This would happen...

Jordan91 · January 22nd, 2011, 02:28 AM

So I've had my ninja for a few months now and i bought it with fairing damage. I did my best to repair it and give it a fresh paint job. Yesterday I finally got it completely up and running again with new brake pads and new spark plugs cause the old ones were bad. So I decided to ride for the first time today to work.

when i was on my break i go out side and check on it and i notice my ignition key hole thing looking kinda weird. I get my key and try to put it in but it only goes in half way and does not twist. Looking closer at the key hole i can see a dent and it seems like the whole silver thing is just loolsey sitting in there. I dont know who the f*** was messing with my bike but im pissed and i had to have some buddies come pick it up and take it home for me.

How do i fix this. I was so happy to finally get this thing up and running after months and now its unride-able. FTS

johnjohn · January 22nd, 2011, 03:52 AM

You need a new ignition switch. E-Bay should help you find one cheap.

Yasko · January 22nd, 2011, 09:52 AM

I hate that you can't leave anything out in public out of the way!!!Jerks in the world...

addy126 · January 22nd, 2011, 09:58 AM

Next purchase..... Alarm system.

ghost-was-here · January 22nd, 2011, 10:39 AM

and if possible- buy a pair of binoculars.
this way you'll be able to keep watch on your bike while you are at work

but really felt bad that some f*ck!ng jerk broke your ignition switch.

fujimumu · January 22nd, 2011, 01:49 PM

At least your bike was still there when you came out

Jordan91 · January 22nd, 2011, 02:03 PM

alright... does anyone know where to buy ignition switches. Just called the dealer and they told me it would be 121 plus tax for just the ignition switch, and 300 for the whole lock set.

seriously first time riding it and this sh** happens. Im sorry you guys im just beyond pissed.

Francis · January 22nd, 2011, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addy126

Next purchase..... Alarm system.

Yea, people just can't stay away from bikes. The other day, my friend was telling me how strangers would just sit on their bikes or have parents put their kids on it. Ironically, while we were chatting about that, someone messed with my right mirror.

So I got an alarm. I wanted a Scorpio, but went with a Gorilla Cycle Alarm. I bought it to deter strangers/kids from sitting/touching it. I have full insurance to cover theft haha.

Anyways, how does one know when a spark plug breaks or is being ******?

gogoKawi · January 22nd, 2011, 02:41 PM

The Gorilla's are great. The Internatrix alarms are better. You can wire them to your lights unlike the Gorilla and it has a perimeter sensor instead of the tilt. I have both.

Get an alarm. It's worth it. The Gorilla takes about 15 minutes to install. It takes about 30 minutes to install the Internatrix, after reading the directions. I had 2 people stand to scope out my bikes the other day. The tried to lift the cover and the alarm chirped. They got spooked and took off. I ran down stairs so fast...

The alarm won't stop the thief. But, it will make them think twice about it. Add a disc lock with the alarm and you have an even better combination.

Good luck with the ignition switch.

HKr1 · January 22nd, 2011, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fujimumu

At least your bike was still there when you came out

You look at ronayers or bikebandit?

FrugalNinja250 · January 22nd, 2011, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan91

alright... does anyone know where to buy ignition switches. Just called the dealer and they told me it would be 121 plus tax for just the ignition switch, and 300 for the whole lock set.

seriously first time riding it and this sh** happens. Im sorry you guys im just beyond pissed.

You can often find used locksets on ebay. Also check out http://www.ronayers.com or http://www.bikebandit.com as both are resellers of OEM Kawasaki parts, usually much cheaper than the dealer.

As to buying, the cheapest approach would be to purchase just the ignition switch and take it, the key, and the other locks on your bike to a locksmith to get the other locks rekeyed to match the new ignition switch key. That way you keep one key for everything.

What year is your bike?

Jordan91 · January 22nd, 2011, 05:38 PM

Is this the part number i need? 27005-5144
I have an 08
At this point, i dont care if i have two different keys. Im a college student and am really low on money so it looks like im going to have to just go with the ignition switch.

Havok · January 24th, 2011, 11:51 AM

At least yours was still there. The worst feeling is comming out and it being gone! I got lucky and got mine back but I won't ge it out of the repair shop for another couple of weeks while I wait in parts.

wyckedflesh · January 24th, 2011, 12:17 PM

Why not take the ignition assembly off the bike and take it to a Locksmith to see if it can be simply repaired?

Also, keep in mind, there are security type screws/bolts holding the ignition switch to the top triple.

FrugalNinja250 · January 24th, 2011, 01:27 PM

Is there any way you can post a decent closeup picture of the ignition switch face? Most digital cameras have a "Macro" mode that will allow you to get the camera just inches away. It will require lots of light.

I'm not familiar with the newgen bikes but suspect that, as on my '06, you'll have to pretty much fully dismantle the top end enough to get the upper fork bracket off in order to drill out the bolts holding the ignition switch to the bracket. The bolts are special security break-off bolts and can't be removed with conventional tools. I'm wondering if there is a way to fix the switch in-situ.

