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    How Do I Remove the Ignition Switch?

    I've tried searching and I come up with threads for members that have already removed it and have a different question.

    The wires leading into the ignition switch on my bike are fried and I need to remove the switch to get at them. Do I just pry up that little plastic crown on top? It seems like it would break.

    #2
    There are two allen head screws, look under the ignition, they are upside down underneath.
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      #3
      Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
      There are two allen head screws, look under the ignition, they are upside down underneath.

      They are upside down overneath tsk tsk tsk.

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        #4
        Wrong side down and upside backwards toward the opposite side of the top. That's where they are.

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          #5
          I just removed the entire gauge cluster and I don't see any screws for the ignition switch.



          Do I need to pry this plastic cap up?



          I gave it a slight "nudge" with a flat head screw driver and it's not responding well...

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            #6
            Originally posted by MadCapsule View Post
            I just removed the entire gauge cluster and I don't see any screws for the ignition switch.



            Do I need to pry this plastic cap up?



            I gave it a slight "nudge" with a flat head screw driver and it's not responding well...
            That plastic nut unthreads
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              #7
              Originally posted by hjfisk View Post
              That plastic nut unthreads
              I'm sure that'll be fun after 33 years of never being messed with.

              I may have to invent some new curse words just for this task.

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                #8
                Originally posted by MadCapsule View Post
                I'm sure that'll be fun after 33 years of never being messed with.

                I may have to invent some new curse words just for this task.
                Actually it shouldn't be all that hard. If you do break it and need another switch PM me I have a couple of them
                1984 GS1100GK newest addition to the heard
                80 GS 1000gt- most favorite ride love this bike
                1978 GS1000E- Known as "RoadKill" , Finished :D
                83 gs750ed- first new purchase
                85 EX500- vintage track weapon
                1958Ducati 98 Tourismo
                “Remember When in doubt use full throttle, It may not improve the situation ,but it will end the suspense ,
                If it isn't going to make it faster or safer it isn't worth doing

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by hjfisk View Post
                  Actually it shouldn't be all that hard. If you do break it and need another switch PM me I have a couple of them
                  I'm out of daylight, so I'll give it a go tomorrow after work.

                  Thanks for the tip!

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                    #10
                    So, unless there's a special tool I'm unaware of, that plastic cap isn't going to unscrew without me destroying it. I've drenched it in PB Blaster multiple times and I won't so much as budge. I've wrapped a rubber band around it and then went at it with a pair of pliers. Nothing.

                    Any suggestions?

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                      #11
                      Break it off, maybe someone has glued it, as those plastic nuts tend to vibrate loose or even strip the threads easily.
                      Your call!

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                        #12
                        Are the other threads on the metal body of the ignition switch itself?

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                          #13
                          Hmm, I don't know your bike but maybe try unscrewing the ignition from the bottom?

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by ikantbreave View Post
                            Hmm, I don't know your bike but maybe try unscrewing the ignition from the bottom?
                            I gave that a try the other day. That sucker's not coming out of there with anything less than a hacksaw.

                            Yesterday I bought a soldering iron, stripped the old wires up to a point that they looked decent, and soldered in some undamaged wiring from my old harness. Then I covered the soldered sections in liquid tape, let it dry and covered that in electrical tape. It's not pretty, but (I think) it should work.

                            Now, hopefully all I have to do, is get the rest of the new wiring harness connected properly.

                            Here's hoping it works.

                            I'll make sure to stand in a puddle of water when I try to start it up. You can never play it too safe when it comes to electricity!

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