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    Ignition switch replacement

    My switch is getting kind of weird and concerned it may go out on me unexpectedly.

    I found a 2016 post about a WEMOTO plug and play switch. I looked it up and it is still available.

    Has anyone tried one recently that can vouch for this part?

    https://www.wemoto.com/bikes/honda/n...gnition_switch
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    • #2
      EMGO is another good US supplier of ignition switches.
      Last edited by squirrelman; 10-03-2022, 05:46 PM.
      "It's only getting worse."


      MY rides: '97 VFR750, '90 Red Hawk, '88 Blue/Black Hawk, '86 RWB VFR700 (3), '86 Yamaha Radian, '90 VTR250, '89 VTR250 (2), '73 CB125, '66 Yamaha YL-1

      Sold: '86 FJ1200, '92 ZX-7, '90 Radian, '73 CB750, '89 all-white Hawk, '88 blue Hawk, '86 FZ600, '86 Yam Fazer 700 , '89 VTR250, '87 VFR700F2, '86 VFR700F.

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        • #3
          Awesome, thanks S-Man

          -Jim M

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            • #4
              Originally Posted by Realred96
              My switch is getting kind of weird and concerned it may go out on me unexpectedly.

              I found a 2016 post about a WEMOTO plug and play switch. I looked it up and it is still available.

              Has anyone tried one recently that can vouch for this part?
              I have one on order, it’s currently in Fla. customs. So far as I can tell, it’s a direct replacement for the OEM. I’ll report my findings when it arrives…

              This forum is entirely dedicated to wasting time and money modifying a slow motorcycle. - joel

              Nothing like a project to keep you busy, slowly draining funds out of the wallet! - spacetiger

              Our Hawks have all the power any mature, sensible rider can use on any street or highway without carrying around excessively unnecessary big-bore weight and power - squirrelman

              Bike builds can be and most time are art and expression. To take something mass produced and impersonal and make something personal that you can't stop staring at as you walk away. There is nothing I find more satisfying than looking at something cool and beautiful and thinking "I made that". - 6

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                • #5
                  some other search resources show it as a Revere switch, so not sure it is going to work on the Hawk but hopefully it does. Not a cheap solution but if it comes with a key and works that would be great. A couple of my bikes just need an igniton switch due to having modified subframes and afermarket gas caps. Please post back with the results!
                  88 Blue Hawk GT - Under construction but rideable (guest approved)
                  89 BlackHawk 2.0 - On the lift and being assembled
                  90 Hawk GT (color as to yet be determined) - Still on the shelf in crates

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                    • #6
                      Originally Posted by ParcNHawk

                      The stock Hawk uses a 3 pin... and a 2 pin mini...and a single bullet.
                      This was a reply from Parc concerning the OEM Hawk pigtails. As soon as mine arrives, I’ll let you know if it’s proper.

                      A link to my discussion on the subject is below:​
                      1988 Candy Flair Blue - Honda Hawk GT Forum
                      https://www.hawkgtforum.com
                      I joined the forum in July of 2015, shortly after swinging a deal for a flock of 4 Hawks. Not to re-cover ground that I already tread, if interested, hes a link to
                      This forum is entirely dedicated to wasting time and money modifying a slow motorcycle. - joel

                      Nothing like a project to keep you busy, slowly draining funds out of the wallet! - spacetiger

                      Our Hawks have all the power any mature, sensible rider can use on any street or highway without carrying around excessively unnecessary big-bore weight and power - squirrelman

                      Bike builds can be and most time are art and expression. To take something mass produced and impersonal and make something personal that you can't stop staring at as you walk away. There is nothing I find more satisfying than looking at something cool and beautiful and thinking "I made that". - 6

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                        • #7
                          Thanks everyone for the replies....This site is the best! $62 does not seem like a lot to fix the problem.

