There is a switch on my KZ1000 and LTD 1000 side cover. What is it for?

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15 Jan 2024 15:41 #894011 by PoMoFleet

There is a switch on my KZ1000 and LTD 1000 side cover. What is it for? was created by PoMoFleet

Hi all

does anyone know why there is a switch in the KZ1000 and LTD1000 covers. The KZ1000 one is still wired. Anyone ever seen this? Another forum thinks it’s a custom deal. thought over here?

thanks in advance for any help.

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15 Jan 2024 16:16 - 15 Jan 2024 16:17 #894014 by !Seymore

Replied by !Seymore on topic There is a switch on my KZ1000 and LTD 1000 side cover. What is it for?

Some PO probably used it as a lock out... Is it spring loaded, or just on/off?

It is NOT stock.

79' KZ650-D2 [fsm] (Max)
83' KZ750-F1 LTD [clymers] (Kay)
82' KZ1100-D1 Specter (another project)
78' KZ650-B2a (J&H, A Project)
91' KZ1000-P (P = parts)

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15 Jan 2024 16:34 #894015 by TexasKZ

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What were the other end wires connected to?

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15 Jan 2024 16:59 #894017 by PoMoFleet

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It doesn’t feel like it has a spring. Just on/off.
not sure what it was connected to.

hm. PO? Police Officier? Odd colors for Police bikes but maybe. Just odd.

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15 Jan 2024 17:05 - 15 Jan 2024 17:08 #894018 by TexasKZ

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PO = previous owner.

That is downright bizarre that you have two of those. Never seen or even heard of such.

Maybe two drug runners that wanted an easy way to kill all of the lights?

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1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

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15 Jan 2024 18:13 - 15 Jan 2024 18:16 #894020 by !Seymore

Replied by !Seymore on topic There is a switch on my KZ1000 and LTD 1000 side cover. What is it for?

Waaay, back in the day... (early 90's) the starter button on my ST failed and I wired up a switch (momentarily on) to trigger the starter. It was a simple by-pass and if you didn't know about it, the bike would not start... for anyone! ...and there was a "process".

But these can be used for most anything... turn something on or off. It's not needed and can "go away"... or be used, your choice.

edit: PO = Previous Owner

79' KZ650-D2 [fsm] (Max)
83' KZ750-F1 LTD [clymers] (Kay)
82' KZ1100-D1 Specter (another project)
78' KZ650-B2a (J&H, A Project)
91' KZ1000-P (P = parts)

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15 Jan 2024 18:15 #894021 by Street Fighter LTD

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Switch could be for anything aftermarket
Kill lights to sneak around and away from cops
Arm a nitrous system
Power fog lights
Power deer whistles
Or what ever you can think of

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15 Jan 2024 18:23 #894022 by PoMoFleet

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15 Jan 2024 19:53 #894024 by Mikaw

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In days past I may or may not have had a switch or two similar to that to kill lights. I heard it was easier to “elude” certain blue people that didn’t like street racing. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

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