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03 Mar 2022 18:02 #863152 by Claude.
Looking for both LH & RH handlebar switch housings for my 1983 KZ1000 J3. Mine currently works but they're faded and the writings are erased.
LH: 46091-1180 (said to fit on J1, J2, J3 R1, R2 B1, B2)
RH: 46091-1238 (said to fit on J1, J2, J3 R1, R2)

I looked on all the websites I know to sell parts opr reproductions but did not find any. There are quite some for 1977-1980 KZ1000 but nothing for 1981+.
Anyone knows where I could find those?

Thanks!

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03 Mar 2022 20:37 #863155 by Nessism
Replied by Nessism on topic LF 1983 J3 handlebar ignition switches
Do they look like these?  I restored these for my 750, combining a couple different sets with the best parts.  I searched ebay until I found housings with clean lettering, then I cleaned and swapped around the guts.  It sounds like all you need is the housing, so you might be able to expand your search since several different KZ bikes used the same controls other than harness length.

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03 Mar 2022 20:51 - 03 Mar 2022 21:00 #863156 by Nessism
Replied by Nessism on topic LF 1983 J3 handlebar ignition switches
No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configuration

ebay item 234260496410 looks like a pretty nice RH side control

273972402955 for a LH jobby.  Not the best, but I've seen way worse.

Another option is to make some stencils for the lettering.  
Last edit: 03 Mar 2022 21:00 by Nessism.
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04 Mar 2022 04:56 #863159 by Claude.
Replied by Claude. on topic LF 1983 J3 handlebar ignition switches
Nessism, very interesting posts of yours. I looked (unsuccessfully) at Ebay but only for the correct p/n.
I already have a LH unit but wiring is different (3 connectors instead of 2 and harness about 4 inches longer). I thought at trying to use it but swapping the inners is possibly a better idea. I’ll give this a look for sure.
The RH unit you posted is interesting.
Many thanks !!

2017 Versys 1000
1982 KZ1000J2
1983 KZ1000J3
1982 GPZ1100
1983 KZ750L
1982 KZ1000J2 (another one!)
2017 Yamaha FZ07

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04 Mar 2022 05:56 #863161 by Nessism
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If the housings are a little chalky looking in places, you can buff them up using scotchbrite and/or a soft wire wheel in a dremel.  Obviously, stay clear of the lettering.  For the insides, I use dielectric grease to lube up the contacts.
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