[Papa]

Bought a 1990 Katana 750 that needs to have the ignition (where the key goes) replaced and I have never done it on a bike before. I could just have a new key made, but I want make sure the engine is good before I do that since I have another Katana I can swap ignition and keys with. I bought the 1990 on the cheap without keys and not knowing the full extent of the engine (though they said it was very good).
I appreciate anyones help with this...or is there a way to start it without keys? Jumping something? I thank you in advance for your replys and the clearest detail possible. OR, If someone has a diagragm, please just e-mail it to me. [email protected]

 

[BenchFalco]

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[St0nkingByte]

Usually the ignition is on a pigtail with a connector about six inches up the wire so you don't need to cut it off.

 

[BenchFalco]

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[Papa]

Pulled the tank and found the connector. Found a wiring diagragm and cross connected two sets of 4 wires. Turned over immediately, then the battery ran down.. but it turned over. Since it turned, we had a locksmith make a new key... deep charged the battery... and we have lift off.
Thank you for your suggestions and help.

 

[St0nkingByte]

Sweet, glad to hear. I don't know much about motorcycles but I know that because one of the first things I did with my bike was lose the one and only key Of cource once I had pulled the ignition and had an appointment with the dealer to take the ignition to them to get a duplicate key I found the original.

 

[cappy1193]

Do you still have the wiring diagram? WHere can I get a copy?