Topic: Ignition switch

[bwaller]

Looks like I'll have to change the ignition switch, 1977 550. Any bad experiences with aftermarket? I see a new one on on E-bay probably Emgo.

Thanks

[74cb750]

Hey, Emgo, you go one year, maybe two. Then need to replace again.

Good luck.

[bwaller]

Thanks 74,

I quess I should have known better huh?

[Jonesy]

I'm getting ready to ditch the Emgo switch in my 750. It doesn't want to let go of the key anymore!

[74cb750]

Emgo = Nogo in my book.
Case in point (jonesy)

[ProTeal55]

You can go to any auto parts store and get an ign. switch from a late model GM car/truck/etc..
Whats nice about these , is that they allow you to use the key to start the bike, just like car.
In a chopper / bobber build, it helps out(one less button to clutter up the bike...) 

[cb650]

Verry unhappy with the emgo switch on my 360.   



                   Terry

[bill440cars]

            Hey, I'm glad to hear about those switches. Eventually, I'll be needing a few myself. A little
     while back, I got a used factory switch for my CL450K6 and I'll probably try to pick one up on ebay
     every now & then. If you don't try ProTeal's idea, you might consider trying ebay (if you haven't 
     already). I hate to hear when someone has gotten a raw deal, poor service or what ever but,
     putting it on the forum helps others to stay away from the culprits. It's a shame that we have to
     be so suspicious of others. Later on, Bill

[clarkjh]

One on E-bay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974-Honda-CB550-CB-550-Four-Ignition-Switch-w-Key_W0QQitemZ4624305918QQcategoryZ35584QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Doesn't look after market.

James

[Jay B]

You can go to any auto parts store and get an ign. switch from a late model GM car/truck/etc..
Whats nice about these , is that they allow you to use the key to start the bike, just like car.
In a chopper / bobber build, it helps out(one less button to clutter up the bike...) 

Very cool idea. Wouldn't have thought of that