Hey Colin,I have the exact same model and I've been through ignition issues already. On an otherwise bulletproof bike it's a poorly designed part, so I'm wondering that your fusebox might be fine. I got mine 2 years ago, in similar condition, and last year the ignition started acting up, cutting out while I was riding or not turning the headlight/signals/gauges on. Plus the key came out with the engine still running. I was able to replace it with a part from a similar model, I think maybe the '84 or '85. I would suggest if you have a multimeter you should unbolt the headlight, pull it out far enough to get access to the ignition contacts, and check that there is continuity to the fusebox for the correct circuits in the correct key positions (listed in the electrical schematics of the manual, or I could walk you through it). The point is, I think it's worth having a look at before you resolve the tank cap issue. If your ignition is the electrical problem, then you might be able to replace them both and get a matching set with a single key. -Christoph
ps. If the plastic cap over the ignition contacts is still in one piece, you are a lucky man. Be very careful with it. If you can trace the wires out of the ignition and test them elsewhere, all the better. On Fri, May 1, 2009 at 1:37 PM, Cdawgdevine <[email protected]>wrote: > > i called a bunch of lock smiths no one will pick it, and its not the > same key as the ignition at some point and time some one must have > replaced the ignition or tank lock, i found a site that has all the > parts i could ever need for the bike, and they have locking gas caps, > it seems there is no other options and all the fourms i keep reading > tell me the best option is to drill it out and replace it > > On May 1, 11:16 am, Tree Doc <[email protected]> wrote: > > DRILL OUT THE LOCK?!!! AY CARUMBA!!! > > > > Holy Moly, get some advice on that option before taking it. Have a > > locksmith pick it or something. I'm not well-versed in tank locks but > > that's the only mechanism that keeps your tank closed. The key for the > > ignition is the same key that opens the tank unless one or the other > > have been replaced somewhere along the line. > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
