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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: blitzo on May 29, 2008, 06:21:38 PM

Title: 2004 turn signal switch
Post by: blitzo on May 29, 2008, 06:21:38 PM
My right turn signal switch is very hard to move and will get stuck when the signal kicks on.  Is there a way to take the handle bar bracket apart?  I took a look at it and don't think its possible.  I want to open it up and see whats causing the issue.
Title: Re: 2004 turn signal switch
Post by: ohgood on May 29, 2008, 07:04:14 PM
Quote from: blitzo on May 29, 2008, 06:21:38 PM
My right turn signal switch is very hard to move and will get stuck when the signal kicks on.  Is there a way to take the handle bar bracket apart?  I took a look at it and don't think its possible.  I want to open it up and see whats causing the issue.

two phillips screws on the bottom ?
Title: Re: 2004 turn signal switch
Post by: blitzo on May 29, 2008, 07:55:31 PM
I was able to take a peak through a repair manual, when I was looking at at the bottom of the handle car switch I thought only 1 bolt held it on.  I thought that second bolt held the choke cable in.  I will give it a try tomorrow.
Title: Re: 2004 turn signal switch
Post by: blitzo on May 30, 2008, 08:12:49 PM
Got it apart, can't believe it was that simple.  Anyways There was a little piece of brass that acts as a plate to give the spring tension on the turn signal switch.  This piece had become bent from the force of the spring I was able to bend it into shape.  I also added a bigger washer on the bolt that holds the switch.  Everything is working fine now.
Title: Re: 2004 turn signal switch
Post by: ohgood on May 30, 2008, 08:57:09 PM
spray a little contact cleaner (or WD-40) in there occasionally to push the water out. it won't lube it much, but getting the water out helps. :)

cool, it works again :D