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Title: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Christopherguzzi on June 09, 2017, 04:31:39 PM: As I mentioned in my introduction to the forum, I just purchased a 1986 K75C on Craigslist with 7021 miles on the clock that hasn't run in 27 years (tabs are from 1991). All in all, though, it's really in very good shape as it was kept in a garage for 24 years and under a roof next to a shed for the last three. Hopefully I'll be able to do a decent job of updating folks with my progress as I bring this Beamer back to life. I'll do my best to share pictures, information, and give an idea what it costs to bring a machine like mine back to life. Cheers and shiny side up!
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Martin on June 09, 2017, 05:21:38 PM: All this has been said before with a brick that has been sitting Deoxit will become your best friend , clean all the connectors. And don't even consider starting it until you have replaced all the fuel lines and filter. The ones inside the tank must be rated for injection and be submersible. Clean out the fuel rail and soak the injectors in cleaner and back flush ( Plenty of info on You tube). Replace all other filters and fluids.
Good luck regards Martin.
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: The Dude on June 09, 2017, 07:09:11 PM: Great prospects at just 7,000miles.,some of those oddo's were a little flackey.
Um,about the Guzzi,a tenuous connection to the steem age will always be missed once experienced.Oh well,all the best.
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Christopherguzzi on June 10, 2017, 11:40:30 PM: A bit of progress since I brought my "new" bike home. It's easy, at least for me, to underestimate the cost and time involved in getting one of these low mileage unmolested barn finds back on the road. But it's a fun hobby, both in the riding and in the wrenching. Washed it real good and drained all the fluids (except for the gas tank) while waiting for a new key from the BMW dealership. You can still plainly see all of the green factory marks throughout the bike. The oils looked brand new, to a point where I almost felt bad changing them. As for the coolant, that's another story. Lots of rusty little bits in the pink liquid. I flushed the radiator as best I could on a non running bike and hope that all will be OK once I get it started and run it a bit. The air filter material looked brand new, but a new one will be going in as I managed to mangle the old one while taking it out. First dumb mistake, won't be the last, as I didn't realize that the filter frame and element are attached as one piece rather than a more typical drop in filter element. Got lots of parts and other stuff on order and will be chipping away as time allows and will update at my next stage of progress.
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: jakgieger on June 11, 2017, 09:03:42 AM: Welcome :bmwsmile . My bike was a similar situation, although fewer years (12+)...but now is fully functioning. Mine had a mice problem and "chewed" wires. You need to renew the fuel system from start to finish. These people (http://www.euromotoelectrics.com/category-s/1603.htm) are your friends in regards to price of replacements. Clean all electrical connections AND pay special attention to the grounds, it might be goodto upgrade this (http://www.euromotoelectrics.com/Battery-Cable-Kit-BMW-K-BCK-5771317-p/bck-5771317.htm) as well. Is the motor free? If so, everything is straightforward. I put a little ATF in the cylinders prior to the first start. Good luck!
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Christopherguzzi on June 11, 2017, 11:42:01 AM: Thanks for the advice Jack, I figured I'd check the spark plugs and squirt a little oil in each cylinder but hadn't thought to put ATF in them since the motor isn't stuck. I read what you went through getting your bike back in shape and the helpful troubleshooting tips you received, which is an inspiration to me. As for your questions, the motor is free, and I'm lucky in that the tires hold air (which makes it easier to move around until I get new ones) and the brakes work (albeit I'll have to flush the system with new fluid). And thankfully, no mice damage that I've seen at this point in the resurrection. :2thumbup:
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: jakgieger on June 11, 2017, 05:08:28 PM: We use ATF in the bores for more detergent/additives. If the brakes are somewhat operational, then the storage conditions weren't too harsh. Flush thoroughly before very much use. The gas tank will be a treasure chest in and of itself :hehehe . Good luck
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Christopherguzzi on June 12, 2017, 06:09:07 PM: The good, the bad, and the ugly.

