Thought the following images of the insides of my ignition switch might be helpful to anyone else thinking about replacing or overhauling a faulty switch. Its very straightforward .There are only 6x screws in the whole switch as most of it simply slots together.
Ignition switch removed from XS650 1979 special ll
Unscrew and seperate the switch body from the base. Lots of oil in an unsucessful attempt to get the switch working
Pull the nylon steering lock cam off the switch shaft. Spiders nest has come all the way over the pond from Iowa!
The circular wired disk just lifts out. Note the locating slots
Ignition switch removed from XS650 1979 special ll
Unscrew and seperate the switch body from the base. Lots of oil in an unsucessful attempt to get the switch working
Pull the nylon steering lock cam off the switch shaft. Spiders nest has come all the way over the pond from Iowa!
The circular wired disk just lifts out. Note the locating slots