1. Some members were not receiving emails sent from XJbikes.com. For example: "Forgot your password?" function to reset your password would not send email to some members. I believe this has been resolved now. Please use "Contact Us" form (see page footer link) if you still have email issues. SnoSheriff

    Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

need ignition wiring help ASAP

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by maksrunner, Apr 25, 2008.

  1. maksrunner

    maksrunner Member

    Messages:
    46
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Location:
    chattanooga,tn
    so i went to start my back and nothing
    my key wont turn
    the lock is jammed
    so i just wanna add an on/off switch for a quick fix
    ill add a key soon but i need the on/off so i can ride it tomorrow to work
    any help would be awesome

    and its for an 83 maxim 750
     
    maksrunner, Apr 25, 2008
    #1
  2. rpgoerlich

    rpgoerlich Member

    Messages:
    837
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Katy, Tx
    Remove it and Take it apart and see what's jamming it up.
    Are you Sure you got the right Key ?
     
    rpgoerlich, Apr 25, 2008
    #2
  3. maksrunner

    maksrunner Member

    Messages:
    46
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Location:
    chattanooga,tn
    its the right key
    i dont wanna use the stock keys and lock
    i want something super sneaky
    so it looks like you need a key but ya dont really...like a hidden on/off under the seat or something
     
    maksrunner, Apr 25, 2008
    #3
  4. rpgoerlich

    rpgoerlich Member

    Messages:
    837
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Katy, Tx
    Then search the forums for a wiring diagram and wire from the headlamp back to where you want to install the switch!
     
    rpgoerlich, Apr 25, 2008
    #4
  5. maksrunner

    maksrunner Member

    Messages:
    46
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Location:
    chattanooga,tn
    ok i got the ignition fixed
    called a lock place and they gave me some advice

    now my headlight doesnt freaking work
     
    maksrunner, Apr 25, 2008
    #5
  6. rpgoerlich

    rpgoerlich Member

    Messages:
    837
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Katy, Tx
    Care to share some of that Advice ?
     
    rpgoerlich, Apr 25, 2008
    #6
  7. RickCoMatic

    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    13,842
    Likes Received:
    67
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Location:
    Massachusetts, Billerica
    Would that advice be ...

    "Try spraying the Key Slot with some WD-40"

    Now that you can start the bike ... does the headlight work, too?
     
    RickCoMatic, Apr 25, 2008
    #7
  8. maksrunner

    maksrunner Member

    Messages:
    46
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Location:
    chattanooga,tn
    headlight is still dead
    sucks

    but the advice was
    spray wd-40 into the slot and out the key in/out repeatedly
    repeat steps until everything comes loose
     
    maksrunner, Apr 25, 2008
    #8
  9. RickCoMatic

    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    13,842
    Likes Received:
    67
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Location:
    Massachusetts, Billerica
    Test the Bulb Socket for 12V ... you might get lucky and have if be a Bulb out!

    Stranger thing have happened!
     
    RickCoMatic, Apr 26, 2008
    #9
  10. gunnabuild1

    gunnabuild1 Member

    Messages:
    607
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Australia
    Graphite powder would be a better choice for any lock as any oil or liquid based lube is going trap any grit or dust build up inside your lock barrel.
    Should be an annual maintenance item on any lock you own.
    Now I just need to follow my own advice.
     
    gunnabuild1, Apr 26, 2008
    #10
  11. maksrunner

    maksrunner Member

    Messages:
    46
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Location:
    chattanooga,tn
    the lokc guys said graphite was a bad idea

    tested another bulb and its a no go
    I think something came unplugged when I was messing with the ignition but everything else is working

    any help
    I gotta get it running after work to make a 50 mile ride so any help would be awesome
     
    maksrunner, Apr 26, 2008
    #11
  12. rpgoerlich

    rpgoerlich Member

    Messages:
    837
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Katy, Tx
    Do like Rick said and check for 12v at the bulb connection when you have it running, There might be a second connector inside the headlight bucket unplug check for power there. If you dont have power there work your way back down the harness checking for voltage at connectors.

    Still have the original fuseblock on it ??? If so, Check there first and find a replacemet.
     
    rpgoerlich, Apr 26, 2008
    #12
  13. maksrunner

    maksrunner Member

    Messages:
    46
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Location:
    chattanooga,tn
    well I can't check now since im at work
    but I have the original fuse block
    and yeah that things getting replaced for sure
    but I think I unplugged or pulled something accidently...but I gotta figure it out for sure
     
    maksrunner, Apr 26, 2008
    #13

Share This Page