Benzo
New Member
Heres the deal. Ive got a 76 cb500t with a broken ignition switch.
This particular ignition switch is next to impossible to find, as it has a fork lock on it as well. Originals are rare on ebay and go for 60+ with or without keys :-\
There are new units on ebay advertised to fit the cb500t but I'm almost certain they won't work because the mounts are totally different. Plus they are 60 bucks or more and come from the UK. Returns would be a nightmare.
The indicator cluster? (neutral, high beam, signals) are located on a panel that mounts to this switch. see pic
So essentially i have to keep the bad switch there so i still have a mount for my cluster :-\
Here are my options as i see it, unless someone else has some suggestions. Keep in mind i want to get this on the road asap.
1) wait and buy an original if i can find one (may take forever)
2) take a chance and buy a "new" one which I'm sure won't work.
3) relocate a second ignition switch (i have an extra) somewhere along frame like a cb450. Or possibly hide it somewhere?
Any ideas or input?
This particular ignition switch is next to impossible to find, as it has a fork lock on it as well. Originals are rare on ebay and go for 60+ with or without keys :-\
There are new units on ebay advertised to fit the cb500t but I'm almost certain they won't work because the mounts are totally different. Plus they are 60 bucks or more and come from the UK. Returns would be a nightmare.
The indicator cluster? (neutral, high beam, signals) are located on a panel that mounts to this switch. see pic
So essentially i have to keep the bad switch there so i still have a mount for my cluster :-\
Here are my options as i see it, unless someone else has some suggestions. Keep in mind i want to get this on the road asap.
1) wait and buy an original if i can find one (may take forever)
2) take a chance and buy a "new" one which I'm sure won't work.
3) relocate a second ignition switch (i have an extra) somewhere along frame like a cb450. Or possibly hide it somewhere?
Any ideas or input?