DIY Ignition Switch Repair - Get home, Keep Your Locks!

[idk]

Make sure you also fit an EB kit or @DEcosse's headlight bypass or you will have the same problem again @TheKid.

 

[Glenn]

First off - I am no expert, I assume no liability for this information, this is simply documenting what I did in hopes that it may help you.

I'll first post the hotwire I did almost two years ago. It got me home, but this does not turn on your headlights, turn signals, or brake lights. I'm sure another couple of wires will get those straight. I also don't know if this arrangement removes the fuse from the circuit, use caution. This wasn't safe or legal but I didn't have very far to go and this limped me home. Search the previous thread for actual wiring schematics to figure this out.

The first time I did this the plastic had simply melted enough to pinch the floating contact plate, I pushed it up into position and it worked for almost two years. It is now completely broken off and won't line up anymore. But when the new switch comes in I will simply replace these pieces and re-install on the bike - I can keep my original locks, no need to replace the gas tank or seat lock.

Thanks for this, second time my ignition switch has let me down. First time 11 months ago the live wire to the ignition dropped off, id put it down to bad soldering. This time i followed your post and pulled the switch apart and one of the prongs wasn't been allowed to pass thru the plastic due to slight melting, back together and working fine now.
Will look into a piggy back relay and the EB conversion, thanks again you saved me a few $$$$.