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Handlebar brake light switch

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Johnius, Nov 15, 2015.

  1. Johnius

    Johnius Member

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    Hello all,

    The other day I noticed my handlebar brake lever wasn't lighting the lamps on the back of the bike. After verifying that the rear switch lit them, I finished my ride and took apart the front switch. It appears to be overheating. The plastic is a little melted and when I held the switch together, I got a small burn. There appears to be a significant amount of corrosion on the center pin of the switch. Can I just clean up the corrosion and call it good or do I need to order a switch and dig into the rats nest behind the headlight?
     
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  2. lostboy

    lostboy Well-Known Member

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    The switch in the lever is not too expensive just replace the old one with new or a good used one and be done with it.
     
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  3. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    ^ what he said.
    $8.00 for a new one.

    It's been recently listed as NLA by Yamaha, so you'll have to find a reseller that still has stock. Start a converstation with Chacal; he should have them on hand.
     
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