A shout out to the parts department at Moon Motorsports of Monticello Minnesota who were able to order me a replacement key for my bike in record time - a mere 4 days to arrive at my home from the time I ordered it. All I had to do was provide them proof of ownership, vin, and four digit number on the sticker on the ignition housing. And I'm thankful to find out that the new key fits in the ignition, gas cap, fork lock, and seat. :clap: Speaking of which, I feel bad for those instances in which people go the route of changing out the ignition rather than just obtaining a new key from BMW since it costs so much more money and trouble in the long run rather than simply sourcing the right key from BMW in the first place. :dunno

Unfortunately, upon opening the gas tank with my new key, I was greeted by what many others have experienced, about a gallon of nasty gas/turpentine and goo for fuel lines, gaskets and vibration damper. Oh well, aside from the cost and hassle, it'll be good to replace all the gas tank parts with new, as it is really just routine maintenance that should be done sooner or later anyway.
:mbird
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: bmwpyro on June 12, 2017, 06:12:15 PM: it seems the inside of the tank is painted white?
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: K1300S on June 12, 2017, 06:17:04 PM: for reference, here is pic of the tank of neglected K75s i just bought a couple weeks ago. yup. you win, way worse!!! :-)

all that stuff in the tank is fairly easy to replace though.

(http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp59/mblytle/k75%20x2/20170528_181438.jpg) (http://s397.photobucket.com/user/mblytle/media/k75%20x2/20170528_181438.jpg.html)
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: BrickMW on June 12, 2017, 06:20:59 PM: Fill your tank with vinegar (at least up past the scum line) and let it sit for at least a week or so before you take the fuel sender out. It helps a lot!

Drain the old poison out first, of coarse... :2thumbup:
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: rbm on June 12, 2017, 06:49:44 PM: Quote from: bmwpyro on June 12, 2017, 06:12:15 PM
it seems the inside of the tank is painted white?
That's a trick of the lighting. The tank interior looks to be natural aluminum.
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Christopherguzzi on June 12, 2017, 06:51:52 PM: Good tip about the vinegar. :2thumbup: Wasn't sure what to soak it with. Better to let an agent do the work while I wait for replacement parts rather than scrubbing by hand. At least these tanks are aluminum. :yes My old Yamaha Radian sat for only a couple of years and the steel tank started to rust and rot through at the seams. I can't imagine what it would have looked like after three decade. :mbird But in this case, aside from the crud, this tank looks practically brand new. :clap:
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Filmcamera on June 12, 2017, 06:57:00 PM: +1 on the vinegar, I used it on my tank and the results were brilliant!

I would check if the pump runs before replacing it, you might be lucky, if you do have to there are some cheap replacements available on Amazon for a fraction of the OEM price.. The hoses and filter replace for sure.
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Christopherguzzi on June 12, 2017, 07:15:38 PM: Actually, their is some white paint overspray in the tank. The same is the case on the frame underneath the tank. While I believe this to be the original color I guess I'm not 100 % sure.
:dunno
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: jakgieger on June 12, 2017, 09:46:01 PM: So,...I used acetone to clean my tank (upon advice from a reputable dealer), 50/50 with water. It takes about 3 hrs. and 5 flush times. No scrubbing or excessive labor, just protect your skin :eek: . Mix it in, shake it around, and blast it out with pressured water. The goo from the rubber is a little more difficult. Watch for imperfections on the seams indicating oxidation holes and possible future leaks.
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Christopherguzzi on June 16, 2017, 01:24:40 PM: While my tank is soaking in vinegar, I thought I would post an update on my progress and costs to date. For anyone thinking of reviving one of these old bikes that has been sitting for a while, this itemized list may give you an idea as to what you may have in store (it's certainly has been educational for me as this is my first BMW):
:bmwsmile

NOTE: UPDATED LIST OF ALL COSTS from spring of 2017 to time of sale spring of 2019 (not including my time, yearly plate tabs and motorcycle insurance)

State of Minnesota

$107 title transfer, plate, and tabs

Moon Motorsports

$50 replacement BMW folding key (included key blank, cut for my bike, and shipped)
Walmart

$54 YTX20HL-BS High Performance - Maintenance Free - Sealed AGM Motorcycle Battery

$23 Mobil 1 15W-50 Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5 (https://www.walmart.com/ip/20713647)quarts

$11 Super Tech 75W-90 Syn-Blend Gear Oil, 2 (https://www.walmart.com/ip/16795248)quarts

$8 STEELMAN 06120 Oil Filter Cap Wrench 14 Flute x 76mm

$5 Chevron Techron Concentrate Plus, 10 oz

$5 Goof Off Pro (worked really well getting the rubber goo off from tank parts and fuel pump)

$12 Prestone Dexcool (supposedly compatible with the pink European coolant that was in my bike - per a Popular Mechanics article)

$0 distilled water from dehumidifier bucket.

