how to change an ignition switch

[rhys0019]

Hi my bike got stolen a few weeks ago and it was a cat d riright off. I brought it back off the insurance the damage was a dented tank, smashed lower faring and a smashed ignition switch. I've ordered a new ignition but I am unsure about fitting it I've looked on you tube but there's nothing I was just wondering if anyone could advise me. Do I need to take off the top yoke or can I get to it another way? And does anybody know anyone near wolverhampton that does tank repairs and resprays

[ebenviljoen]

same happened to me. front fairing needs to come off completely to get to the plug. unplug it and take the yoke off completely. tricky bit is to get the old ignition out. it looks like rivets keeping it in place but is actually bolts. i drilled holes is each and retracted them with easy outs. and then just used normal bolts to re-attach. hope that helps.

[Wicky]

You'll need to remove the old ign switch from the top yoke - held in by security fittings?

Is your VTR and early or late model with HSS?

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[bsabloke]

Unplug ignition switch from the loom & remove the top yolk with ignition fitted to it.
carefully drill hole in centre of each fixing. Max size 6mm-6.5mm.
they are 8mm shear bolts.
I drilled a 4mm pilot & when i drilled 6mm i wound studs out when i reversed the drill.
2 x 8mm allen key headed bolts required to refit new ignition switch.
i'm not too far away from you. If you need help, bring the yolk over to me & i can sort it for you. I have bolts too

[bsabloke]

I didn't remove fairing but did the job ok

[macdee]

same happened to me. front fairing needs to come off completely to get to the plug. unplug it and take the yoke off completely. tricky bit is to get the old ignition out. it looks like rivets keeping it in place but is actually bolts. i drilled holes is each and retracted them with easy outs. and then just used normal bolts to re-attach. hope that helps.

like your thinking on the easy outs

[MacV2]

If you have a dremell type tool just cut the heads off, the switch will come away & use mole grips to unscrew the remaining bolt. It wont matter if you cut into the switch it's self as you are junking it.

Don't know how much the new switch is costing you but I have one for sale @ £10 it has one key only, getting a 2nd cut will only cost a couple of quid. If you can cancel the order you can save a few bob...It is off a non HISS VRT !

If your interested reply on here & I'll PM you.

[rhys0019]

Thanks for the replys I wil be doing it this weekend. I think I'll be ok with the fitting. The only problem is that my old ignition had 3 wires . 2 red one blue. I don't know what the blue one is for? My new ignition has four wires? Wdoes anybody know why?

[MacV2]

Thanks for the replys I wil be doing it this weekend. I think I'll be ok with the fitting. The only problem is that my old ignition had 3 wires . 2 red one blue. I don't know what the blue one is for? My new ignition has four wires? Wdoes anybody know why?

Possible because they have sent the wrong one...

What year is your bike ?

Does it have HISS fitted?

[rhys0019]

It's a 1999 model and it doesn't have hiss on it

[MacV2]

It's a 1999 model and it doesn't have hiss on it

Like this one then also off a '98...





The way I see it you have the following options...

A/ If the plug fits, fit it & see if it works, it may not as the HISS system uses a programmable key & the gubbins for that will be in the ECU...

B/ Contact the seller & in the politest possible terms tell the numptie they have sent you the wrong one & you want the correct one with 3 wires or your money back.

C/ Get your money back & buy the one I have for £10 + postage.

Simples...