VFR 700 ignition switch replacement

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    So I recently acquired a 1986 VFR700 in 3 boxes of parts. After spending a weekend with it, I have it mostly together, however I am missing a few key parts.


    First is numerous nuts and bolts. Is there a stainless bolt kit available?

    Second is my ignition switch and tank cap are missing. Where can I get replacements? Ebay does not seem to have anything...Unless I can use the switch and tank cap from a different year/model of bike. Does anyone know if a cbr or later vfr switch/tank cap will fit an 86?

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    For my 87, there were numerous years of many different bikes that would fit. The main thing is how many wires does your plug require? I would say 6 if it is the same as mine, which I think it is. Mine actually was for a CBR1000. Do you have any parts of the existing ignition? If not, I can show you what it should look like. I'll look on ebay and see if I can find one that should fit.
     


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    lotsa yen for the Honda part, but the Dennis Kirk catalog has one that will work cheaper.

    or junk yards cuz lotsa other Honda switches work too.
     


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    Hey thanks for the responses. I have most of the ignition. The coils and wires appear to be intact, but I probably won't know until I start plugging things in. So, other year tank caps may work? Looks like I *just* missed that cap and switch auction.
     


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    I just purchased Same bike and am now in need of same ignition switch. also need a Rear cowl or panel part above tail-light.
     


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