First Generation Ascots > The Thumper Years: Modified To Full Customs
Dutch FT project
FT500R:
thanks wouter,
defenitely werktuigbouw ftw! almost done myself now so ill be calling myself in a couple of months :D
the ground clearence with the cbr forks is actually quite good. no complaints from me. I've still got the 19 inch front tire wich is huge, that helps a lot for ground clearance.
unfortunately my ignition switch developed a little issues so im looking for a new one or a way to mend it.
J6G1Z:
What is the ignition switch doing, or not doing?
I've repaired one before & had to replace one before. The one that I had to replace was broken in half & & the top half was missing. I ended up finding another ignition switch, gas cap lock & a key on eBay for not a lot of money. Think it was in the $30 range. I just unplugged the old switch & plugged in the newer one & all was well.
On the one that I repaired. It wasn't making electrical contact when in the ON position. I took it apart & lightly cleaned the small brass contacts with some extra fine sandpaper & contact cleaner spray. I then took an ice pick & carefully made several indentations in each brass contact. This raised some of the material around the indents. I then lubed up each contact with a dab of dielectric grease & re-assembled the unit. It worked fine after that & is still working.
Good luck
J.
FT500R:
i have excatly the same problem as you describe, no contact when the ignition switch is in the 'on'postion.
Traced it down to a faulty connection for the red wire, can't open the ignition switch though. Maybe I haven't tried hard enough ;)
how did you get it apart?
i've allready ordered a new one for 30 euros including a gas cap lock but having a (working) spare cant be bad.
cheers.
J6G1Z:
I can't remember exactly which bike I repaired the switch on. I seem to recall bending a few tangs & the switch seperated into several sections.
There is a fusible link hidden in a plastic box by the battery that I recently discovered on my project bike. I haven't looked at the wiring diagram to determine where in the scheme that it falls, but you might want to check that out also.
Good luck
J.
FT500R:
you mean That fusible link in the starter relay housing? That can cause problems aswell, Im well aware of that.
I've replaced mine with a normal car fuse.
I've removed the complete ignition switch to measure it and thats when I discovered the problem so it can't be anything else.
I'll try to get it open, its already busted so it can't get any worse :D
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