Posted by CS on September 14, 2011, 12:15 am
Looks like my ignition switch on the 1997 Yamaha Royal Star is pooping out.
The bike was having issues starting, and wouldn't run more than a second or
two until after I flipped the ignition on a time or two..then seven, then
twelve, then I said screw it and parked it.
Testing with a multimeter shows an unreliable contact. Jiggling the key
will close and open the contact, and enough jiggling will give a solid,
steady contact.
A new switch goes for just over $200, and as a bonus I have yet another key
to keep track of...early models have separate keys for ignition and each
saddlebag. Three keys is already a pain in the ass.
I don't even want to know what it will cost to replace all the locks, gas
cap, steering lock, seat lock..
So, I would like to repair my switch.
I haven't taken it out of the bike yet. I'm waiting for a day where I work
less than 15 hours.
Has anybody done this? I've fixed other switches before, some more
complicated and intricate.
I haven't fixed an ignition switch, however.
Tips? Hints? Creative insults?
Thanks in advance!
CS
Posted by Rob Kleinschmidt on September 14, 2011, 1:47 am
> Looks like my ignition switch on the 1997 Yamaha Royal Star is pooping out.
> The bike was having issues starting, and wouldn't run more than a second or
> two until after I flipped the ignition on a time or two..then seven, then
> twelve, then I said screw it and parked it.
> Testing with a multimeter shows an unreliable contact. Jiggling the key
> will close and open the contact, and enough jiggling will give a solid,
> steady contact.
> A new switch goes for just over $200, and as a bonus I have yet another key
> to keep track of...early models have separate keys for ignition and each
> saddlebag. Three keys is already a pain in the ass.
> I don't even want to know what it will cost to replace all the locks, gas
> cap, steering lock, seat lock..
> So, I would like to repair my switch.
> I haven't taken it out of the bike yet. I'm waiting for a day where I work
> less than 15 hours.
> Has anybody done this? I've fixed other switches before, some more
> complicated and intricate.
> I haven't fixed an ignition switch, however.
> Tips? Hints? Creative insults?
> Thanks in advance!
> CS
If the switch has little springy things inside, try disassembling
it inside a clear plastic bag so as to catch any flying/falling parts.
Posted by The Older Gentleman on September 14, 2011, 9:25 am
> f the switch has little springy things inside, try disassembling
> it inside a clear plastic bag so as to catch any flying/falling parts.
Excellent advice.
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Posted by Fraser Johnston on September 15, 2011, 11:46 pm
On 14/09/11 1:47 PM, Rob Kleinschmidt wrote:
> If the switch has little springy things inside, try disassembling
> it inside a clear plastic bag so as to catch any flying/falling parts.
AKA Pingfuckits.
Fraser
Posted by krusty kritter on September 14, 2011, 7:14 am
> A new switch goes for just over $200
What's your life worth to you?
If you do a mickey mouse repair and your repaired switch fails while
an 18-wheeler is coming at you, you could die then and there/
Go to www.bikebandit.com and search for "OEM parts."
Bikebandit sells parts for 22% off the normal price.
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> The bike was having issues starting, and wouldn't run more than a second or
> two until after I flipped the ignition on a time or two..then seven, then
> twelve, then I said screw it and parked it.
> Testing with a multimeter shows an unreliable contact. Jiggling the key
> will close and open the contact, and enough jiggling will give a solid,
> steady contact.
> A new switch goes for just over $200, and as a bonus I have yet another key
> to keep track of...early models have separate keys for ignition and each
> saddlebag. Three keys is already a pain in the ass.
> I don't even want to know what it will cost to replace all the locks, gas
> cap, steering lock, seat lock..
> So, I would like to repair my switch.
> I haven't taken it out of the bike yet. I'm waiting for a day where I work
> less than 15 hours.
> Has anybody done this? I've fixed other switches before, some more
> complicated and intricate.
> I haven't fixed an ignition switch, however.
> Tips? Hints? Creative insults?
> Thanks in advance!
> CS