1976 GT550 L Key Ignition

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rderrick121
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1976 GT550 L Key Ignition

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I want to replace my 550 ignition because the last guy drilled it out.. literally. I loosened the gauges and found that the ignition wires go into the headlight back, I hear this is a real pain to get apart/back together. Once I am inside there is it just plug and play or do I have to splice wires and whatnot? Also, what is the proper ignition to replace it with? I see there are minor differences across eBay with reproduction switches although the only listed OEM part I can find is listed for the K and not the L.

Thank you!
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theredbaron
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Re: 1976 GT550 L Key Ignition

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Hi try this web site for a replacement https://www.wemoto.com/bikes/suzuki/gt_ ... ion_switch
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theredbaron
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Re: 1976 GT550 L Key Ignition

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further to this it appears the 76 GT550 may have a six wire switch wher the earlier had a four thats according to the diagram on the attached link. http://smokeriders.com/diagrams/Suzuki/ ... _GT550.gif

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Re: 1976 GT550 L Key Ignition

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Thought the early models had six wires
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Re: 1976 GT550 L Key Ignition

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AFAIK all 380 and 550 had six wires the 750 has four wires.
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theredbaron
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Re: 1976 GT550 L Key Ignition

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Ok so the advice is beware of incorrect repo parts, I was going by the first website link which is selling supposed earlier ignitions and show four wires.

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1952 Universal 580
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