Replacing Clutch Switch on '77 GL1000

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Replacing Clutch Switch on '77 GL1000

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I'm replacing the clutch switch on my project because on the old one the wires had completely pulled out of the switch end. I got a replacement from 4into1 and bought "35340-329-003" which supposedly supercedes the original number "35360-341-000". This is super tight going into the hole in the clutch handle frame and there is a little tit/tang that is supposed to stick into the bottom half of the frame. I don't see any way it is going to go in but I'm afraid to force it to much, I don't want to break it. So is the clutch switch normally real tight and should I keep pushing it in? It looks to me like the tit will break right off if I keep pushing. Overall it looks the same size as the original, just slightly longer as it protrudes out the clutch handle frame.
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Re: Replacing Clutch Switch on '77 GL1000

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It's been several years since I replaced the clutch switch assembly on my trike, but I do clearly remember there is a pip on the side of the switch body which indexes into a matching recess in the perch bore where it is installed.

Did you thoroughly clean out the clutch switch installation bore and visibly match those complementing indexing edges up?

I also remember judiciously pulling on the integral switch wires while pushing on the body to guide and correctly seat the clutch switch assembly into the bore.

Without looking at my installation, I vaguely recall the soft part of the switch assembly did emerge out the hole, which would apparently seal the visible end of a properly installed clutch switch assembly from allowing dust and water intrusion.

That's the best explanation I can offer. ;)
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Re: Replacing Clutch Switch on '77 GL1000

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Just did that on my 75 gl1000. It is tight but once lined up and getting a good start in the handle it will go in. Once in, the clutch lever pushed mine in the rest of the way.
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