Left handlebar switch set for 2004/5 bike

[Dahoum]

It's the one with 'trip' and 'abs' buttons.

Anyone got one they're not using or know where I can get one

Tried Motorworks but they don't have a decent one available.

New is an eye watering £190 feck that!

 

[Dahoum]

Anyone?

 

[bikemad]

eBay plenty of broken GS'es around been broken

 

[bikemad]

Just seen one on eBay nowt to do with me.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-R-120...pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item20eb150c7b

 

[Dahoum]

Just seen one on eBay nowt to do with me.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-R-120...pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item20eb150c7b

Yeah I've been looking at fleabay also - that one is close but mine is the one with the ABS, TRIP and warning lights buttons on.

 

[Dahoum]

Like this -

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[TLSgazza]

Being nosy just wondered what's gone wrong with yours.

 

[Dahoum]

Indicator and horn switches gradually giving up the ghost.

 

[GFJ]

If you can solder you can sort them without buying the whole setup. They are little button switches inside the switch housing and the rubber seals give up.. I did both sides on my Rt. I posted a thread a few years ago on rtrider.

I bought the switches from the states, though I heard that motorworks or motobins are now selling them.

 

[bikemad]

Inside they are the same buy the £50 eBay one then retrofit the parts needed to repair yours,saving £££s on new that is provided you can solder ?

 

[TLSgazza]

Inside they are the same buy the £50 eBay one then retrofit the parts needed to repair yours,saving £££s on new that is provided you can solder ?

That's exactly what I was thinking,should be easy enough to swap the ones you need.

 

[Dahoum]

Inside they are the same buy the £50 eBay one then retrofit the parts needed to repair yours,saving £££s on new that is provided you can solder ?

Good point.

 

[patzx12]

I have a switch set but not sure what type, i will check

 

[Popell]

if you end up with a spare switch, I am looking for one to replace the indicator on LHS, happy to solder so just looking for the microswitch

Strange, same switchgear on mine and same year too - coincidence…..?

 

[GFJ]

Found the thread I did on this (on BMrider - copied below). Checked the digikey link - still working so you can get the switch from there still.



It is a small push button switch that is at fault, but BMW don't sell as an individual item. Quoted £220 for a new left hand switchgear - at least zorro wore a mask!

There was a thread on this forum and also ukgser (http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthr...=184662&page=3) that were a great help. I ordered up some switches from digi-key @ approx £3 each. Details at http://www.digikey.co.uk/product-se...earch_go&lang=en&site=uk&keywords=401-1159-ND

I've just put one in and it works great.

Things to note:
1 - there are 2 versions of the switch in digi-key, one being 1.5N pressure and the other 2.5N pressure. I have used the one coming out of the 1.5N bag, but suspect it was in fact the 2.5N one but both should work.

2 - you'll need to remove the black inner from the old switch and keep the white collar (easy to prise off) to slide the new switch into.

3 - once soldered, fill with some sort of sealant to prevent shorting, and presto, sorted

I'm beginning to find it's the simple things that make me happy!

Best of luck Gareth

 

[Dahoum]

Found the thread I did on this (on BMrider - copied below).

Best of luck Gareth

I thank you sir

 

[Dahoum]

Found the thread I did on this (on BMrider - copied below).

There was a thread on this forum and also ukgser (http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthr...=184662&page=3) that were a great help.

This link just goes to the front page of UKGSer

Can you give me the BMrider link? Ta

 

[GFJ]

Hmm, see what you mean about that link.

However, the link below gives a better step by step break down than I did (it's from an 1150 but basically the same set up)

http://rtboxer.com/2010/04/05/repair-indicator-turn-signal-switch/

Also, a very good youtube clip here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkrj6Kodo8c

and here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXZ5qLpBHQE

Good luck

 

[patzx12]

Is this right? It looks in goon shape

 

[Dahoum]

Inside they are the same buy the £50 eBay one then retrofit the parts needed to repair yours,saving £££s on new that is provided you can solder ?

All sorted - as bikemad said they are the same inside.

I bought one listed as having no ABS/Trip/hazard buttons - but when opened up it was fully fitted with the required switches thus:
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you can see the three circle marks on the cover where the cutouts normally are. Underneath - all switches in place.

Fitted with my original cover having the three cutouts and all sorted.

Only I have now discovered it wasn't the horn switch failing - it was the horn