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Ignition switch 8 years 6 months ago #12201

Mightyzod
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Man, I hope I am posting in the right place. I am not good with technology. Is the ignition switch for the KZ1300 prone to failure? I just purchased mine a week ago. I have a new, fully charged battery on it and I get nothing through the switch. Does anyone have a spare that they could part with? Also, I am converting my B to an A, so I will be selling the box, bags, fairing, floor board pegs, (front and back) and that giant chrome what ever it is wrapped around the rear end. Actually, I prefer to trade for stuff I need, but any responses will be considered and appreciated.

Big thanks.

MZ

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Ignition switch 8 years 6 months ago #12202

KZQ Offline Administrator Lifelong Rider Suffering Through MBD Posts: 1032 Thank you received: 275	There are two switches. 1947 Indian Chief, 1968 BSA Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 Kawasaki W3, 1976 KZ900 A4, 1979 KZ750 B4, 1979 KZ750 B4 Trike, 1980 KZ550, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 1985 Kawasaki ZN1300, 1987 Yamaha Trail Way, 2000 Honda Valkyrie Tourer, 1981 GL 1100, 2009 Yamaha RoadLiner S
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Ignition switch 8 years 6 months ago #12204

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Were you aware that there is a second switch under a back corner of the left side cover? Insert the ignition key and turn it clockwise to the horizontal position.
Bill

1947 Indian Chief, 1968 BSA Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 Kawasaki W3, 1976 KZ900 A4, 1979 KZ750 B4, 1979 KZ750 B4 Trike, 1980 KZ550, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 1985 Kawasaki ZN1300, 1987 Yamaha Trail Way, 2000 Honda Valkyrie Tourer, 1981 GL 1100, 2009 Yamaha RoadLiner S

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Ignition switch 8 years 6 months ago #12206

harleychuck1 Offline Senior Member Posts: 55 Thank you received: 0	Send me pics of luggage and hardware Thx This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Ignition switch 8 years 6 months ago #12213

Mark Offline Elite Member Posts: 289 Thank you received: 27	How many times do I see this problem due to not being aware of the Main Isolating switch, once discovered never forgotten 17 years a Z13 owner at present 3 x A1's and an A4
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Ignition switch 8 years 6 months ago #12214

charlie9670 Offline Elite Member Posts: 269 Thank you received: 13	Did the same myself when I bought last year..took the bloody switch to bits and decided it was ok before I realised, had 6 of them in the 80's but didn't remember the simple answer Either never locked myself out or just had too many acid to remember Z13 UK
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