Blackwidow · January 24th, 2011, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan91

seriously first time riding it and this sh** happens. Im sorry you guys im just beyond pissed.

and you have every right to be. totally sucks.

I can't stand these f*ing idiots. Just this past saturday some loser stole my finance's bike stand. I mean WTF?!?!?

January 22nd, 2011, 02:28 AM	#1
Jordan91 ninjette.org member Name: Jordan Location: Rocklin Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 56	This would happen... So I've had my ninja for a few months now and i bought it with fairing damage. I did my best to repair it and give it a fresh paint job. Yesterday I finally got it completely up and running again with new brake pads and new spark plugs cause the old ones were bad. So I decided to ride for the first time today to work. when i was on my break i go out side and check on it and i notice my ignition key hole thing looking kinda weird. I get my key and try to put it in but it only goes in half way and does not twist. Looking closer at the key hole i can see a dent and it seems like the whole silver thing is just loolsey sitting in there. I dont know who the f*** was messing with my bike but im pissed and i had to have some buddies come pick it up and take it home for me. How do i fix this. I was so happy to finally get this thing up and running after months and now its unride-able. FTS

January 24th, 2011, 12:17 PM	#14
wyckedflesh ninjette.org guru Name: Mikel Location: Valley of the Sun Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue Kawasaki KLE650 Versys, '95 Ducati 900SS/CR (undergoing track conversion) Posts: 287	Why not take the ignition assembly off the bike and take it to a Locksmith to see if it can be simply repaired? Also, keep in mind, there are security type screws/bolts holding the ignition switch to the top triple. __________________________________________________ 2009 KLE650 LSL bars, Full Muzzy PC-V 1995 900SS/CR mildly modified

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January 22nd, 2011, 03:52 AM	#2
johnjohn ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Caledonia, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Honda, Buell, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha Posts: 170	You need a new ignition switch. E-Bay should help you find one cheap.

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Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	I hate that you can't leave anything out in public out of the way!!!Jerks in the world...

January 22nd, 2011, 09:58 AM	#4
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	Next purchase..... Alarm system.

January 22nd, 2011, 10:39 AM	#5
ghost-was-here ninjette.org member Name: rohan Location: new delhi,india Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): pulsar 135 Posts: 88	and if possible- buy a pair of binoculars. this way you'll be able to keep watch on your bike while you are at work but really felt bad that some f*ck!ng jerk broke your ignition switch.

January 22nd, 2011, 01:49 PM	#6
fujimumu ninjette.org member Name: Kensai Location: New Jersey Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 103	At least your bike was still there when you came out

January 22nd, 2011, 02:03 PM	#7
Jordan91 ninjette.org member Name: Jordan Location: Rocklin Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 56	alright... does anyone know where to buy ignition switches. Just called the dealer and they told me it would be 121 plus tax for just the ignition switch, and 300 for the whole lock set. seriously first time riding it and this sh** happens. Im sorry you guys im just beyond pissed.

January 22nd, 2011, 02:41 PM	#9
gogoKawi ninjette.org sage Name: Dre Location: DMV Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, 2008 ZX6, 2011 Ninja 1000 Posts: 622	The Gorilla's are great. The Internatrix alarms are better. You can wire them to your lights unlike the Gorilla and it has a perimeter sensor instead of the tilt. I have both. Get an alarm. It's worth it. The Gorilla takes about 15 minutes to install. It takes about 30 minutes to install the Internatrix, after reading the directions. I had 2 people stand to scope out my bikes the other day. The tried to lift the cover and the alarm chirped. They got spooked and took off. I ran down stairs so fast... The alarm won't stop the thief. But, it will make them think twice about it. Add a disc lock with the alarm and you have an even better combination. Good luck with the ignition switch.

January 22nd, 2011, 05:38 PM	#12
Jordan91 ninjette.org member Name: Jordan Location: Rocklin Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 56	Is this the part number i need? 27005-5144 I have an 08 At this point, i dont care if i have two different keys. Im a college student and am really low on money so it looks like im going to have to just go with the ignition switch.

January 24th, 2011, 11:51 AM	#13
Havok Internet Slut Name: Jeff Location: L.A. Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	At least yours was still there. The worst feeling is comming out and it being gone! I got lucky and got mine back but I won't ge it out of the repair shop for another couple of weeks while I wait in parts.

January 24th, 2011, 01:27 PM	#15
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	Is there any way you can post a decent closeup picture of the ignition switch face? Most digital cameras have a "Macro" mode that will allow you to get the camera just inches away. It will require lots of light. I'm not familiar with the newgen bikes but suspect that, as on my '06, you'll have to pretty much fully dismantle the top end enough to get the upper fork bracket off in order to drill out the bolts holding the ignition switch to the bracket. The bolts are special security break-off bolts and can't be removed with conventional tools. I'm wondering if there is a way to fix the switch in-situ.