Aftermarket start/killswitch

[KPec7750]

Hello everyone! I have a 1982 GS650G, currently my kill switch is wearing out. I can hear the relay engaging and disengaging when I barely touch the switch. My worry is that I will be riding when the switch goes out on me, leaving the bike dead where it stands.

I have had some trouble finding an OEM switch assy. So I'm wondering if I can just buy one off of a different motorcycle or even a universal one. Has anybody done this before? Thank you!

[salty_monk]

You definitely can… as long as you wire it up right.

I think Mikes XS has some nice looking retro ones. You need something pretty simple obviously and something with a throttle tube that will work on our 7/8” bars.

[crazyramen]

I took apart the left hand controls on my '79 and cleaned everything. It's pretty easy to do and could fix your problem - just be careful when taking apart any buttons as they all have springs that'll fly into the abyss if you let them. I haven't specifically done the right side/killswitch, but from what I've seen on the turn signals and horn, I can't imagine that it would be to difficult.

[salty_monk]

Yeah the right side is pretty simple. Just an on/off rocker & a momentary press switch.

Be careful not to pinch the wires when it goes back together, pretty easy done & will blow a fuse every time you hit the starter....

[salty_monk]

https://www.mikesxs.net/electrical-systems-and-batteries/switches/handlebar-switches-cat.html?product_list_order=name