switch assembly, ignition

[zuluwiz]

Does anyone know where one of these could be found, new? It doesn't seem like any part seller has one. (I did see one for $260. Ain't no way I'm paying that.) This is for an 81 gs850, p/n 37100-45100 or -45101. I will buy used if I must, but new is always better.

[Steve]

I certainly don't have a new one, but might have a used one.

What part of oHIo?

[Redman]

A prominent supplier that I checked said "not available", which means will not be available from Suzuki to any other supplier either. Maybe you might happen to find some supplier that happens to still have one in stock (NOS), but, yah, will be a high price like you mentioned.

So.... used is about your only option.
When searching on ebay, if search for the part number, will find the NOS ones for high price like you mentioned.
If search for description, then will find the used ones.

.... or... tell us what the problem is, maybe it can be resolved somehow.

[Redman]

Chat with Steve, first.

and/or.....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/suzuki-gs850-gs850gl-main-ignition-key-switch-lock-set-GS1100GL-1981-1982-1983/123475712280?hash=item1cbfb9d918:g:fwgAAOSwQqZb4xK 7

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1981-Suzuki-GS850-GS-850G-850-ignition-switch-key-lock/321866483807?hash=item4af0bcc85f:g:7PsAAOSwHmhV7xEr

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Suzuki-GS850-GS-850-GS850L-850L-1981-ignition-switch-key/371683635415?hash=item568a1230d7:g:RR8AAOSwARZXiTcD

and I dont know what to think of this one:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ignition-Switch-Lock-Key-Set-for-Suzuki-GS850G-GS1000-Speichenrad-GS1100G-Kardan/283405401177?hash=item41fc473c59:g:FEIAAOSwPEhcfmX8

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[zuluwiz]

The problem with it is it's worn out. The fit is sloppy, and sometimes goes too far in. I think I'll try a used parts place near here first (D & A Cycle Salvage, in Decatur.) I don't really want a used part, but..oh well.

[Grimly]

and I dont know what to think of this one:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ignition-Switch-Lock-Key-Set-for-Suzuki-GS850G-GS1000-Speichenrad-GS1100G-Kardan/283405401177?hash=item41fc473c59:g:FEIAAOSwPEhcfmX8

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Hey, it's for a SVZUKL, it must be good.
I've been meaning to buy a replacement ignition switch for the past couple of years. In the meantime that duty is being performed by a forktruck ignition switch mounted in a pill box tie-wrapped to the bars. Been looking at Emgo units on ebay.com and they look good enough.
I'd not bother with another old 40 year old unit, as it will be shortly suffering the same problems that put paid to my original.

[GSXR7ED]

Best option is to find a used one...like I did from a member here.


Ed