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12 May 2020 03:45 - 12 May 2020 05:39 #825520 by Mketcha3
Part Identification 1978 KZ650-B2A was created by Mketcha3
Hey Guys,
I checked Kawazaki's parts diagram and was unable to identify this (relay?) part. I am trying to diagnose an ignition issue. My bike has a Dyna S ignition system which has worked until recently, but now can only be kick-started (no turn over or crank when pressing ignition). The battery is new, the fuses are good, so I am hoping it is this part that has gone bad and needs to be replaced. All ideas are welcome!
Thanks.

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12 May 2020 08:48 - 12 May 2020 09:04 #825535 by martin_csr
Replied by martin_csr on topic Part Identification 1978 KZ650-B2A
How many wires & what're the wire colors? Looks like the Outage Indicator Switch which wouldn't have anything to do with the ignition system.

On my KZ650-CSR the switch lets you know that the brake light is or isn't working >> the tachometer has a STOP LAMP warning light & the switch works in conjunction with the stop lamp & brake light.
Last edit: 12 May 2020 09:04 by martin_csr.

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12 May 2020 09:40 - 12 May 2020 09:45 #825537 by Warren3200gt
Replied by Warren3200gt on topic Part Identification 1978 KZ650-B2A
That looks like the tail light outage relay and is nothing to do with ignition. Is it located behind the lh side panel mounted on the back of the electrical components mount plate?
Your issue is more likely in the rh switch gear starter button. Check it out and clean up the contacts within the switch.

Ps add your bike model so we can more easily help you.


Z1000J2 somewhat modified!

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12 May 2020 10:16 #825542 by martin_csr
Replied by martin_csr on topic Part Identification 1978 KZ650-B2A
It does help to put the model in the signature. He has the motorcycle in the title, but I miss that a lot of times as well. more often than not. hee.

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12 May 2020 10:20 #825543 by Warren3200gt
Replied by Warren3200gt on topic Part Identification 1978 KZ650-B2A
And me apparently! :whistle:


Z1000J2 somewhat modified!

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12 May 2020 10:24 - 12 May 2020 15:21 #825544 by martin_csr
Replied by martin_csr on topic Part Identification 1978 KZ650-B2A
For a second there before my previous reply, I had to ask myself how I knew it was a KZ650. forgot that it was in the title. doh.
Last edit: 12 May 2020 15:21 by martin_csr.

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