[dadztoy]

I just fixed 2 of them on 2 different bikes for buddies within the last 3 weeks... Actually, the hazard switch, the cruise switch, turn signals, and cruise accel/coast switches as well and even spritzed the start switch and kill switch too...

CRC contact cleaner works well and if that doesn't do it, you try some O'Reilly's brake cleaner - it is safe on plastic and works well for the real stubborn ones... If your using brake cleaner follow up with contact cleaner after that to lube the switch a bit...

I split the switch housing for best results - makes the switches easier to get to...

Les

 

[dadztoy]

Yeah John, as far as you can safely spread them, that way you can get that little red tubing nozzle right down into the switches... I usually put a few towels under the handlebars just to prevent spraying all the bike plastic with the cleaner...

I had a couple stubborn one's on my buddies 93 Aspy trike a few days ago but I finally got them working... Heating the switches a bit would help too as I suspect the reason they are sticking is that all the lubricant inside the switch has turned into a thick goo... Heating it up should help to thin it out a bit - just be careful not to melt anything with the heat gun or hair dryer...

Les

 

[dadztoy]

I have seen some guys (here) actually take certain switches apart and refurbish them by giving them a thorough cleaning and then relube them... I would do that if absolutely necessary but usually it isn't...

Once you crack the switch housing, you will see how the various switches are held in with small screws... If you wanted to go to that detail, you would unsolder the wires from the switch, remove the switch, disassemble, and refurbish the contacts...

One has to be extremely careful disassembling the switches as they tend to grenade when you remove the screws that hold them together with springs and little parts flying about - not a job for the faint of heart

Les

 

[dadztoy]

Bummer on the can falling - it is good stuff, some of the best I have used... Time to bite the bullet I guess and spring for another can... :sadguy:

Les