$8 White Vinegar 3 gallons

Euro Motoelectrics

$57 52mm Rubber Vibration Damper - BMW K & Ducati;16 12 1 4628 (http://www.motobrick.com/tel:16%2012%201%20464%20628),16 12 1 450 712 (http://www.motobrick.com/tel:16%2012%201%20450%20712)/ EnDuraLast

$16 52mm Fuel Pump Screen - BMW K;16 12 1 455 126 (http://www.motobrick.com/tel:16%2012%201%20455%20126)/ EnDuraLast

$5 Fuel Level Float Oring - BMW K ;62 16 1 459 608 (http://www.motobrick.com/tel:62%2016%201%20459%20608)/ BMW

$14 Crankcase Breather Vent Hose - BMW K ;11 15 1 460 480 (http://www.motobrick.com/tel:11%2015%201%20460%20480)/ BMW

$5 Submersible Fuel Hose - Fuel Return Line - BMW K ;16 13 1 455 350 (http://www.motobrick.com/tel:16%2013%201%20455%20350) / BMW

$199.00 OUCH yawl Fuel Level Float Petrol Gauge BMW K Models 1982-99;62161459565, FLF-565

Amazon

$7 J-B Weld 8272 MarineWeld Marine Epoxy - 2 oz. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KKPFFA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) (broke one of the tabs off of the radiator shroud, but this stuff glued it back on better than new)

$15 4 BMW Genuine OEM Wheel Center Caps Emblem Sticker 70 mm (not exact size for tank badges but they look very nice.

$27 Mahle air filter LX 75

$6 Wix fuel filter 33032

$6 Bosch 3330 Premium FILTECH Oil Filter (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002EBSLA4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

$18 Gates 27093 fuel hose 1 foot

$15 for replacement green starter button from hardtoptire.com (note, takes appx. 15 days for delivery)

$133 Shinko Tour Master tires from Revzilla (arrived in two days)

$54 to have the new tires mounted on rims off the bike at Norms Tires in Roseville, Mn (did a great job while I waited at a reasonable price, but if you want them balanced with new stems you'll likely have to go to a Beemer dealer or motorcycle shop).

Grand Total (thus far): $850 :yow

Which seems like a chunk of change, but really not too bad considering I revived a cool low mileage old bike in exceptional condition that runs and rides excellent now!

Stay tuned for my next post as I am fairly certain I am close to firing it up. Just cross your fingers that the fuel pump is functional. :2thumbup:
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: BrickMW on June 17, 2017, 08:22:02 AM: Have you bench tested your pump?
Also, don't forget about the air/vacuum hoses. Especially the crankcase "z" hose and air box to throttle body hose. Mine looked fine on the top but were badly cracked on the underside.
Assuming you will have the air box out to replace the lines to the pressure regulator, that is the best opportunity to get those others as well.
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Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Christopherguzzi on June 17, 2017, 10:47:05 AM: All good thoughts. Will be replacing the crankcase breather hose as it clearly has cracks in it. The others are fine for now. Just bled the brakes yesterday. I tested the fuel sending unit and the low fuel light function works. The way I will "bench test" the fuel pump is my starting the bike and seeing if/how it works in the bike. :dunno2: It's not like it's too hard to get to if it needs to be replaced. Looks like your bike had some pretty crusty parts- tank damper looks about like mine.
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Laitch on June 17, 2017, 11:06:06 AM: Quote from: Christopherguzzi on June 17, 2017, 10:47:05 AM
I tested the fuel sending unit and the low fuel light function works. The way I will "bench test" the fuel pump is my starting the bike and seeing if/how it works in the bike.
Come on now, Christopher. You've got to have it on a workbench to bench test it. The language can only take so much corruption before all meaning is lost and we return to grunting and signing like in Quest for Fire. :giggles
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: BrickMW on June 17, 2017, 11:06:34 AM: That was after a 4 yr hibernation.... my pump was completely seized.
I took it apart, cleaned it, and got it to run again, but after seeing the corrosion inside, I would never trust it so I put a new one in and that one for backup.
If your sender still works you're ahead of me though, so maybe that's good news for your pump.. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170617/4c743d0d0ff7906d8f160461e0f4e3ee.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170617/0f552ad06b21f4467f918f536739cee3.jpg)

