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Posted by Troll
- October 13, 2013, 16:08:08 PMI had (have, but now all it does is control my amp) one of those thunder ign switches on mine, installed by the P.O. I was starting to have some intermittent no start problems back in '10 after a long ride. No fuel pump until it cooled off. Turned out it was the ign switch wiring. There is one pin on the EFI computer that shows no connection in all the wiring diagrams. That pin gets a specific voltage signal from the switch. If it doesn't see the signal, or an incorrect value, then it won't turn on the fuel pump. This is rather expensive information...I bought a fuel pump, thinking that was the problem...it wasn't. The dealer called Kawasaki inquiring about the problem. They thought it was the EFI computer...Kaw. told them about the anti theft device built into the switch and EFI computer. I now have a factory stock ign. switch, and no more issues. There have been quite a few of the '99s with this failure, so if the pump won't run, that's the first thing to investigate...
Posted by greenbarn
- October 13, 2013, 15:58:00 PMThe 1500's have theft protection? I did not know that- never heard of it... tell me about it. 100 ohm resistor? starting to sound like the 90's GM products, with a resistor chip built in the key. GM had something like 15 or 18 different resistor values built into the key, and the BCM has to see the right value to disable the anti-theft. The antennae ring built into the key cylinder always goes bad, or the really-really fine wire going up the steering column starts to break, and it causes what start out as intermittent no-starts, soon to turn into permanent no-starts....
Posted by Troll
- October 13, 2013, 08:58:11 AMDo you need the resistor in the circuit for an 800? I'm thinking no. The resistor goes to the EFI computer so the system's built in theft protection won't kick in.
Posted by Darth Wraith
- October 13, 2013, 04:11:48 AMIt's working. This is the link - but I guess it's easier for you to buy such a thing from your country - http://www.moto-gear.ro/contact-pornire-cu-cheie-36-72-big-twin-produs-157236.html
If you want to do it, make sure that you insert an 100ohm resistor on the ignition wire.
Posted by mittico68
- October 13, 2013, 02:02:10 AMI guess I'm going to make a 2 cents question, but here I go: does the new ignition switch work, or is it just a fake switch?
Posted by Darth Wraith
- October 12, 2013, 23:45:50 PMThe original switch and the idiot lights are now in the spare parts box... 
I am not sure where is the best place for the idiot lights, I could put them on the headlight in a classic style, but I'm still thinking and open to suggestion...
Posted by greenbarn
- October 12, 2013, 15:02:00 PMThat's pretty cool, I like it.
So where did you put your idiot lights that were there where the switch is now? Did you leave the original key switch under the tank, or delete it?
Posted by Darth Wraith
- October 12, 2013, 12:57:52 PMIt's a all metal vintage replica of a HD classic switch, I guess it's easy to find on ebay, not expensive. I made the plate and modified a little the switch to attach it to the tacho house using two screws ( I got to change the tacho light, so I will take a picture for you then) and then the electric stuff...
Posted by mittico68
- October 12, 2013, 11:06:08 AMCool Drifter. I like the 2tone paint.
Btw, where did you find the ignition switch? I know there is a link on this Forum, but it leads to nothing at all 
Posted by Darth Wraith
- October 12, 2013, 04:58:24 AMNew riser clamp, fire and steel.
Posted by Darth Wraith
- October 08, 2013, 07:47:59 AMFinally, restored OEM solo seat, and crash-bar...
Posted by CDNRatMan
- September 22, 2013, 09:11:54 AMCOOL thanks, I don't have a drifter to use as a ref. but I am working on a few ideas here. They look just like the ones I bought, could not find them in black, and because they are plastic powder coating them is out of the question, so plastic rattle can it will be.
Posted by kw-retrorider
- September 22, 2013, 05:16:51 AMRatman - Here are the photos:
Posted by kw-retrorider
- September 22, 2013, 05:14:56 AMRatman - See photos on the bumperettes. Appreciate that you are trying to incorporate later revisions to your early bike, like I am incorporating earlier pieces on my later bike....but this one not as easy as it looks.
- The machine screws are 4mm allens that hold the plastic bumperettes on
- Tabs are welded to the existing assembly and the tubing is even relieved for the space that the machine screws take up...thoughtful detail for a nice fit.
- Note the rubber bushings with tapped inserts....more nice detail since the parts are plastic.
Although you could get away with welding tabs, then drilling, tapping and neoprene washers...they still might stand out further if you don't relieve the original bracket assembly...again, not as easy as it looks.
It would be a nice upgrade to your machine all in black....suggest you find the rear fender support assembly used and complete, then powder coat...they are on all chromed 800s...easier than what it would take to mod what you have....good luck.
Posted by mittico68
- September 22, 2013, 02:47:11 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on September 21, 2013, 14:32:16 PMNoticed the rear guards also and wondering if your spouse uses them as her foot pegs or you remove them when riding 2 up?
Yes, she uses them that way and told me they are very comfortable (so now I have to find some new excuse, in order to be able to put on my winter plan's solo seat... 
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I have taken care to protect the bars from scratches, gluing a rubber black gasket on the side where feet are resting (in the posted pic there is a brown tape on, that just yesterday I covered with the gasket).