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Turn Signal operation difficulty

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by penningp, Aug 18, 2009.

  1. penningp

    penningp New Member

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    HI guys,

    been fixing my bike and now it runs pretty good with the exception of an oil leak which I am in the process of fixing.

    Another problem I am having is that the trun signal switch on the left handle bar is difficult to operate. I was wondering if maybe a drop of oil might be in order or if some graphite would work better or if something else would work even better - any ideas would be appreciated.

    Thanks,

    Paul
     
    penningp, Aug 18, 2009
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  2. stereomind

    stereomind Active Member

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    you can use contact cleaner to clean and flush the switch assembly (don't get it on the paint, or use the mild plastic-safe stuff)... Lube with dielectric grease.

    I'd recommend against using graphite on electrical connections... it's conductive and has a tendency to gum up.
     
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    wamaxim Active Member

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    Stereomind hit the answer square on the head. Contact cleaner and di-electric grease is the solution.
     
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    Robert Active Member

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    I'll back the fellows up, good call Stereo.
    No to graphite grease, it is conductive!
     
    Robert, Aug 18, 2009
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    by the time i got mine working nice, i should have just dunked it in oil :)
     
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    I cleaned mine out with contact cleaner, then lubed generously using PJ1 multi-lube. Don't know if it's conductive or not - but I can tell you it works perfectly, and the switch is butter-smooth now.
     
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    Thanks guys - that is ecactly what I needed!
     
    penningp, Aug 18, 2009
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