Motorcycle Repair: 1983 Honda Nighthawk cb650sc Ignition Switch, honda nighthawk 650, 1983 honda nighthawk

Question
Hey I am havnig some problems starting my 1983 Honda Nighthawk 650 that I jsut bought. It fired up about 7-8 times before it stopped working. When I turn the key in the ignition to on, nothing happens. The lights don't work and nothing is getting power. As the turn the key back towards the off position I get a a small area where the lights work and if I hold it there I am able to start the bike and keep it running until I let go of the key and it falls back into the on position. I think it is the ignition switch but I cannot find a link that has a ignition switch for this bike. I was wondering if you could tell me if this the ignition switch is even the problem and if so, where I could find that product. Thank you!

Answer
Hi Jordan,
I'm not sure of other possibilities except from Honda. There are several dealers on the web that may be able to help you. Try www.bikebandit.com; www.denniskirk.com; or ebay. You can find diagrams at bikebandit and dennis kirk I believe. Also you may try www.jcwhitney.com

One of these may have an ignition switch available.
Regards,
Terry.