Key switch washers

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ktheake

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Key switch washer
I have been replacing a bunch of ignition/ key switches and I have seen most all ct70 s with nothing - allowing the outer bezel when tightened up to scratch away at the finish .
On a 74 St90 I found a nice washer against the frame and it felt like a nice finish when i tightened down the switch and it's hidden really - I admit I'm a bit of a purist on these .
So really what I would like is a source - if someone has found these easilly . It may even be a Honda piece not sure but I like the idea .
I know that this is a ground spot and that final grind that the cast flash starts into the freshly sprayed frame is contributing to the ground but like I said I would like some .
 
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Beretta

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Maybe a Nylon washer would work- and the Key sw is not grounded at the frame as many have been lead to beleive- I just tested this a couple weeks ago while installing a new Key Sw on my 71 KO
 
OLD CT

OLD CT

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Do this test... Try taking out the keyswitch in the run position, hold it in your hand while kicking over the bike and THEN tell me it's not grounded there...
 
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ktheake

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yes it's a ground - so the nylon although nice wont cut it - now back to the important issue - washers - just that size of the bezel nut .
I know I have found them under a few bikes st90 but didn't see them in parts blow up . So I doubt it's stock there - not sure , havnt ripped into that many STs
 
OLD CT

OLD CT

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I found the all so important washer for you... IF you WANT to pay $23.41 plus tax. o_O Comes with the retaining ring also... Ebay item# 203443243631 Seek and ye shall find, you have to want to find one. LOL! It took me a whole minute.

UPDATED # Paul
 
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ktheake

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Your fast - and knowledgable thanks for the assistance. Searched that # nothing found. I will measure the switch and bezel and see if i can buy a bunch of thin washers and share them with the forum - even the purists should find them important to their assembly . Thanks for the replies
 
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scooter

scooter

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That’s the eBay item number enter it into the search

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ktheake

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So I ordered some 7/8 x 1.3/8 shims at .025 thickness SS . Hopefully this will satisfy my need for a washer behind the bezel against the frame opening
 
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