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Offline cb750frank

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ignition switch
« on: June 16, 2007, 08:09:47 PM »
 My two year old just lost my keys for my 1975 cb750. Do I need a switch with the square or round plug? Don't want to order the wrong one off of ebay. Also I need a rear tire tube. Where are u guys buying them from. My local parts place did not have a 120/90/18. trying to get this thing road worhty. thanks for the help.

Offline puppytrax

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Re: ignition switch
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2007, 04:35:49 AM »
My two year old just lost my keys for my 1975 cb750. Do I need a switch with the square or round plug?

Look at the end of the switch pigtail, probably under the tank. Here's a round end - they're usually brown. The square ends are usually white. (and, rectangular).   ;D

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Offline puppytrax

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Re: ignition switch
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2007, 04:37:07 AM »
...But Mark Troxell at www.hondakeys.com can get a replacement key(s) to you in a couple days...
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Offline bryanj

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Re: ignition switch
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2007, 07:24:37 AM »
Yup, number on switch and then you can get under seat as well. You need a 4.00x18 tube not all that new fangled metric C$*p
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Offline cb750frank

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Re: ignition switch
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2007, 07:27:45 AM »
  thanks puppytrax. I rather get a key instead of changing the switch. this time I will keep the keys away from my little guy.

Offline Patrick

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Re: ignition switch
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2007, 08:15:32 AM »
I got a key made by a local locksmith for $7.

Patrick
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1982 VF750S Sabre
1987 VT1100 Shadow
1979 Yamaha XS11
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