Quick Q - What is this switch?

  • jordash
  • jordash's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 10
  • Thanks: 0

Quick Q - What is this switch?

17 Apr 2010 14:40 - 17 Apr 2010 14:47
#361359
Alright, I've flipped it back and forth, running, signals, brights, in gear... and as far as i can tell it does nothing.

This is a 1982 750 Spectre, stock as far as I know.

Oh, my first post. Hi all, and thanks.
900
'08 KLR650
'82 KZ(Z)750 Spectre

In Denver, CO - Seeking nomad's land

Attachments:

Last edit: 17 Apr 2010 14:47 by jordash.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Mcdroid
  • Mcdroid's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Gone Kwackers
  • Posts: 6733
  • Thanks: 385

Re: Quick Q - What is this switch?

17 Apr 2010 14:57
#361363
Welcome!...and it is the hazard switch. :)
Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Motor Head
  • Motor Head's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • FIX UP YOUR BIKE RIGHT AND CHEAP
  • Posts: 5137
  • Thanks: 392

Re: Quick Q - What is this switch?

17 Apr 2010 14:57
#361364
I think it turns the automatic turn signal function on and off.
1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
1980 KZ550LTD C1 Stock SOLD Miss it
1979 MAZDA RX7 in the works, 13B...

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • jeffasaki
  • jeffasaki's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 998
  • Thanks: 44

Re: Quick Q - What is this switch?

17 Apr 2010 15:20
#361368
That switch injects dylithium crystals into the float bowls to engage warp drive:laugh: :laugh:
78 Z1R
78 KZ1000
76 KH500 gone
71 HS1B 90
81 GS 1100 gone
80 PE400
02 KLR


Ontario Canada

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • TeK9iNe
  • TeK9iNe's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • What did you do!?!
  • Posts: 2436
  • Thanks: 28

Re: Quick Q - What is this switch?

17 Apr 2010 15:46
#361372
STOP!.

Put away the bike.

Pick up the manual.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Yes, its supposed to be a hazard switch that blinks all the signal indicators at once.

B)
Motorcycle Shop Owner/Operator

79 Kawie Z1000 LTD
81 Kawie Z1000 CSR
83 Honda VT750C A
85 Kawie GPZ900 A2
86 Zukie GS1150 EG
93 Yamie XV1100 E
Lucky to have rolled many old bikes through my doors ;)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • JMKZHI
  • JMKZHI's Avatar
  • Offline
  • Platinum Member
  • Platinum Member
    Registered
  • Posts: 2428
  • Thanks: 48

Re: Quick Q - What is this switch?

17 Apr 2010 18:25 - 17 Apr 2010 18:26
#361386
oops..
Last edit: 17 Apr 2010 18:26 by JMKZHI.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • MFolks
  • MFolks's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 6650
  • Thanks: 541

Re: Quick Q - What is this switch?

17 Apr 2010 18:59
#361391
Under the seat, close to the battery,should be two small silver cans(flasher relays) one controls the turn signals, the other the 4 way hazard lights.

I'd suggest replacing both as they may be worn out/failed.
Most auto parts stores sell them, some with three prongs, others with two prongs(electrical connections).

I believe your's are the two prong variety and should cost about $3.00 each.
1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • polkat
  • polkat's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 513
  • Thanks: 1

Re: Quick Q - What is this switch?

17 Apr 2010 21:18
#361423
If your turn signals are working, you can try swapping the cans to see if the hazards work. They are both the same type. If that desn't work you may have wiring problems.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • MFolks
  • MFolks's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 6650
  • Thanks: 541

Re: Quick Q - What is this switch?

17 Apr 2010 21:27
#361425
I'd say open up the left hanblebar switch pod and see if the hazard switch contacts are clean and no broken wires.
1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • jordash
  • jordash's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 10
  • Thanks: 0

Re: Quick Q - What is this switch?

18 Apr 2010 11:08
#361471
Alright, alright, i'll put the bike away :P

Thanks for the replies, I'll start working on it as soon as there's a rainy day. (psh, hazards...)

I'll post back how it goes.

But now, time for a ride!
'08 KLR650
'82 KZ(Z)750 Spectre

In Denver, CO - Seeking nomad's land

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • jswag5
  • jswag5's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • whats the big deal about harley, i prefer 4 cyls!!
  • Posts: 106
  • Thanks: 0

Re: Quick Q - What is this switch?

18 Apr 2010 14:10
#361501
i like my hazard lights, when you need to stop on the side of the road it makes you that much more visible.
82 kz1000p
83 yammie xj750mk bobber
78 honda cx500 standard cafe
RECENT 81 honda goldwing(barn fresh with 15000 on the clock)
if you cant fix it with a hammer and duct tape, get a bigger hammer and more duct tape!!

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Bluemeanie
  • Bluemeanie's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 2516
  • Thanks: 15

Re: Quick Q - What is this switch?

20 Apr 2010 05:57
#361865
My '80 KZ650 has four way flashers and a lot of people are amazed that it does! Kawasaki was the leader in tecnology back then. :)
1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98!

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Moderators: Street Fighter LTD
Powered by Kunena Forum