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dodgy kill switch

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So I'm riding the 850G into work today and suddenly lose power on the interstate. This is sub-optimal for my overall enjoyment and arrival times, but I coast it to an off-ramp and take a look. Sure enough, the kill switch decided to cut out on me. I've noticed the switch is _really_ sensitive, and if you engage the throttle lock the PO installed, it will often engage the kill switch.
Obviously there's a short and/or the switch is crapped out. Just wondering if this is a fairly common issue, or if I'm the lucky winner in the crapola lottery. Also, anyone have a source for these little devils or do you think cracking it open and cleaning/checking contacts should suffice, since I have no idea about the robustness of this particular electrical issue on the GS. Of course, given some of the other hilarity Suzuki pulled in the electricals I would not be surprised if the switch is comprised of a paper clip and black electrical tape. ;)
 
fallous said:
So I'm riding the 850G into work today and suddenly lose power on the interstate. This is sub-optimal for my overall enjoyment and arrival times, but I coast it to an off-ramp and take a look. Sure enough, the kill switch decided to cut out on me. I've noticed the switch is _really_ sensitive, and if you engage the throttle lock the PO installed, it will often engage the kill switch.
Obviously there's a short and/or the switch is crapped out. Just wondering if this is a fairly common issue, or if I'm the lucky winner in the crapola lottery. Also, anyone have a source for these little devils or do you think cracking it open and cleaning/checking contacts should suffice, since I have no idea about the robustness of this particular electrical issue on the GS. Of course, given some of the other hilarity Suzuki pulled in the electricals I would not be surprised if the switch is comprised of a paper clip and black electrical tape. ;)
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Don't forget the wad of gum! Not sure on the switch but it is an easy circuit on/off...so were it me, I'd pull it apart clean things up and put it back together. That and loose the throttle lock after all, how far is the commute? :D
 
Dave8338 said:
Don't forget the wad of gum! Not sure on the switch but it is an easy circuit on/off...so were it me, I'd pull it apart clean things up and put it back together. That and loose the throttle lock after all, how far is the commute? :D
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Commute isn't so bad, but it's got a windjammer for a reason.... this bike was meant to be taken out on long hauls, so I figure I'll put the lock to use at some point. ;)
 
fallous said:
and/or the switch is crapped out. Just wondering if this is a fairly common issue, or if I'm the lucky winner in the crapola lottery. Also, anyone have a source for these little devils or do you think cracking it open and cleaning/checking contacts should suffice, since I have no idea about the robustness of this particular electrical issue on the GS. Of course, given some of the other hilarity Suzuki pulled in the electricals I would not be surprised if the switch is comprised of a paper clip and black electrical tape. ;)
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No it's not a fairly common issue. unless the switch is used a lot ,the bike is in a neglected state and/or left to the elements with no joy.
 
Bugs inside, broken spring, corroded contacts, broken wires, it's hard to tell from here.
 
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