Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition switch failure

Yeah, the 650s have an issue with that fuseblock. The problem is the female connectors loosen over time and leave a gap between the contacts (metal bars) in the fuse block. This can lead to arcing or grime buildup which adds resistance and ultimately generates heat which melts the plastic. Either

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition switch failure

Kyle, just wanted to say thanks again. Fortunately it was not the ignition switch, but the plug that goes into the fuse panel. I'm afraid the bolts that hold the ignition switch in place are stripped and impossible to remove cleanly. I cleaned the contact with some electrical cleaner and it

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition switch failure

Awesome, thank you for the quick response Kyle! On Sep 6, 2017 9:32 PM, "Kyle Munz" wrote: > Well the 650 has that issue where the ignition switch plugs into the fuse > block, double check that first. If not the switch is pretty easy to > disassemble and clean. I took pics

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition switch failure

Well the 650 has that issue where the ignition switch plugs into the fuse block, double check that first. If not the switch is pretty easy to disassemble and clean. I took pics when I did mine http://nighthawk.kylemunz.com/?p=600 On Sep 6, 2017 8:22 PM, "Wil Turner" wrote:

[Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition switch failure

Yesterday before I rode my '85 650SC, I turned the key and nothing happened. I was miffed and immediately thought my battery was dead. Upon turning The key a few more times, the lights came on! I started the bike easily and was on my way. Today, however, I turned the key to no avail. I stuck

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition switch

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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition switch

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_lovers@ > googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *jrhoyt0895 > *Sent:* Thursday, September 22, 2016 9:56 AM > *To:* Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! > *Subject:* Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition switch > > > > I'm curious, why did you hotwire the switch instead of push-starting the > motor

RE: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition switch

Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2016 9:56 AM To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition switch I'm curious, why did you hotwire the switch instead of push-starting the motorcycle? When my ignition switch went bad, I avoided being stranded by getting the bike moving

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition switch

I'm curious, why did you hotwire the switch instead of push-starting the motorcycle? When my ignition switch went bad, I avoided being stranded by getting the bike moving, putting it in first gear, and releasing the clutch. Sometimes it didn't work on the first try, but it was definitely

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition switch

It would be the jumpers, that barrel is just the tumblers for the key that allows you to rotate the switch or not. No electrics in there. -Kyle On Thu, Sep 1, 2016 at 3:07 PM, Jared Clifton wrote: > It works fine most of the time. I've just noticed that occasionally,

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition switch

It works fine most of the time. I've just noticed that occasionally, while running at speed, the taillight warning light comes on and my taillight goes out. If I turn the key just slightly to the right (very slightly), the lights come back on. But, a couple of times when I've done that the bike

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition switch

The switch is easy enough to test with a multimeter once you have it off the bike. I would suggest that before disassembling it. -Kyle On Thu, Sep 1, 2016 at 2:29 PM, Jared Clifton wrote: > This is great Kyle! Thank you! I'll take the switch out and have a look. >

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition switch

This is great Kyle! Thank you! I'll take the switch out and have a look. Hopefully it's the jumpers you describe and not something in the actual barrel itself. -Jared On Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 12:22:05 PM UTC-7, Kyle Munz wrote: > > I took pics when I cleaned and repaired the ignition

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition switch

I took pics when I cleaned and repaired the ignition switch on my 700S, the same procedure should work for your 650. Another touch piece to test on the 650 is where the harness plugs into the back of the fuse block. Make sure those are cleaned and plugged in snugly.

[Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition switch

I have a 1983 Nighthawk 650SC. I believe I am having some issues with the ignition switch. Occasionally, the tail lights go out while riding. I figured out that if I jiggle the key in the switch a bit, they come back on. However, more recently when I tried that, the bike shut down completely.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ignition switch!?? or something else!??

Right. It almost has to be that switch. Gage lights would be on if fuse is not rusted. On Jun 21, 2012 7:24 AM, Joey Kelley sandp...@gmail.com wrote: I would suspect the ignition switch - but - even if that isn't it - if the key can be removed in any position, that isn't good - perhaps it

[Nighthawk Lovers] ignition switch!?? or something else!??

Hi,I have a 82 450 Nighthawk,and yesterday it left me stranded at work 20 miles from home... I had got there around 3pm,everything was cool...left to go get something to eat lil after 6,and returned,no problems with my bike...but when,I go to leave,ignition flips and clicks to the on

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ignition switch!?? or something else!??

I would suspect the ignition switch - but - even if that isn't it - if the key can be removed in any position, that isn't good - perhaps it should be replaced anyway. -Joey On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 6:37 AM, greentxnighthawk icera...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi,I have a 82 450 Nighthawk,and

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ignition switch!?? or something else!??

@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ignition switch!?? or something else!?? I would suspect the ignition switch - but - even if that isn't it - if the key can be removed in any position, that isn't good - perhaps it should be replaced anyway. -Joey On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 6:37

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ignition switch!?? or something else!??

Hum? I bought 1 on Ebay,is comeing from Canada,so ill b week to 2 Weeks without my hawk,going to go crazy!! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition switch

Hi, Just yesterday I bought a 1986 Honda Nighthawk 450. I have two questions. The guy I bought it from just put an ignition switch on it. The switch must be turned all the way to the right and then you can start the bike. But when you turn the switch all the way to the left the bike does not

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition switch

Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2012 07:16:01 To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition switch Hi, Just yesterday I bought a 1986 Honda Nighthawk 450. I have two questions. The guy I bought it from just

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition switch

@googlegroups.comnighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Reply-To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition switch The ignition switch sounds like its rigged up wrong.  on my 82 750 the front blinkers are on when the bike is running the rears only when the blinkers are in use.  so your

[Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition Switch replacement?

I'm slowly working out the kinks in the CB550sc, last thing{knock on wood} to fix is the Ignition Switch, the Cap that holds the guts in is half broken off and the white disc inside is missing a spring for one side of the metal contacts. Does anyone know if there is an after market version

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition Switch replacement?

There is no other version that I know of. It is, however, the same switch used in the 83-85 650 Nighthawk and they do come up for sale on ebay once in a while. I think I saw one quite recently. On Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 2:22 PM, Damion Champ voidsh...@gmail.com wrote: I'm slowly working out the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition Switch replacement?

I'm not 100% certain on the 550, but my 650 was completely missing its switch when I bought it, I found one in a salvage yard for a Magna and it worked perfectly. As long as the bolts and the plugs are the same you should be ok. -Kyle On Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 4:53 PM, bobcat...@gmail.com wrote:

[Nighthawk Lovers] ignition switch

Have any of you replace an ignition switch on a 700s? Where did you get one? Any tips? Thanks Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] ignition switch

eBay, very easy to switch On Mar 19, 2010, at 7:40 AM, Mike Prince wrote: Have any of you replace an ignition switch on a 700s? Where did you get one? Any tips? Thanks Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! group. To

[Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition Switch

Hi everyone! Been away for a while as it's winter and if I think too much about the motorcycle during the winter I would go nuts! Anyway, I had some problems with the ignition switch on my 83 650 last summer. Pulled it out and cleaned up the contact points and that seemed to do the trick for

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition Switch

Cramolin paste works real good. From: Minnesota Blue debac...@msn.com To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, February 28, 2010 4:35:22 PM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition Switch Hi everyone! Been away for a while

[Nighthawk Lovers] Ignition Switch help

Dose any1 know where I could find a replacement ignition switch for my 82 450 Nighthawk. Im haveing trouble finding 1 that fits that year and model. Ive seen universal ignition switches but im not sure if that would work or not??? please help me!