Indicator has a mind of it own

[Bones]

A few weeks ago I think that I may have damaged the right indicator switch. There had been a very heavy frost and because I had washed the bike the previous day the indicator switch was frozen solid. This has happened before and in the past it would sort itself out as the switch defrosted. This particaulr morning I probably used excessive force 'testing' the switch as it refused to budge on my commute. When I returned to the bike all seemed well and the switch was working again however there is now an intermittent problem with the indicator coming on on it's own. Sometimes this happened when riding at speed, so I thought that it might be vibration related but yesterday it was coming on repeatedly at any speed. Anyone got any idea whata the problem might be?

Cheers

 

[Wapping]

Several threads about indicators sticking on.

Many center around the little rubber 'hat' that covers the switch gear perishing, letting crud in.

Seem easy enough to replace. Snoopy (as his wont) even made one.

Worth a check, perhaps?

 

[Bikerjim]

The internals of the indicator are probably lose or damaged , dislodged by the ice/frost.

This is causing a short and activating the indicator.

Not sure if there a sealed unit or not but if you can take apart and check all the connections.

A liberal spray of the majic WD40 may sort it

Hope this helps (had a similar problem of my Aprilla Pegaso)

Jim

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

Happened to me through the winter, my bike is under warranty and the dealer fitted a new left hand switchgear. There are a few posts on here about it unfortunately and its usually caused by water getting into the not so well sealed switch. The switches only give a signal to the ECU to turn the indicators on so it takes very little moisture for them to give a false signal.

 

[Snoopy]

The covers on mine didn't last too long.

The switches are all the same, get yourself any 1200 series switchgear on ebay and do some careful soldering. Cost me £10 delivered instead of £250 for new switchgear.

Slap a load of grease over the top to keep the ice from splitting the rubber in future.

 

[Bones]

Thanks for all the advice. Just need to get the correct size torx to get at the switchgear internals.

Cheers

 

[original_concept]

Another reason for Muffs... Switchgear protection.

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

I would go careful with the type of grease you use as normal grease will rot the rubber seal making things worse. Same goes for WD40 and any other type of oil. Make sure its rubber friendly before using.

 

[Bones]

. Same goes for WD40

WD40 is where I went wrong. My 1970's guide to motorcycle maintenance is heading for the bin.

 

[andyclift]

When the is happened to my right hand switch I tried stripping, cleaning, lub, etc. and got nowhere. Amazed at £160 for new switch but a call to Motorworks brought me a perfect second hand switch with warranty for £60.