R35 ignition switch

[joelincourt]

Hello all,
I finally found a key that fits in the r35 ignition switch, but it will not go in past the ball bearing keepers. I am going to take it apart and see if I can rescue it. Has anyone already refurbed this switch? How many ball bearings and springs are going to fly across the room when I take the lid off of this switch? I rebuilt the switch on my r60/5, but my manual was a lot more user friendly than what I have now. Is there an exploded view of the switch in the knowledge base or is the switch simple enough that it is self explanatory?
Thanks,
Joe

[cwf]

Have you got the right key? There has to be a flat somewhere, to turn the lights on and off. Depending which switch you have, the flat might be at the bottom or elsewhere.

I think my switch is for an MZ, the key has a slot at the bottom.

Charlie.

[joelincourt]

Thanks for the comeback Charlie. I took the switch apart and cleaned out the rust and then sanded down the barrel on the key until it fit in the switch I have. I assume that I have the correct key, but the wrong switch. The previous owner did not have a key and by-passed the switch with two toggle switches. One for the ignition and the other for the head light.
Problem solved,
Joe