Stripped down handlebar control switch on GS850GT

[Anonymous]

Hi All,

Thanks for all off your help with the sheared bleed screw.

I have now another problem. My headlight, when turned on were stuck on high beam.

I have completely stripped down the handlebar controls that control switching between High Beam and Dipping of headlights, the indicators and horn.

Im having problems now putting the whole thing back together. Can anyone help, does anyone have a drawing or instructions for re-assembly

Thanks in advance for your assistance

Mark

[Anonymous]

It's never gonna work again.

It was probably gone before you took it apart. Now it's really gone. You and Cabinover are in the same pickle now. Once the inside of these switches get fouled up its time for a new one. Since you have not cracked the circuit board you might be able the rebuild it with parts from another one, but you might as well replace it.

[Anonymous]

The handle bar switches on my bike weren't working as well as they should have so I took them apart and cleaned all the copper contacts, then put it back together. Works great now.
I'm not sure about any other models, but the 1150 turn signal/high beam switch is pretty fiddly with a couple springs, a ball bearing and the tiny copper contacts. If you are patient though you can get them back together without too much fuss.

You should be able to get it back together, there is only one way it all fits.
You won't damage the parts by playing around, it's pretty easy to see if something won't fit/work.

Just be absolutely careful to not lose any pieces!!!

[QuaiChangKane]

I agree - it's a pain to rebuild the turnsignal portion of the switch. I had to clean the contacts, reshape the contact plate, and fabricate a new spring for mine. It worked for a bit, with no positive feedback coming from the blinker switch (especially while wearing gloves) because it was just flat worn out.


So I bought the controls off of a 90's Katana. Looks better, works better - much happier.


Ebay.




-Q!

[Anonymous]

I got it back together!!!

Thanks for your advise, I managed to get it back together.
However as you say the feedback from the controls seems pretty worn out so I think Im going to have to replace them.

Is it easy to replace the controls with that of another model
such as the Katana or GSX remembering Im no electrician??


Mark

[Anonymous]

Turn sig switch

I did manage, with patience and Super Glue, to reassemble mine
It's a pain in the butt but is doable. I had PM'd a few about a switch and one of them replied that he had rebuilt his using springs from a clicker type pen. They do work and are about the same size. Whatever you do, don't use di-electric grease to lube the assembly...DUHHHH, here's your sign I can draw up the assembly procedure if you'd like. Bob