starter button - 81 GS 1000

[nutbut]

I've got an 81 GS 1000L (I will post a photo later) and the starter button on my bike self destructed. The little copper plate behind it hit the ground and was never to be seen again. I can use a key and stick it into the hole left by the button and as long as I contact the spring it will fire up for me. It's obviously not the way I want to start it and was wondering how universal the starter button and assembly is across these bikes? I found one on EBAY from a 78 GS 1000 but the control does not look quite like mine. Would I be better off ordering from a dealer?

[bonanzadave]

Let me know what you do cause mine took a poop last week. I actually swapped the horn button for the starter button and it works AOK but in doing so I screwed up the left side switch. The lt/rt/hi/low/horn/auto cancel switch has 5 springs, a little ball and some other moving parts that all go flying the second you open that housing. Bikebandit didnt have the start button even tho they processed my order. I recieved the little contactor but the button and spring were discontinued. ?? Im stopping by the Suzi store tonight and Ill tell you what they say....

[nutbut]

Starter issue

The dealer I called here in RI was not of much help, but did offer the me right side assembly for $90 new. I don't have a manual yet but will see if I can pull a diagram from somewhere to see how it all goes together so I do not cause more problems than what I have.

[thewiz]

Would this work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Suzuki-1980-gs1000g-Handlebar-Control-gs1000-80-gs-1000_W0QQitemZ110148107863QQihZ001QQcategoryZ35594QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

You could maybe dissamble and get your part. Cheap alternative.

[nutbut]

button

Certianly looks better than the one I found from the 78. I think I will throw a bid on it and see what happens before I end up shellin gout $90. Appreciate the link!

[Suzuki mad]

The 78 and 81 handle bar switches will be different. The starter button insides may not be!

Suzuki mad.

[aosmith]

You should be able to use any button and swithc combonation as long as they fit on the handle bars. Keep in mind that all these connection go through a relay so there isn't high current. with minimal work you can make anything work

[bonanzadave]

Im stopping by the Suzi store tonight and Ill tell you what they say....

Yep, just like I thought - buy the whole switch & housing - $101