Sticky switchs

[big kev]

guys i have a sticking indicator switch and im not sure about spraying some silicone spray in there to make it work nice and freely , Can someone offer me some advice please if possible

[bazman]

I reckon you'd get away with a light squirt or two of WD-40, Kev ......but I'm only guessing on that one!

[big kev]

was thinking i might have to pull the switch block apart and use some vasso lol

[Axe]

a good quality silicone spray it what you want. and then rub the excess off the out side....
all silicone is or should be rubber and electrical safe.

Axe

[Mr Sensible]

Axe is right, use a silicone spray, DO NOT use wd-40 penetrene etc.... the lubricant greases that are used inside will be dissolved by petrol based lubricants. The DL is notorious for this and other elec. issues..... I've even read on the stromtrooper site of key barrels rusting solid!!!

One option is to take apart and see why it's sticking.... if it's similar to the DL, than it's fairly straightforward too. here is a link to a step by step guide - with photos - for the v-strom.

http://blacklabadventures.com/2012/02/19...intenance/

Hope it helps!!!

[VNSVLE]

Personally I would get hold of some CO Contact cleaner made by CRC (if you do make sure it is the CO and not the NF as the NF has a tendency to dissolve some plastics) and give it a good clean out. This would be best done with the switch block removed and dismantled but can be done with the switch block still attached.
Then as a lubricant I would be using a dry lubricant such as Graphite powder as it will not "gunk up" like your liquid lubricants tend to do which is possible the cause of the sticking indicator to start with.
This method also works well on ignition barrels on the bike and in the car.
Cheers

[Zoro]

I'd be using the silicon spray, WD 40 will degrade the plastic components over time.

Always use this on my 700 Grizzly and trust me it gets its fair share of mud/ water exposure...

Usually use a cheap tyre shine (active constituent is silicon), can usually pick up the $2 cans from supercheap, great for the plastics and rubber components.
Just spray a full can all over the bike/ everywhere except for the seat of course.
Once dry, wipe over with a soft rag to remove runs and gives a great shine, bike will look brand new.

Have used this method on all my bikes for years without issue.

[Maj]

Jaycar have a good contact cleaner range, often use them both the dry no residue and the silicone residue type
crc is not going to hurt anything but does eventually evaporate leaving no resistance to future issues
probably best to follow the link and strip and clean the switchblock and regrease the contacts with silicone grease (dielectric grease )

If you ever want a real good fine wire brush for electrical contacts look for a brass bristle suede shoe brush , very soft on parts but cleans pins and contacts well