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'77 KZ650 Missing handle bar switches?

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31 Oct 2019 05:42 #813311 by lakshan
Hey guys, looking for some insight into a weird problem. I seem to be missing a hazard switch where the manual indicates it should be, under the L/R signal switches. Also, my light switch on the right side is sealed where the manual shows I can switch it from ON to OFF. Not so concerned about the lights one as I'm okay with them always on the ON mode but why would I be missing the hazard?








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31 Oct 2019 06:39 - 31 Oct 2019 07:12 #813315 by Warren3200gt
Replied by Warren3200gt on topic '77 KZ650 Missing handle bar switches?
early B1 switches had no hazard swiitch.
The on/off light switch has been sealed by a PO. It never came from the factory like that.


Z1000J2 somewhat modified!

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31 Oct 2019 07:30 #813317 by 650ed
Replied by 650ed on topic '77 KZ650 Missing handle bar switches?
It seems a little strange, but the 1977 KZ650-B1 bikes did not come with the hazard switch while the 1977 KZ650-C1 bikes did. The right hand switch missing the ON/OFF for the headlight appears to be from a later KZ650. The 1977 controls came with the headlight ON/OFF switch but that was deleted on later models. Notice that the words LIGHTS, ON, and OFF are not painted on the switch on your bike; they were painted on the 1977 KZ650-B1 and C1 switch. The images below show the 1977 KZ650-C1 controls. Ed

1977 KZ650-C1 Left Handlebar Controls



1977 KZ650-C1 Right Handlebar Controls

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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31 Oct 2019 07:49 #813320 by lakshan
Replied by lakshan on topic '77 KZ650 Missing handle bar switches?
I see, thanks guys! Lots of little quirks to learn I see. I was worried about passing safety standards in Ontario to get the bike registered but apparently Hazards aren't mandatory so I'm clear :) Just need to replace the flasher relays as they just stay on instead of flashing right now.

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31 Oct 2019 07:52 #813321 by 650ed
Replied by 650ed on topic '77 KZ650 Missing handle bar switches?
I replaced my flasher relay 14 years ago with a Tridon/Stant 552 2 prong relay. It works great, did not cost much, and flashes at a steady rate regardless of the condition of the battery. Ed

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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31 Oct 2019 08:20 #813325 by bluej58
Replied by bluej58 on topic '77 KZ650 Missing handle bar switches?
My wife's 2013 V-Star does not have a hazard light switch so I don't think they are code anymore.
as for the off/on switch , I wanted to have one on my 78 A2A and found out that the wiring harness had the brown wire needed to switch it over, it just wasn't plugged into anything , so I found a 77 control and switched it out, easiest mod ever and now I have the off/on headlights.
I run a halogen headlight and I will turn it off if I'm firing up the bike after it sat for a few days , much easier on the battery IMO

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