Starter button 1976 KZ900 repair and replace

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Starter button 1976 KZ900 repair and replace

26 Dec 2016 18:28 - 26 Dec 2016 18:28

My 1976 KZ 900 starter button is broken inside the control mechanism.

The tiny fiber board where the wires are soldered inside the control snapped in half. Is that part replaceable and where might I find one?

I realize the entire control can be replaced for $45., but I would repair the OEM one if I could get the part. Anyone know where to find this part can be obtained?

I have the button and spring, but the solder point needs to be replaced. Also, there are two wires connected to the button and I'm not exactly sure where the 2 wires would connect.

Any ideas are appreciated.

1976 KZ900 A4
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Re: Starter button 1976 KZ900 repair and replace

26 Dec 2016 19:57

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Katums wrote: My 1976 KZ 900 starter button is broken inside the control mechanism.

The tiny fiber board where the wires are soldered inside the control snapped in half. Is that part replaceable and where might I find one?

I realize the entire control can be replaced for $45., but I would repair the OEM one if I could get the part. Anyone know where to find this part can be obtained?

I have the button and spring, but the solder point needs to be replaced. Also, there are two wires connected to the button and I'm not exactly sure where the 2 wires would connect.

Any ideas are appreciated.

How about a photo of the broken part...some of us have junk boxes with that stuff in it... LOL

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Re: Starter button 1976 KZ900 repair and replace

27 Dec 2016 05:30 - 27 Dec 2016 07:30

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Yes, a pic might be helpful. Some electric supply places have small circuit boards that you might be able to cut down & drill. I got one for building an igniter that seems to be a very stout plastic. Or a broken appliance might have a circuit board you could scavenge.

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Re: Starter button 1976 KZ900 repair and replace

28 Dec 2016 09:41

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You can find the starter button assembly on numerous other kz models of that age.

Alternatively I bought a push button switch, drilling the housing out a touch.

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Re: Starter button 1976 KZ900 repair and replace

28 Dec 2016 09:50

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I'm with Bruce,post a pic,I'm sure one or both of us have something that could be used.

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Re: Starter button 1976 KZ900 repair and replace

28 Dec 2016 15:53

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Board it's self is not available...you can buy a use one and change the board by un soldering the new use one and soldering onto yours or change all the wring to your casings.
Or buy a repo for $45

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