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Title: Key fails on my 75T
Post by: ratguzzi on January 17, 2016, 03:55:12 PM

Of all the silly things to fail! I go to start the bike and one of the little teeth falls off my key. So, of course, I can't start the bike. The T uses that special switch that bolts to the frame tab so a quick hole drilled in the dash plate, a toggle switch and "secret" cover, I am good to go!
JB

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Title: Re: Key fails on my 75T
Post by: Groover on January 17, 2016, 06:25:25 PM

Don't forget to make a copy of that toggle switch  :tongue:

Title: Re: Key fails on my 75T
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on January 17, 2016, 08:23:18 PM

If you want a proper key switch and housing off of a Convert, I'll send you one.

Title: Re: Key fails on my 75T
Post by: Charles in Lake Charles on January 17, 2016, 08:34:31 PM

Some of the universal ignition switches will fit nicely in the holder, but you'll have to put new terminals on the wires. I've done that upgrde to 3 of my older bikes.

Title: Re: Key fails on my 75T
Post by: canuck750 on January 17, 2016, 09:47:05 PM

With a little bit of modification to the cast switch housing and to the ignition assembly you can get this to fit right in.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RENAULT-MEGANE-SCENIC-1-MK1-1996-2003-Ignition-Switch-Lock-Barrel-BRAND-NEW-/281283212503?hash=item417dc934d7

I have fit them to V7 Sports and 750S3 bikes.

Title: Re: Key fails on my 75T
Post by: JoeW on January 17, 2016, 10:24:33 PM

JB Try this... http://www.jpcycles.com/product/3700020

Title: Re: Key fails on my 75T
Post by: chuck peterson on January 17, 2016, 10:31:36 PM

Only on a guzzi can you wear out a key ....

Title: Re: Key fails on my 75T
Post by: ratguzzi on January 18, 2016, 07:56:48 AM

I appreciate the suggestions but I think I have a spare at home. Remember, the switch has two M6 threaded holes that allows it to be bolted to the frame and has a slot for the steering piece so it can lock the steering when the key is in the removal position.
JB