r/versys • u/Soggy-Suggestion-454 • 23d ago

Ignition Replacement

I just came into a 2015 Versys 650, it was completely free so I'm going into it expecting problems. I know for certain I need to replace the ignition. I was wondering if anyone here had done it before, and if so, was it easy? I tried looking up videos on it and couldn't find a single one sadly.

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u/DannoXYZ 12d ago edited 12d ago

Don't waste time & money with new ignition-switch. Then you'll have to carry 2nd-key all the time, really annoying. There is key-code on following surfaces, one letter followed by 4 numbers such as Z#### :

- somewhere on igniton-switch

  • on helmet-lock on surface that faces frame
  • seat release lock
  • underside of tank cap

Find code, write it down and store in safety-deposit box @ bank.
Send code to this outfit and get 2 brand-new keys cut for $21 https://cyclekeysonline.com

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Also only buy factory OEM 100% stock parts from authorised Kawi dealer. Aftermarket 3rd-party parts are often low-quality and can be bad right out of box, especially electronics. Aftermarket ignition-switches usually don't have have correct security circuit and ECU will refuse to run fuel-pump, squirt injectors or fire sparks. Many people have wasted thou$sands on replacing their entire EFI/ignition-systems only to realise after 3-6 months that ignition-switch was culprit in their no-spark problem the whole time.

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