Topic: CB750 Ignition switch woes

[MCRider]

I have the original ig switch on my K2. But its getting difficult to get the key in, even with lube.  I went to ebay for a new one. Avoiding the cheaper ones of lesser quality, I found an OEM switch, part # = $75. Everett Powersports, good seller, sold it for $58.

Catch is, these new switches don't have old style key numbers and there are 2 keys for the fork lock and 2 for the ig. A call to Everett indicates that's the way Honda does it now.

I'll pay more for an OEM NOS where the key works both locks. Coments?

PS: I have the round plug.

[MCRider]

Maybe this one?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-CB750-750-Recessed-Key-Ignition-Switch-Set-Sandcast-350-450-35010-300-033-/321500781468?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4adaf09b9c&vxp=mtr

 

 

 

[greenjeans]

Those are able to be rebuilt or cleaned.  I had to take mine apart once because
I lost my key 30 miles from home.  It's likely that the brass pins and tiny springs are just
Gummed up or worn after 40 years.  You could also get new pins at a locksmith