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Headlight Switch Issue

jeremy
Hey all! So while returning my 1971 CB750 to its former glory I was installing original handle bars and consequently headlight/starter switch, when the little black slider inside the switch popped out and the contact that sits inside the black slider went bye bye, along with the ball bearing. I dont even know exactly what it looks like to identify it while I'm on my knees sifting through crap trying to find it! Grrrr.
 Anyone happen to have a photo of the inside or a good description or any idea where I can find the part without having to buy the whole switch?

Thanks!
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shinyribs
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Ugh,I've been there! I recommend to NOT sweep the floor 'til you find it! Good luck on your search. You will probably find those parts in your shop before you find them for sale. Sneaky lil boogers.
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You know I already swept the floor...in six different directions, with eight different piles. I nearly hosed it too just to completely screw myself. Those switches are like a land mine when you open them. Thanks for the well wishes though :-)
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There are 3 different types of switches used just, for the starter that I know of on these old Honda's. If you put up some pictures of the control inside, and out I might be able to match it up with one in my junk box.
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I can't argue with that! Thanks man!

Again its whatever sits between the black plastic piece that creates the circuit with the terminals. I assume some small metal contact strip/shrapnel from japanese hand mine!

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Is that the top throttle control that has the headlight on/off switch?
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Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."

1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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Yes!
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jeremy
Thought I should have another look this morning and fellover the missing piece it at that very moment at the side gate. Miracle! Thanks for all offers of support!
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This was a fun thread to read! lol
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any help on how to get the switch, spring, and bearing back in?? i.e "technique"

I've also go it out and am at a loss on how to reinstall.

thx
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I would replace that screw.
It has had the wrong size screw driver used on it too many times.
It takes a #2 phillips.



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