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Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Christopherguzzi on June 17, 2017, 05:05:16 PM: Maybe I will bench test it, then again maybe not. :dunno2: Yes I know, the thought of not doing so is barbarian. Will just have to see how the timing goes and how everything comes together. I'm just so eager to see if and how it runs at this point. The fuel pump is sitting in a bucket of old nasty fuel on my work bench if that counts. :dunno2: Speaking of old nasty fuel, I think that may have been somewhat of a saving grace, as their was about 2 gallons of gas in the tank and I don't think gas had as much or perhaps any ethanol in 1991.
:euro
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Christopherguzzi on June 19, 2017, 06:18:21 PM: Tank came out sparkly clean after a week of soaking with 3 gallons of white vinegar. Just required a bit of scrubbing by hand everywhere I could reach and the varnish came right off. I'll feel much better running it this way. :2thumbup:
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Christopherguzzi on June 21, 2017, 10:06:35 PM: Quick update: the good news is that it runs, which I am so excited about, but the bad news is that in order to make it run requires spraying starting fluid continuously into the breather hose inlet (outlet???). As long as I'm spraying it runs fine but when I quit it stops. Definitely needs a new fuel pump as I do not hear anything from the pump when I hit the starter and the motor clearly is not getting fuel. While I wait for my new fuel pump to arrive which I ordered from Aliexpress.com, (it will take 10 to 15 days so since it is on a slow boat from China) I'll be keeping busy with some other projects such as painting the couple of nicks in the finish, maybe sanding and painting the muffler guard with some BBQ paint, replacing the roundels, and perhaps replacing the tachometer LCD display as it seems to be blown out (bummer). Stay tuned...
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Martin on June 22, 2017, 02:53:20 AM: To give you something to do. Old pumps can sometimes be resurrected if they are just jammed. Soak in vinegar for a week or two then try attaching to a 12v power source. Apply power briefly then reverse the polarity switch back and forth, this will sometimes unjam the pump. If the pump shows signs of wanting to move you may be able to free it up just by powering it up and switching polarity briefly, without the hassle of soaking.
Regards Martin.
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Laitch on June 22, 2017, 06:15:43 AM: Quote from: Christopherguzzi on June 17, 2017, 05:05:16 PM
Maybe I will bench test it, then again maybe not. :dunno2: Yes I know, the thought of not doing so is barbarian.
Not testing the pump isn't barbarian to me. It just wouldn't be economical for me to buy a pump unnecessarily. You know your fuel sender circuit is powered but how do you know your fuel pump is powered? Did I overlook where you described how you determined that?
.
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Christopherguzzi on June 22, 2017, 11:42:39 AM: Thanks Martin, all good thoughts which may be of use to someone down the road. :2thumbup: I actually did try soaking it in vinegar while in the tank for about a week and then in Goof Off for a couple days followed by putting it on a battery charger with the polarity both ways (several times). It made a nice buzzing sound and ripple effect in the Goof Off but wouldn't budge. :hehehe So out of curiosity I took it apart and it took a vice grip to break the pump loose. Not sure if it would have been functional or not at that point, but I made sure it wasn't in my ham-fisted effort's taking the pump apart. :musicboohoo: At any rate, now I have a bit more time to do some other projects while I wait for my feel pump to arrive.
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Christopherguzzi on June 22, 2017, 09:54:39 PM: Quote from: Laitch on June 22, 2017, 06:15:43 AM

You know your fuel sender circuit is powered but how do you know your fuel pump is powered? Did I overlook where you described how you determined that?

No worries Laitch, you did not overlook where I described how I know my fuel pump is powered, as I didn't mention that specific detail. I'm not the handiest using a multimeter, but with the help of some information on this site and my father in-law, when I tested the fuel sending unit wiring harness I also determined that their should be power going to the fuel pump.
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Christopherguzzi on June 23, 2017, 01:35:12 PM: JB weld MarineWeld is my friend. :2thumbup: Got the radiator shroud mount back on (snapped off one side despite shooting with some WD 40 prior to removal). No worries, though, as it was an easy fix and is now stronger than ever! :2thumbup: As a matter of fact, I'm thinking of snapping them all off and then glueing them back together. :hehehe
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Christopherguzzi on June 28, 2017, 03:20:43 PM: Just a quick update:

:2thumbup:
Still waiting on the fuel pump but it's confirmed to be on a plane bound for the USA. Yeah!!!

:dunno2:
Happy to have received my new title but it indicates that the model/body type is an "RS", which it's definitely not, unless I have some sort of 3 cylinder special collectors item "RS" that I'm unaware of. Should I be concerned???
:yow
Lastly, decided to replace the grips with some new ones I just happened to have lying around from my old kz. The original ones were loose and a bit crusty. I've used hairspray in the past, but went with headliner glue this time as that's what I happened to have on hand. Worked great, however, a note of caution, the glue set up super fast, requiring quite a bit of effort to slide the second grip on. Don't ask me how I know this, but I'd suggest spraying the glue and placing the grips one at a time. He he.
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Christopherguzzi on July 08, 2017, 03:11:50 PM: At long last, my new fuel sending unit and fuel pump have arrived and are installed in the tank. And I'm happy to report that the bike starts, idles, and revs like a brand new bike!!! I thought I'd have to send the fuel injectors out to be cleaned, but perhaps not, now that I see how well it runs. Sort of amazing to me since it sat for so many years.

