Hello.. I have acquired a BW200 ES.. The switch is not a toggle likev yours but is a key type switch.. It comes apart into 3 pieces on it own and does not seem to work correctly.. Is your toggle switch from factory or a add on.. My needed switch is no longer available and says it is a special switch.. Can you help me on this.. Thank You,, Great helpful video.
Thanks for the comment. It’s a generic aftermarket switch that was installed by a previous owner. What year is your bike? How many wires go to your switch? You should be able to wire up a switch like the one on mine. If you search up “waterproof on/off toggle switch” you’ll get some good options. Another route you could take is buy a similar generic keyed ignition switch and wire it up in place of the old one. You would want to make sure the switch internals are the same though.
@@projectdirtbikes It has 4 wires.. I am guessing it is a 1987 bike.. The switch I have put back together so that it has on and off but I am sure that it has pieces missing so not sure if it is doing what it is supposed to.. Battery is also toast but with a jumper I can get the engine to turn over. Have not checked for spark and I do know the carb needs taken apart.. I was told it leaked gas and would not stay running.. Really Appreciate your comeback.. hard to find much info on these. I did come a crossed a manual download on line.
@@faller49 Does the kick starter work? I’d use that instead of the electric starter for troubleshooting to avoid burning up the starter. Give it a few kicks with each switch position just to see if it has any spark. If there is no spark and you believe that the ignition switch is still the problem, try to find a wiring diagram of your starting system that includes the ignition switch. Might be one in your manual if it’s a service manual. With that, you can cut the switch off and manually connect the correct wires to continue troubleshooting. Basically hot wire it. I’d also suggest decoding your vin to make sure it’s an 87. There may not be many differences from year to year, but there also could be, so it’s always good to be positive on the year. Yeah it sure is annoying on how little info is out there.
@@projectdirtbikes yes the kick starter does work.. I was wrong on the year. It is a 1986 bu the serial number. I doing some clean up and then will start back with the running part again.. hot wire idea is hood. Thsnks.Thanks.. my manual does have section for the ES model with a diagram. And got to say.. I do appreciate your input and help.
Nice good work I love old BW,s
Thanks man! I think there would be a big market for them if they were still made today. Pretty unique cool bikes!
awesome brother
Thanks man!
Hello.. I have acquired a BW200 ES.. The switch is not a toggle likev yours but is a key type switch.. It comes apart into 3 pieces on it own and does not seem to work correctly.. Is your toggle switch from factory or a add on.. My needed switch is no longer available and says it is a special switch.. Can you help me on this.. Thank You,, Great helpful video.
Thanks for the comment. It’s a generic aftermarket switch that was installed by a previous owner. What year is your bike? How many wires go to your switch? You should be able to wire up a switch like the one on mine. If you search up “waterproof on/off toggle switch” you’ll get some good options. Another route you could take is buy a similar generic keyed ignition switch and wire it up in place of the old one. You would want to make sure the switch internals are the same though.
@@projectdirtbikes It has 4 wires.. I am guessing it is a 1987 bike.. The switch I have put back together so that it has on and off but I am sure that it has pieces missing so not sure if it is doing what it is supposed to.. Battery is also toast but with a jumper I can get the engine to turn over. Have not checked for spark and I do know the carb needs taken apart.. I was told it leaked gas and would not stay running.. Really Appreciate your comeback.. hard to find much info on these. I did come a crossed a manual download on line.
@@faller49 Does the kick starter work? I’d use that instead of the electric starter for troubleshooting to avoid burning up the starter. Give it a few kicks with each switch position just to see if it has any spark. If there is no spark and you believe that the ignition switch is still the problem, try to find a wiring diagram of your starting system that includes the ignition switch. Might be one in your manual if it’s a service manual. With that, you can cut the switch off and manually connect the correct wires to continue troubleshooting. Basically hot wire it. I’d also suggest decoding your vin to make sure it’s an 87. There may not be many differences from year to year, but there also could be, so it’s always good to be positive on the year. Yeah it sure is annoying on how little info is out there.
@@projectdirtbikes yes the kick starter does work.. I was wrong on the year. It is a 1986 bu the serial number. I doing some clean up and then will start back with the running part again.. hot wire idea is hood. Thsnks.Thanks.. my manual does have section for the ES model with a diagram. And got to say.. I do appreciate your input and help.
@@faller49 glad to help out! Let me know if you need any more help/advice when you start working on getting it running again.
Martin Brenda Robinson Paul Thompson Elizabeth
What??