Turn Signal Switch Replacement

[OldVet66]

IF I were to replace my turn signal switch with one from a later model GS1000, what year has a detente switch that I could replace it with. My control unit works when it wants to, at times perfectly, and then randomly, one side or the other will not function for a while until it decides to go back to work again. It's about time to just wire the unit out of the system and go with something that works.

[rustybronco]

Although there may be others that will work, I'd use a 78~79 GS1000 'base model' switch. (C,N)

[rustybronco]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showpost.php?p=1471473&postcount=21

[OldVet66]

Do they have detente switch?

[rustybronco]

The 78~79 base models? Yes.

But, it's easy enough to open up your existing switch and remove the centering spring. If you remove the spring from your existing switch, you will have to manually return the switches lever to the center position to cancel (no detent).

[OldVet66]

Thanks, That's what I needed to know.

[OldVet66]

Thanks rustybronco, got the switch installed yesterday. pulled the wires for the flashers into the stock position under the side cover and taped the unused plug and wires into the cable bundle. After tapping the common feed for the turn signals into the headlight feed, everything worked fine. It is real nice to finally have reliable turn signals. Thanks again.