Tried to Steal my Bike: Jammed ignition

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gerpena · #1 Unread post by **gerpena** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 3:06 am

Someone tried to steal my 83 Nighthawk (CB550SC) last night by jamming a screwdriver into the ignition.

The key ignition is now screwed up, and the key wont turn to start the bike. Since the bike is older, I wonder what the most cost effective way to fix this problem. I am on a budget.

Any suggestions?

Mintbread · #2 Unread post by **Mintbread** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 3:34 am

When I first read it I thought "bummer".
The second time I thought, Deja Vu.
The third time I thought, please stop.

gerpena · #3 Unread post by **gerpena** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 3:57 am

sorry...

i wasnt sure where my question applied, but ill keep your suggestion in mind.

wont the dealer be too expensive?

Venarius · #4 Unread post by **Venarius** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 9:52 am

Just Go to the Dealer.

I have an 81' CB-750 and I lost both my keys, went to the dealer and had them look up the price of a new ignition for my model...came to like $30 bucks.

Thu Sep 29, 2005 11:12 am

Hell- if it ends up being to expensive for you, hide a switch somewhere. Put your key in the ignition and make a play of turning it on, but hit the switch with your other hand. I had a friend do the same thing in a datsun... of course that car had more places to hide a switch, and he needed a second one for the starter... but it was awesome.