VFR 700 ignition switch replacement

carbon · 09-08-2008, 10:08 AM

So I recently acquired a 1986 VFR700 in 3 boxes of parts. After spending a weekend with it, I have it mostly together, however I am missing a few key parts.

First is numerous nuts and bolts. Is there a stainless bolt kit available?

Second is my ignition switch and tank cap are missing. Where can I get replacements? Ebay does not seem to have anything...Unless I can use the switch and tank cap from a different year/model of bike. Does anyone know if a cbr or later vfr switch/tank cap will fit an 86?

Thanks

digdoug2 · 09-08-2008, 07:05 PM

For my 87, there were numerous years of many different bikes that would fit. The main thing is how many wires does your plug require? I would say 6 if it is the same as mine, which I think it is. Mine actually was for a CBR1000. Do you have any parts of the existing ignition? If not, I can show you what it should look like. I'll look on ebay and see if I can find one that should fit.

squirrelman · 09-08-2008, 07:14 PM

lotsa yen for the Honda part, but the Dennis Kirk catalog has one that will work cheaper.

or junk yards cuz lotsa other Honda switches work too.

digdoug2 · 09-08-2008, 07:23 PM

Here are some that would work. Notice the 6 flat prongs on the rectangular shaped connector. The key part will def fit if it has 6 wires and the same 6 prong configuration as these.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-I...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/91-Ho...spagenameZWD1V

eBay Motors: Honda VFR, Interceptor, VF Etc Ignition Switch w/ Key (item 310076191829 end time Aug-24-08 23:18:42 PDT)

eBay Motors: 1993 Honda VFR 750 Ignition (item 220271540528 end time Aug-27-08 17:16:52 PDT)

eBay Motors: 86 VFR 700 Gas Cap & Ignition w/ Key VFR700 GG (item 150289003951 end time Sep-05-08 19:23:59 PDT)

carbon · 09-09-2008, 10:06 AM

Hey thanks for the responses. I have most of the ignition. The coils and wires appear to be intact, but I probably won't know until I start plugging things in. So, other year tank caps may work? Looks like I *just* missed that cap and switch auction.

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09-08-2008, 10:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
carbon Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Last Online: 01-05-2009 05:05 PM My Ride: 1975 cb750f 1975 cb550k x2 1985 VF500F x2 1986 vfr700 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	VFR 700 ignition switch replacement So I recently acquired a 1986 VFR700 in 3 boxes of parts. After spending a weekend with it, I have it mostly together, however I am missing a few key parts. First is numerous nuts and bolts. Is there a stainless bolt kit available? Second is my ignition switch and tank cap are missing. Where can I get replacements? Ebay does not seem to have anything...Unless I can use the switch and tank cap from a different year/model of bike. Does anyone know if a cbr or later vfr switch/tank cap will fit an 86? Thanks

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digdoug2 Member Join Date: May 2008 Last Online: 12-30-2008 06:33 AM Location: Elkton Maryland My Ride: Resurrected 87 VFR700 Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Here are some that would work. Notice the 6 flat prongs on the rectangular shaped connector. The key part will def fit if it has 6 wires and the same 6 prong configuration as these. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-I...spagenameZWDVW http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/91-Ho...spagenameZWD1V eBay Motors: Honda VFR, Interceptor, VF Etc Ignition Switch w/ Key (item 310076191829 end time Aug-24-08 23:18:42 PDT) eBay Motors: 1993 Honda VFR 750 Ignition (item 220271540528 end time Aug-27-08 17:16:52 PDT) eBay Motors: 86 VFR 700 Gas Cap & Ignition w/ Key VFR700 GG (item 150289003951 end time Sep-05-08 19:23:59 PDT)

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carbon Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Last Online: 01-05-2009 05:05 PM My Ride: 1975 cb750f 1975 cb550k x2 1985 VF500F x2 1986 vfr700 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey thanks for the responses. I have most of the ignition. The coils and wires appear to be intact, but I probably won't know until I start plugging things in. So, other year tank caps may work? Looks like I just missed that cap and switch auction.