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1966 Lightning ignition key
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02/05/19 12:24 am
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Does any one have an original BSA ignition key that came with their bikes. A photo? what does it look like. There are many "styles" available, but what is correct?
thank you
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Re: 1966 Lightning ignition key
[Re: nert]
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02/05/19 2:26 am
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Mark Z
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I believe I still have the original key from my '67 Lightning... somewhere... Anyway, I remember that the handle end is square and says "Union" on it.
I'm curious, why do you ask? I doubt you will ever find an OEM working power switch and matching key (the operative word being "working"). However, I believe I also have the original (non-working) key switch from my '67, if this is something you would be interested in having.
Mark Z
'65(lower)/'66(upper, wheels, front end, controls)/'67(seat, exhaust, fuel tank, headlamp)/'70(frame) A65 Bitsa.
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Re: 1966 Lightning ignition key
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As I was fooling around with the head steady location, I also had the steering damper steel plate off. That plate is also the steering STOP. So the front forks laid over with a hard turn, as they might do while on the center stand, and you can guess what the next steering stop was. 😬 Does that steel stop plate go below the lug on the down tubes? Thanks
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Re: 1966 Lightning ignition key
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02/05/19 8:56 pm
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Andy Higham
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A lot of keys got lost. As the ignition switch got worn it no longer trapped the key in the on position, you got to your destination and couldn't turn the ignition off
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Re: 1966 Lightning ignition key
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02/07/19 12:23 am
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Mark Z
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Re: 1966 Lightning ignition key
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02/07/19 1:43 am
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The Owego Emergency Squad bought a used ambulance from the company I work for. We design, sell, and service new and used ambulances. We did some minor repairs, added new lettering and graphics to the unit. The vehicle is scheduled to go up to Owego tomorrow, and join the fleet. I just thought it was interesting that I am in Central New Jersey, and that this vehicle was in our yard ready to go up to Owego. It wouldn't have meant anything, except, I see you are from Owego NY. I took a shot that maybe you were familiar with the Owego Emergency Squad. Sorry if I confused.
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Re: 1966 Lightning ignition key
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A lot of keys got lost. As the ignition switch got worn it no longer trapped the key in the on position, you got to your destination and couldn't turn the ignition off And inplace of pulling a plug or turning the fuel off, you got a screwdriver and turned the key off, did whatever you were going to do then realized what you had done when you went to start the bike. So it was either brake the switch with the afore mentioned screwdriver or pull the plug & do some hot wiring. If you did the latter then as sure as poo is brown you got pulled over for somthing on the way home then had to do some explaining to a not very amused constable. Yes I remember those days very well.
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Re: 1966 Lightning ignition key
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02/07/19 3:12 pm
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You probably go to the meeting of the Nortons at Washington Crossings? Are you one of the sunday breakfast guys at Orlandos too?
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Re: 1966 Lightning ignition key
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02/07/19 10:29 pm
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I do NOT go to Orlando's. I remember reading it some where, have pasted by a few sunday mornings, and saw a collection of brit bikes outside. There is a big group that gathers there for the Norton gathering. The Norton gathering has grown in popularity over the years. I enjoy the Norton gathering. Many interesting bikes. Its a great couple hours of looking at the bikes I like to see. It would be a great place for all to compare our keys
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Re: 1966 Lightning ignition key
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The Owego Emergency Squad bought a used ambulance from the company I work for. We design, sell, and service new and used ambulances. We did some minor repairs, added new lettering and graphics to the unit. The vehicle is scheduled to go up to Owego tomorrow, and join the fleet. I just thought it was interesting that I am in Central New Jersey, and that this vehicle was in our yard ready to go up to Owego. It wouldn't have meant anything, except, I see you are from Owego NY. I took a shot that maybe you were familiar with the Owego Emergency Squad. Sorry if I confused. Very cool, thanks! My wife says she saw what is probably the new vehicle today, the inside being cleaned outside the Owego fire station. I SHOULD be familiar with the Squad - three weeks ago they rushed me to the hospital in the middle of the night for emergency hernia surgery!
Mark Z
'65(lower)/'66(upper, wheels, front end, controls)/'67(seat, exhaust, fuel tank, headlamp)/'70(frame) A65 Bitsa.
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Re: 1966 Lightning ignition key
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02/08/19 2:59 am
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I have much respect and gratitude for the people that operate, volunteer, give of their time and resources to aid their neighbors. If I'm not mistaken, that department operates on a very thin and illusive budget. Hopefully your surgery turned out to be a success, and you will soon be able to kick thru that wonderful bitsa and enjoy the music it makes.
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Re: 1966 Lightning ignition key
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02/10/19 5:19 pm
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John Maloney
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Original 1967 Lightning keys. Rectangular head ignition. Round is for steering lock.
Letter codes are for equipped locksmiths to copy.
They used the same system for the cars too.
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AqgTjr5BzZafhbsxzA7zsOk3sazKHA
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AqgTjr5BzZafhbsya_Kzc7RxCJweZw
Last edited by John Maloney; 02/10/19 5:21 pm. Reason: added link
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