Servicing an Indicator Switch

[kawakid]

On my ER6 , the turn switch is becoming a bit of a pain, in that I really have to push it, to cancel the indicator and I'm frequently leaving it on.

My son took his full A test on Monday (coming from A2) and he got a minor for leaving it on.

Are they easily serviceable or should I just change the switch gear.

Thanks
____________________
I've a twin and a 4.

[Polarbear]

My first port of call would be to spray contact cleaner or WD40 or the like in the button slot and see if that helps.
____________________
Triumph Trophy Launch Edition

[stinkwheel]

As above, a scoosh of WD40 in the slot and work the switch a bit.

Better, open the switch, clean the moving parts with solvent contact cleaner then lubricate with silicone grease.
____________________
“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[doggone]

It's either worn or got some sort of debris inside, you could open it up for a look at what's going on.

[kawakid]

Thanks all, I didn't want to open it up before as not to jinx the bike before my son had his test.

I've ordered some silicone grease, I do have some contact cleaner, I'll open it up.

Son unfortunately didn't pass his test (so still stuck on A2) and I want it right before his 2nd attempt.
____________________
I've a twin and a 4.

[Kawasaki Jimbo]

I once took a kill switch apart and it was tricky to get the tiny spring and plastic parts back into place (once I’d found the spring after it pinged across the garage). Hosing contact cleaner in hadn’t fixed the problem but opening it up and Emery-clothing the metal contact fixed it. An indicator switch could be the same but it might not need full disassembly. Good luck!

[stinkwheel]

Yes, don't be afraid of opening up the switchgear housing itself, Usually two screws and it just undoes off the bar like a clamshell. You'll can see all the switches and things in there. You can usually get reasonably good access to the moving parts and contacts.

As Kasasaki Jimbo points out, stripping it further down from there is totally possible but with a vastly increased risk of small springs and ball bearings pinging off into a corner of the workshop and of you not being able to put it all back together again.
____________________
“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[Copycat73]

last one i did was a kawasaki zzr14 ..wd-40 is not a lubricant and proved to be a short lived solution.. took it off the handlebars and forced silicone grease into the workings with by thumb.. sorted.
____________________
Whatever I post I have no citation and no intention of providing one..
caveat emptor

[blurredman]

[kawakid]

[jeffyjeff]

I have had one experience with push-to-cancel turn signal switch gear. The sticky switch was caused by petrified grease in the mechanism. I cleaned that out with a cotton swab soaked in alcohol and lubricated the assembly with dielectric grease. I was surprised at the simplicity of design; one spring, one detent ball, and two switch contacts on a plastic pivot. Any three-handed person should have no trouble reconditioning their turn signal switch and have it working like new.
____________________
History shows again and again how nature points out the folly of men - BOC

[BanditsHigh]

[Easy-X]

I believe the 'WD' in WD40 stands for 'water dispersant' which hints at its primary use
____________________
Royal Enfield Continental GT 535, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[to v or not to v]

[BanditsHigh]

[kawakid]

Thanks all, I opened up the housing and the mechanism, well the metal plate was very rusty and the selector at the top had looked to have gone sharp.

I managed to clean it up (Without taking all the moving bits out/spring/ball bearing etc) I've greased it up with silicone grease and its soo much better.
____________________
I've a twin and a 4.