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Ignition Switch Harness Swap

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07 Apr 2023 06:04 - 07 Apr 2023 06:08 #882597 by GrumpierGrunt
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Hi, I have a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ 750 Turbo. The previous owner had three different  keys (one for ignition, one for the helmet/seat locks, and one for the gas tank). I am missing one of the helmet locks and for bragging rights, I'd like to have an original GPZ key. I currently have a mix of hardware store specials.

I was browsing fleabay and saw this listing  tinyurl.com/nhcf4ns2

The GPZ Turbo harness coming out of the current switch has six plugs and the one linked has five. Is it possible to swap my current harness from the tubro to the linked barrel and assembly? I get different part numbers for all the items, but the remaining locks in the link look identical. The only difference I can find between the two is the plug coming out of the harness. Was thinking it is more economical to swap them then to go through picking up a new helmet lock, key, and rekeying the existing lock. 
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07 Apr 2023 06:52 - 07 Apr 2023 06:58 #882598 by riturbo
Replied by riturbo on topic Ignition Switch Harness Swap
Yes should work .heres a pic of the ignition with back open . Should be able to put turbo harness in new ignition no problems.

 

Gpz 750 turbo The one I ride
Gpz 750 turbo Not finished
Gpz 750 turbo Not started
Gpz 550 1981
Gpz 550 1983
Bunch of other junk
Last edit: 07 Apr 2023 06:58 by riturbo.

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07 Apr 2023 07:28 #882601 by GrumpierGrunt
Replied by GrumpierGrunt on topic Ignition Switch Harness Swap
Thank you! This is very helpful! I am new to turbos and usually active on the turbo forum. 

I see you have a couple turbos, any chance you have a spare bracket for the left rear helmet lock ( 32074-1059  ) and Pilot dash (warning light cluster case 14025-1693)?

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07 Apr 2023 08:39 - 07 Apr 2023 08:41 #882605 by riturbo
Replied by riturbo on topic Ignition Switch Harness Swap
Hi saw your post on the turbo site .  I might have a helmet bracket . Will have to dig around . Looks like you are in north east .You need to link you up with the new england crew . Post some pics of your bike we love pics 

Gpz 750 turbo The one I ride
Gpz 750 turbo Not finished
Gpz 750 turbo Not started
Gpz 550 1981
Gpz 550 1983
Bunch of other junk
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07 Apr 2023 09:16 #882608 by GrumpierGrunt
Replied by GrumpierGrunt on topic Ignition Switch Harness Swap
Great, if you can find it, I'd love to buy it! 

I plan on posting a write-up with lots of photos in the projects section, its a bit hacked up but that's what I wanted. 

I'm in NYC, so I'd love to come up and go for a ride! It would be real cool to meet other enthusiasts in person. Warm weather should be here next week

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