Ignition Switch

[Leo1964]

My 1986 Voyager needs an ignition switch. Does anyone out there know where I can get one? I have a new aftermarket switch for a first generation GoldWing. Unfortunately it's a six wire switch and the Voyager has a seven wire setup. It sort of works but I can't get everything to work.

[triton28]

bikebandit.com; revzilla.com; denniskirk.com; partzilla.com; partshark.com and probably some used on fleabay.
Dave

[Leo1964]

Thanks Dave, I'll check them out. I did see one on EBay for around $100

[Air Force]

Just pulled one off a running 93 yesterday works fine key included. $75 U.S. plus shipping.

[Leo1964]

I would be interested, if it fits an 86. Mine has seven wires

[GrandpaDenny]

I would be interested, if it fits an 86. Mine has seven wires

Interesting things about these bikes, from '86 through '03 very little changed except paint colors. They changed the seat at one point, and the '86 model has a different igniter (yours has been changed, right?), no cruise control and no rear speakers. Enough changes so that the '86 is actually a different model than the '87-'03 (ZG1200A for '86, ZG1200B for the rest) but everything fits the same.

Kawasaki builds good sh*t. Have you noticed how plentiful early '80s LTD 440s are? Seems like almost every one of them is still running 40 years later!

Our Broad Street Line subway here in Philadelphia has cars built by Kawasaki in the early 80s. Forty years old and still in primo condition. They had originally planned to replace them about now but they are so reliable and holding up so well that they aren't replacing them. They are in much better shape than the 20 year old Market-Frankford Line trains built by Mercedes-Benz.

We also have Kawasaki trolleys, and the only reason they're getting replaced is because they are not ADA-compliant.

[Avidrider62]

Switch and key part are two different parts. You should be able to use your key cylinder and attach to the switch. I've done that before.

[SgtSlag]

I had an '83 Kawi 440 LTD. The upper cylinder gasket began to leak oil. My mechanic told me it wasn't worth fixing a 25+ year old small, town bike. I disagreed, had him replace it anyway. That bike was sooo much fun to ride! Six gears, shifted like a hot knife through butter... I over-ran nearly every corner, riding in town: I was having so much fun snick'ing through the gears, I forgot to turn; I was literally laughing out loud, inside my helmet, nearly every ride. It was small, light-weight, handled exceptionally well, it also accelerated quickly, with a top speed of around 55 MPH, riding solo. It felt like I was flying an under-powered F-16... Man, it was fun!

Mine was belt drive -- smooth as glass. Loved it! Installed a Silver Wing Vetter Fairing on it, installed a modern plastic trunk on the luggage rack, had an adjustable back-rest which reached the driver position. Installed a Voltmeter on it, to keep an eye on the charging system and battery.

Loved that bike. I advised my son and my wife to ride it for a year after they got their endorsements, to really learn how to ride. Wanted them to get good on it, before they rode a larger, heavier, faster bike, so they would find it easier to step up in size and power. They did, telling me they were thankful I recommended it to them, as it really made going bigger, that much easier

Sold it because I couldn't stand to watch it dry-rot in my garage: son bought a rocket; wife and I only rode our 750, then our Voyager, once we got that -- almost never rode separate bikes, always rode two-up. A young High School kid bought it for himself. His Dad rode an '81 440 LTD, chain drive, in rougher shape, bare bike, no options installed on it. That kid was so happy to one-up his Dad... And his Dad was a bit jealous, I think. It went to a great new rider family. Really glad I insisted on replacing the leaking gasket. Seeing that family's reaction when they bought it, was priceless. Bike had <20,000 miles on it. The Dad's bike had over 20k! I know it will be ridden, cared for, and enjoyed.

I've noticed that Kawasaki bikes seem to last a very long time! They seem to be as good, if not better, than Honda's. I've become a huge fan of ma' Kawi's products. I would love to find a 454 LTD, but they're rare as Hen's teeth, in my area... Both the 440 LTD Belt Drive bike, and the water-cooled 454 LTD (also belt drive -- I love belt drive!) were fantasy's of mine, in High School. Made one dream bike a reality, doubt I'll find a 454 LTD, though. To be honest, I would be satisfied just test driving a 454. It would not get ridden enough to justify the cost of insurance on it. Cheers!

[GrandpaDenny]

454s seem pretty common around here, for example:

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