key lock. PB Blaster or better yet dry graphite lock lube. I have a CB1000C that the key or the switch is getting worn but I found that when I flipped the key over it worked a lot easier. So I have to think it's not the lock but the key unless it seems to go into the lock rough. In that case lube the lock.

[SnoBrdr]

Please don't squirt WD-40 into a key lock. PB Blaster or better yet dry graphite lock lube. I have a CB1000C that the key or the switch is getting worn but I found that when I flipped the key over it worked a lot easier. So I have to think it's not the lock but the key unless it seems to go into the lock rough. In that case lube the lock.

I put a couple drops of PB.

Key goes right in but when you try to turn it, it can put up a fight.

[mrtwowheel]

No good reason not to use WD40, it's a better solvent than it is lubricant. Flush it, drench it with WD40 or Walmarts Tech Lubricant. If you get it moving good then use a thin oil that will stay for a while. It's worth a shot (of WD).

Scott

[roncar]

...I have a CB1000C that the key or the switch is getting worn but I found that when I flipped the key over it worked a lot easier...

The locks (in our case) only use the cut on one side at a time. Flipping the key over uses the 'other' side. Sounds like you have one side worn more than the other or slightly mis-cut.

Key goes right in but when you try to turn it, it can put up a fight.

Could be the key, could be the lock, could be a combination of both. When I cut keys by code, I purposely cut them slightly shallow but still within tolerance. In my mind. this helps compensate for wear within the lock.

Please don't squirt WD-40 into a key lock. PB Blaster or better yet dry graphite lock lube.

Graphite is best but any light oil will work. The problem with oil is it will attract dirt and dust that can eventually gum up the inner workings of the lock.

[jdvorchak]

Anyone that follows me knows I think the only good use for WD-40 is to loan it a neighbor who you don't like.

The problem I've had with WD-40 is that after a couple of months it forms a sticky almost waxy residue that quickly forms a gummy coating that attracts dirt. The last think you want inside a key lock. I have had great results with PB Blaster or MMO but best results with dry graphite.