Main switch repair...

Bob Z. · Jul 18, 2012

The original main switch can be a source of hard to diagnose running problems.

I had a odd power failure that turned out to be from corroded switch contacts.

I took one apart to show what the insides look like after 40 years.
Yes, they can be cleaned up and returned to service!

Stephen Hill · Jul 19, 2012

Needs a bit more work, IMHO.
Stephen Hill

Guido · Jul 19, 2012

Stephen Hill said:
Needs a bit more work, IMHO.
Stephen Hill

Hilarious!!!

bluto · Jul 19, 2012

good to know...have heard the same is true of the control switches on the handlebars, they can be disassembled and the contacts can be cleaned

Tim_S · Jul 20, 2012

Yes, they can be cleaned up,,,,,,,,,and still are barely serviceable.

The repop switches aren't any better either.

Tim_S

Diablouph · Jul 20, 2012

Tim_S said:
Yes, they can be cleaned up,,,,,,,,,and still are barely serviceable. The repop switches aren't any better either.

Tim_S

Boy do I agree. I don't like the aftermarket switches I have on my bike but I don't feel I have a choice.

DogT · Jul 20, 2012

I repaired the ignition switch on my 69, it was hogging all the current. All it needed was a bit of clean up and some new de-ox on the contacts, but it wasn't as complicated as the pictured one. I put it back together with a few 6-32 brass screws. Works great.

Dave
69S

jaydee75 · Jul 20, 2012

Yeah, neglected British electrics are a horror story. I couldn't get a spark until I found and corrected this mess in my kill switch:

JD75

cjandme · Jul 20, 2012

Yours looks like mine did, but it did clean up!!

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