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Ignition Switch Hookup Issue!

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by rauth5536, Mar 29, 2012.

  1. rauth5536

    rauth5536 New Member

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    I bought a Craigslist junker, a 78 honda cb550k

    The bike didn't come with an ignition switch, just a new one still in the box with zero installation instruction.

    I've searched everywhere for instructions, I've ben to two honda dealerships and they where no help at all!

    The switch has five prongs: 2 high, 3 below

    The bikes wire colors are: Red, black, brown w/ a white line, and 2 solid browns.

    Help PLEASE!!!

    If i had to guess it would be red then black on top, then brown, brown/white, brown??
    Id try it but i don't want to burn up the wires and have to rewire everything.

    YOUR HELP WOULD BE VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!



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    rauth5536, Mar 29, 2012
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  3. Lucifer

    Lucifer Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to the forum...Dealers are a waste of time unless you have a new bike and need warranty work done....no matter what brand bike you ride....
    I did a quick google search to see if I could find something to help you, I found this...
    Top : brown blank brown/white Bottom: black red brown
    Here's where I found it 78F CB750 Ignition switch wire placement....Good Luck!!:devil:
    Lucifer, Mar 29, 2012
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    rauth5536 New Member

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    Thanks a lot!
    idk how you found that so fast i've looking for weeks! lol
    rauth5536, Mar 29, 2012
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    Lucifer knows his way around the inner net - has helped me many a time! Good luck with your ignition and welcome to the forum!
    joshbob, Mar 29, 2012
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    Lucifer Well-Known Member

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    :roflmao:Google is your friend:D:roflmao:
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    Ps. Get rid of the pretty blue gloves! No biker would get caught with them (at least not post pics with them on) :roflmao:
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    didn't want us to see his finger prints and find out who he really is.
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    Good thinking HarleySLR! :roflmao:
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    That he is Has help me with a few links over time guess he know how to word it right
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    i thought maybe he played a doctor on the side....................:D
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    Good job Lucifer that was great of you to take the extra time and do a search for him. This is what makes Bike Talk a great sit.
    I bought a new 1976 550 four and it was a great bike but never pulled the switch. The manual will be your best friend:)
    FLHTbiker, Mar 31, 2012
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