Faulty Fogvlight Switch
- Thread starter Hexme
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I've had microswitches go on my 1150gs (now gone to a new home). They can wear out. Can you mod the rocker to push further? Perhaps someone has a link for a new switch?! Then you can 'switch' the switch
I stripped the switch down, just above the micro switch there was a little plastic part which had worn.
In the middle of the plastic part was a round hole and I managed to find a small round headed bolt which fitted nicely in it - Job done!
In the middle of the plastic part was a round hole and I managed to find a small round headed bolt which fitted nicely in it - Job done!
if you would have done a search this issue and the fix has been discussed many times
Thanks Rovert
SW Motech do a little waterproof switch to go with there Hawk spotlights, that's what I used.
http://shop.sw-motech.com/en/4052572021545,i2.htm
Has been on the the bike for about 20,000kms, always worked and never gave an ounce of trouble.
http://shop.sw-motech.com/en/4052572021545,i2.htm
Has been on the the bike for about 20,000kms, always worked and never gave an ounce of trouble.
Thanks Younger
Bendy toy
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Some time last year, I put a sliver of plastic under mine which helped. But it's been acting up again so I've run the wires to a toggle switch on the bodywork by the wing deflectors.
The OEM switch is just not worth the hassle of fecking about with.
Sent somehow.
The OEM switch is just not worth the hassle of fecking about with.
Sent somehow.
Yep, that's why I took mine off the bike. Mine was still working fine, I just wanted it off the bike.
Bloody Bugger! Excuse my cursing!
Switch was working when I put it back together last night but this morning it seems as if the small bolt inside has dislodged itself....
I'll take it apart again this evening and try superglue on the bolt, failing that I'll go with your idea Younger!
Switch was working when I put it back together last night but this morning it seems as if the small bolt inside has dislodged itself....
I'll take it apart again this evening and try superglue on the bolt, failing that I'll go with your idea Younger!
Bendy toy
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Why bother there are three wires (supply, load and switch indicator bulb) on a long lead that goes to the electrical stuff under the petrol tank. I cit the lead and fitted a crumpled spade connector to each. The switch fits through the top of the beak between the winglet mounting holes. The old switch is still there taking up space but it's better than a bare hole.
If I really want to go back to an original switch, new ones come complete with new lead or just get out the soldering iron and heat shrink sleeves.
Thanks for the info, Ill give it one more go tonight, If it doesn't work then I'll fit an after market switch.
Bendy toy
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Hope you get it sorted because a flippin great non working switch is annoying but I got over it.
Sent somehow.
Sent somehow.
Thanks Bendy, seemed to be good as new this morning. Only time will tell I suppose...
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