Trying to find/buy left bar switch for my '83 750

[versicat]

Hey gang,

The '83 Katana I bought is missing the left bar switch.

Anyone have one for sale? If not, even a picture of the correct unit would be helpful.

Thanks!

[Suzuki_dog]

You get a good look at the left switch in this video at around 0.40.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llWj4pOvQoc

[versicat]

You get a good look at the left switch in this video at around 0.40.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llWj4pOvQoc

Thanks!

Is that your bike? Nicely done!

[Suzuki_dog]

Thanks!

Is that your bike? Nicely done!

That's not mine in the video.

[sixdog]

One on ebay now....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-OEM-Suzuki-Left-Handle-Switch-1982-1983-GS1100-GS850-37400-49473-/201827771365?hash=item2efddf63e5:g:caYAAOSw4A5YoKye&vxp=mtr

[versicat]

One on ebay now....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-OEM-Suzu...5YoKye&vxp=mtr

Thanks for the heads up.

A question about this one that's for sale; it's got a choke lever. My bike's got a choke dial on the side cover. Is this just how they were built (two ways to choke), or does the lever remove for the Katana, or is this the wrong bar switch?

Also, should I expect to pay this much? Seems pricey.

Thanks in advance

[Suzuki_dog]

Thanks for the heads up.

A question about this one that's for sale; it's got a choke lever. My bike's got a choke dial on the side cover. Is this just how they were built (two ways to choke), or does the lever remove for the Katana, or is this the wrong bar switch?

Also, should I expect to pay this much? Seems pricey.

Thanks in advance

You're correct, you need one without the choke lever. That one would work, just do not connect the choke cable to it. I did a quick search, but didn't find anything. Look for a 1982 GS1000SZ or 1983 GS1100S, I think they are the same. They are hard to find in decent condition, that may be the going price.

[versicat]

You're correct, you need one without the choke lever. That one would work, just do not connect the choke cable to it. I did a quick search, but didn't find anything. Look for a 1982 GS1000SZ or 1983 GS1100S, I think they are the same. They are hard to find in decent condition, that may be the going price.

thanks.

Yeah, I'm in no super rush, so I'll keep looking for the correct one. Makes sense on the cost due to rarity, and I'll need to keep that in mind given the condition of the bike and my plans for it...

The guy who hacked up this bike was using a boat starter switch mounted via a hole drilled at the bottom of the right side cover. This bike will never be restored to stock, so I may just continue to use some type of hidden starter switch, but I'd rather have the bar switch. It'll never have turn signals either, so I may look for a clean looking aftermarket starter switch (but they all seem kind of cheap looking).

[Suzuki_dog]

thanks.

Yeah, I'm in no super rush, so I'll keep looking for the correct one. Makes sense on the cost due to rarity, and I'll need to keep that in mind given the condition of the bike and my plans for it...

The guy who hacked up this bike was using a boat starter switch mounted via a hole drilled at the bottom of the right side cover. This bike will never be restored to stock, so I may just continue to use some type of hidden starter switch, but I'd rather have the bar switch. It'll never have turn signals either, so I may look for a clean looking aftermarket starter switch (but they all seem kind of cheap looking).

Hmmm, just looked at Babbitts:

http://www.suzukipartshouse.com/oemparts/a/suz/50d4012bf8700230d8b4e44d/left-handle-switch

Seems like it is still available (a replacement style, anyway).

Found it on Ebay. The replacement part has the choke lever.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/37400-45373-SWITCH-ASSY-HAN-/272448900765?hash=item3f6f384e9d

[versicat]

Hmmm, just looked at Babbitts:

http://www.suzukipartshouse.com/oemparts/a/suz/50d4012bf8700230d8b4e44d/left-handle-switch

Seems like it is still available (a replacement style, anyway).

Found it on Ebay. The replacement part has the choke lever.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/37400-45373-...item3f6f384e9d

Cool. Thanks again. Good to know there are multiple options. I'll save a couple of searches on eBay per your suggestions above, and see what comes along as the weeks/months go by...

[Suzuki_dog]

I saw this, this morning: Scroll down for the left hand switch.

http://www.parts.suzuki-katana.com/sales.html

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I saw this, this morning: Scroll down for the left hand switch.

http://www.parts.suzuki-katana.com/sales.html

Thanks Suzuki_Dog! I've emailed the seller. Very helpful.

Wow, would love that turbo set-up...

[Suzuki_dog]

Thanks Suzuki_Dog! I've emailed the seller. Very helpful.

Wow, would love that turbo set-up...

We can dream....

[versicat]

I saw this, this morning: Scroll down for the left hand switch.

http://www.parts.suzuki-katana.com/sales.html

I bought that bar switch, and I'm going to purchase the right bar switch too if he still has it. Good find. Thanks again.

[Suzuki_dog]

I bought that bar switch, and I'm going to purchase the right bar switch too if he still has it. Good find. Thanks again.

Cool, glad it worked out. Don't forget to post pics of the bike as you get things done.