Ignition Problem anyone know some cheap fix?

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Santaaa

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I have a 1980 Yamaha DT100G with an ignition problem. I can start the bike with out a key. I called my local dealer and they said that it is not ground anymore. They say I will need a new ignition switch as it acts as a break in the circuit when it is off. So anyone know how to re-ground it to make it work. They told me it would cost me about $40 to get a new one and I am short on money as of now and I need a cheap solution. Please help me out. If anyone knows a good junk yard I can get one from ordering over the web let me know. I do not want my brothers friends just hopping on it and riding it when ever the heck they want to. :yikes: They would just beat the krap out of it and ruin it.

 

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slodad

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Buy a padlock and attach it to the rear sprocket. That'll keep them from riding more than a couple of inches.

 

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TrailFan

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iv never tried it but my friend used to draw a line on his spark plug with a pencil from plug boot to ground he said the bike wont start if you do it. then you just wipe it off when you want to go ridin.

 

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Nathan Rubin

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Does 40 bucks makes any differnt to you?
Change the switch and be well, before you've done some damage.
:coocoo:

 

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nickyd

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go to a local automotive store and pick up a keyed switch for about $5

 

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Nathan Rubin

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That is for sure.

 

Mully

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Nathan Rubin said:

Does 40 bucks makes any differnt to you?
Change the switch and be well, before you've done some damage.
:coocoo:

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The guy posted he didn't want to spend the $40 at this moment. He is looking for an alternative. OK ??

 

junkjeeps

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Install a toggle switch somewhere in the line in an inconspicuous place and flip off and on as you need.

Mark

 

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Gid

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• Nov 16, 2005

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it wouldnt run at all withouta ground ...electirsit runs from the - to the + (really) but the toggle is a good idea or just buy a new key swithc at like a parts plus or something of the sort. it cost about 5$ and will fix it permantlyall ya gatta do is basic splicingjust make sure you jsut get one that matahces the functions you need.