Mick i know what you are sayin about a loose key, i had a GS1100 in the early 80 that the key became loose in the switch, the bike had some other issues because of it, like with the parking light not coming on

 

Pure nonsense.
Switch position is controlled by detent.
Key retention is controlled by tumblers.

The key enables the turning of the switch, and has nothing at all to do with the positional location of the switch.

The electrical part of the switch is related to the position of the switch, not whether or not you can turn it, or the key stays in.

It matters not if 100 people say "yeah, I know what you are talking about, Mick".

It is still wrong, and I feel very sorry for anyone that listens to such incorrect nonsense.

You guys amaze me with the things you believe(which could never be true) and the things you refuse to believe(that have always been true).

Absolutely incredible.

 

good old iron gear allways good for a laugh!! if the detents are wore out then yes the electrical part could be affected, if the detents are wore out then yes it could stop or move between the electrical switches and cause problems, and if the tumblers are wore the switch can move without the key with the vibration these thing go thru its a wonder this doesnt hapen more often!

 

... +1

 

I think IR0NGEAR is right, back then i was using some mind altering substances, i could have imagined the whole thing, LOL

That was a long time ago thinking about it, that GS 1100 was the fastest thing out of the factory showroom, it ran low 11 second time slips




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Quote:
Originally Posted by Neal Perez
Mick i know what you are sayin about a loose key, i had a GS1100 in the early 80 that the key became loose in the switch, the bike had some other issues because of it, like with the parking light not coming on

Pure nonsense.
Switch position is controlled by detent.
Key retention is controlled by tumblers.

The key enables the turning of the switch, and has nothing at all to do with the positional location of the switch.

The electrical part of the switch is related to the position of the switch, not whether or not you can turn it, or the key stays in.

It matters not if 100 people say "yeah, I know what you are talking about, Mick".

It is still wrong, and I feel very sorry for anyone that listens to such incorrect nonsense.

You guys amaze me with the things you believe(which could never be true) and the things you refuse to believe(that have always been true).

Absolutely incredible.