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                            • #8
                              Originally Posted by Realred96
                              $62 does not seem like a lot to fix the problem.
                              When you come down to it, $62 for all I’ve put into my bike is chicken feed. Let’s hope it’s the correct piece…
                              This forum is entirely dedicated to wasting time and money modifying a slow motorcycle. - joel

                              Nothing like a project to keep you busy, slowly draining funds out of the wallet! - spacetiger

                              Our Hawks have all the power any mature, sensible rider can use on any street or highway without carrying around excessively unnecessary big-bore weight and power - squirrelman

                              Bike builds can be and most time are art and expression. To take something mass produced and impersonal and make something personal that you can't stop staring at as you walk away. There is nothing I find more satisfying than looking at something cool and beautiful and thinking "I made that". - 6
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                                • #9
                                  Originally Posted by Realred96
                                  Thanks everyone for the replies....This site is the best! $62 does not seem like a lot to fix the problem.
                                  Well, I finally rec'd the ignition switch from WeMoto. It's not the proper piece. I contacted them and there appears to be a packaging snafu and they are working to get me the correct switch. I'll continue to keep you posted on my findings.

                                  First pic is what I need (and what they do have), pic 2 is what I rec'd. They've been very prompt with their communications.

                                  IMG_1314.jpg IMG_4110.jpg
                                  This forum is entirely dedicated to wasting time and money modifying a slow motorcycle. - joel

                                  Nothing like a project to keep you busy, slowly draining funds out of the wallet! - spacetiger

                                  Our Hawks have all the power any mature, sensible rider can use on any street or highway without carrying around excessively unnecessary big-bore weight and power - squirrelman

                                  Bike builds can be and most time are art and expression. To take something mass produced and impersonal and make something personal that you can't stop staring at as you walk away. There is nothing I find more satisfying than looking at something cool and beautiful and thinking "I made that". - 6
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                                    • #10
                                      Well, poop.
                                      "I couldn't afford NOT to buy it!"

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                                        • #11
                                          UPDATE:

                                          Wemoto has identified a mix up in parts/labels and are working to correct the issue. They are shipping me a replacement piece at no charge and told me to just keep the incorrect switch as shipping it back would be costly. I am thus far very satisfied w/their support, I'll update again once the replacement part arrives...
                                          This forum is entirely dedicated to wasting time and money modifying a slow motorcycle. - joel

                                          Nothing like a project to keep you busy, slowly draining funds out of the wallet! - spacetiger

                                          Our Hawks have all the power any mature, sensible rider can use on any street or highway without carrying around excessively unnecessary big-bore weight and power - squirrelman

                                          Bike builds can be and most time are art and expression. To take something mass produced and impersonal and make something personal that you can't stop staring at as you walk away. There is nothing I find more satisfying than looking at something cool and beautiful and thinking "I made that". - 6

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                                            • #12
                                              I really appreciate the update. If they come through They have another sale coming their way.

                                              -Jim

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                                                • #13
                                                  Originally Posted by Realred96
                                                  I really appreciate the update. If they come through They have another sale coming their way.
                                                  Well, this was totally unexpected! I contacted Wemoto on Monday and the part arrived from the UK today. All indications are it’s the correct part. Box says Taiwan, but isn’t everything these days? Time will tell.

                                                  These guys know customer service. I highly recommend dealing with them.

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                                                  This forum is entirely dedicated to wasting time and money modifying a slow motorcycle. - joel

                                                  Nothing like a project to keep you busy, slowly draining funds out of the wallet! - spacetiger

                                                  Our Hawks have all the power any mature, sensible rider can use on any street or highway without carrying around excessively unnecessary big-bore weight and power - squirrelman

                                                  Bike builds can be and most time are art and expression. To take something mass produced and impersonal and make something personal that you can't stop staring at as you walk away. There is nothing I find more satisfying than looking at something cool and beautiful and thinking "I made that". - 6

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                                                    • #14
                                                      You could say their Customer Service is...

                                                      Hi Level
                                                      "I couldn't afford NOT to buy it!"
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                                                        • #15
                                                          No Honda on the keys?????
                                                          88 Blue Hawk GT - Under construction but rideable (guest approved)
                                                          89 BlackHawk 2.0 - On the lift and being assembled
                                                          90 Hawk GT (color as to yet be determined) - Still on the shelf in crates

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