Falco ignition switch replacement

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#1 Post by **mangocrazy** » Sun Apr 05, 2015 10:19 pm

I'm not entirely sure how it happened, but while working on the blue Falco I managed to snap the lower part of the ignition switch (the plastic part that does the electrical bit, not the top part that does the key/lock bit). I'm guessing there was already a weakness there, or it wouldn't have fractured. The part that fractured has two wires leading out from it, with a two-pin connector on the end.

I tracked down the part number (AP8124593 ) and decided that Ultimate Parts were too spendy for my liking (£61.00 plus their exorbitant P&P charges), so went trawling the web. I chanced upon a ScooterWorks ad for a part listed for an RS125, that had an updated version of said part number. But for a far more reasonable £33 inc. P&P:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aprilia-RS-12 ... 1096011233

It has the same 2-wire connection as the Falco and certainly looks the same. And it also appears I may get an ignition lock and two keys included in the price (UP price was for just the plastic lower part). More info as it happens...

#2 Post by **mangocrazy** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:01 pm

Part came as promised, and it is the complete ignition switch assembly, complete with two keys. Everything fits perfectly and it even comes with a pair of 'waisted' bolts that automatically shear at a certain torque. It is the exact same part as people like Ultimate parts are selling for over £200.

I just unscrewed the two philips screws that connect the electrical lower part to the mechanical top part and and fitted it to my existing ignition switch. So I now have a spare ignition switch barrel and 2 spare keys.

Dalemac · #3 Post by **Dalemac** » Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:51 pm

In that case, awesome find!