Fixed the LHS indicators sometimes not flashing yesterday.
Knew it wasn't a flasher relay problem, as the RHS indicators always work fine.
Took the switch cluster apart, and found dried-out hardened grease in there, which was preventing contact of the small brass slider to the LHS switch post.
Cleaned it all out with contact cleaner and cotton wool buds....now working fab.
Bit of a fiddly job with the tiny screws inside holding all the parts together.
purgeraptor wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 2:16 pm
Fixed the LHS indicators sometimes not flashing yesterday.
Knew it wasn't a flasher relay problem, as the RHS indicators always work fine.
Took the switch cluster apart, and found dried-out hardened grease in there, which was preventing contact of the small brass slider to the LHS switch post.
Cleaned it all out with contact cleaner and cotton wool buds....now working fab.
Bit of a fiddly job with the tiny screws inside holding all the parts together.
At least you didn't lose any small parts from inside the switch, good job, well done
You were lucky. That does sound like the bike I rode 5 yrs ago. Back then the battery stank after the short ride and I warned the seller. That and the crazy alarm. Doesn't sound like it did any running in 5 yrs
Commando77 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 8:59 pm
You were lucky. That does sound like the bike I rode 5 yrs ago. Back then the battery stank after the short ride and I warned the seller. That and the crazy alarm. Doesn't sound like it did any running in 5 yrs
It must be the same. Was parked up for quite a few years as the previous owner was ill and passed away. Bike was then sold by his family to the dealer I bought it from.
I've been through everything now, and it'll be a good bike
Can't wait for better weather to get out and about on it.
purgeraptor wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 2:16 pm
Fixed the LHS indicators sometimes not flashing yesterday.
Knew it wasn't a flasher relay problem, as the RHS indicators always work fine.
Took the switch cluster apart, and found dried-out hardened grease in there, which was preventing contact of the small brass slider to the LHS switch post.
Cleaned it all out with contact cleaner and cotton wool buds....now working fab.
Bit of a fiddly job with the tiny screws inside holding all the parts together.
At least you didn't lose any small parts from inside the switch, good job, well done
Chris.
Hardest part was remembering how it all went back together
Commando77 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 29, 2023 2:37 pm
That explains it. The owner wasn't that old compared to me!....still you'll have a well sorted machine. Roll on some spring warmth
Yep, can't wait to get out on it
Been using my 1990 'hack' ZZR11 in all this salty slime.
Every year I think it'll be its last...but it just keeps on going with constant cleaning and maintenance. 72K mikes on it now.
purgeraptor wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 2:16 pm
Fixed the LHS indicators sometimes not flashing yesterday.
Knew it wasn't a flasher relay problem, as the RHS indicators always work fine.
Took the switch cluster apart, and found dried-out hardened grease in there, which was preventing contact of the small brass slider to the LHS switch post.
Cleaned it all out with contact cleaner and cotton wool buds....now working fab.
Bit of a fiddly job with the tiny screws inside holding all the parts together.
At least you didn't lose any small parts from inside the switch, good job, well done
Chris.
Hardest part was remembering how it all went back together
That's where taking photo's as you go on your phone can be priceless