Some thoughts after my first test ride are that this machine runs and rides amazingly well. Now I get why these bricks have such a loyal following!!! I'm impressed by 1. The utter smoothness of the engine, which I've heard many describe as sewing machine smooth - and am happily attest to myself now, B, the transmission, which shifts as smooth as butter - making my 30 year old newer Victory Vegas seem like a clunky 18 wheeler transmission in comparison, not to mention, III, the suspension, which soaks up bumps so really well, even with rock hard old tires that have a tendency to follow grooves in the road. And all that on a 30 year old base model BMW. It just goes to show you how well these bikes were engineered and built in the first place. Now on to the down side of things, lest you think I'm starting to sound like a commercial for used BMW motorcycles. After riding a belt driven cruiser for the last decade, this machine feels pretty darned tall and I find it easy to unsettle the bike from front to rear when going around corners and changing speeds due to the bikes suspension and shaft drive qualities. Also, while the brakes appear to be working as intended, it definitely takes a good pull on the front lever in addition to the rear one in order to slow it down even from relatively slow city street speeds. And lastly, while not really a fault of the bike itself, I find the peg position to be a bit tight for my liking. All in all, though, I could easily see this bike serving as an everyday commuter and weekend blaster for my particular comfort and tastes.

Next step before riding it much more is to get new tires on it and lube the rear splines. :2thumbup:
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on July 09, 2017, 08:41:15 AM: Good to hear that you have it running.

My bricks all feel stable in corners and have plenty of braking power Tire pressure is really important on my bikes, a couple psi can make a big difference. Have you replaced the fork oil yet? Does the bike still have the original rear shock? Have you considered replacing the brake pads? I've had excellent results with kevlar/organic Volar pads from D2Moto, super cheap, but have worked great for me.
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Christopherguzzi on July 09, 2017, 12:31:20 PM: Quote from: The Mighty Gryphon on July 09, 2017, 08:41:15 AM

Good to hear that you have it running.

My bricks all feel stable in corners and have plenty of braking power Tire pressure is really important on my bikes, a couple psi can make a big difference. Have you replaced the fork oil yet? Does the bike still have the original rear shock? Have you considered replacing the brake pads? I've had excellent results with kevlar/organic Volar pads from D2Moto, super cheap, but have worked great for me.

It's pretty exciting to be able to do some test runs after a fair amount of work and expense dedicated to getting my "new" motorcycle running, so thanks for the positive thoughts. Based on your comments and questions I can tell that you must really know a thing or two about these bikes. :2thumbup: While I still have some more work to do, I don't think this brick is fundamentally different than any other brick in terms of how it goes and stops. It brakes fine with a little effort and is plenty stable in corners. It will just take me a bit of getting used to given the taller suspension travel, shaft jacking effect, and seating position as compared to my other bike. Kind of like when I take my wife's sporty little sedan out as compared to my SUV. Now if I can just get used to the blinker controls (on the brick, not my wife's car, he he). As for tire pressure, they have air but I'm probably not going to spend too much time fiddling with them as they are 30 years old, hard as a rock, and will be replaced soon (they're nicknamed bricks due to the engine, not the tires, right?). But when I get new ones I'll definitely take your advice on getting the pressure dialed in to suit my preference. The shock is stock which I'll leave for now, but I plan on trying out the firm and soft settings just to see how they differ for me. Fork oil is old, of sufficient quantity, but will be replaced along with new seals at some point. Will update my thread as these updates occur.

It's been a fun project thus far. Thanks all. :bmwsmile
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Christopherguzzi on July 20, 2017, 11:31:31 AM: Not exactly Tawny Kitaen on the hood of a Jaguar, but a pair of Tour Master Shinko's on the hood of a Camaro will do nicely for this guy. :2thumbup:
:hehehe
Title: Re: It ran when it was parked… 27 years ago. Doh!!!
Post by: Christopherguzzi on July 25, 2017, 09:19:30 PM: After two weeks of having to use a little screwdriver to start my bike I finally received the replacement starter button I ordered from JGS for $15 including shipping. Thanks again Laitch for the suggestion. Since it was only the little green button that was broken I saved a ton going this route rather than replacing the entire switchgear. The purchase came with one spring and three green buttons. The quality is spot on and everything fits and functions as it should!!!
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