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Offline Magpie

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Left Switch - what bike, what year?
« on: November 18, 2008, 07:55:29 PM »
Hi guys!
It's a mystery! The switch pictured below has never been used, is the same as the left hand switch on my K1, same wiring but wrapped in silver plastic,and is highly polished. It must be like that from the factory because of the red paint for L and R. I'd like to use it on my K0 project but it would be a shame to paint it. Or is it an early CB750 switch?
Thanks in advance!
Cliff.
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Offline bryanj

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Re: Left Switch - what bike, what year?
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2008, 01:12:14 AM »
Most switches of the time were similar, could be 350 or 450
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Re: Left Switch - what bike, what year?
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2008, 06:01:18 AM »
Probably off a small one, grey wire cover is likely early.. prpbably made in staggering numbers.. go ahead cut the perch off & feel no guilt.... ;D


Bet they are not polished, but ball burnished...
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Re: Left Switch - what bike, what year?
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2008, 06:39:09 AM »
What exactly is ball burnishing?
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Re: Left Switch - what bike, what year?
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2008, 06:39:37 AM »
Why cut off the perch? you need for the clutch lever
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