ignition issue
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ignition issue
My ignition switch seems loose or something. When I rotate it to on, if I jiggle it the switch will shut everything off. Sometimes happens when I'm making a tight turn in a parking lot or turning around as well. Is there a way to tighten it?
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switches go bad, replace it.
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Thanks, can't see that being the issue, bike has 50000 KM, so that's 30000 miles. What I'm looking for is information on how to remove the switch itself and whether it can be opened up.
I realize there is no problem that can't be solved by throwing money at it but I'd prefer to try and save money for performance.
I realize there is no problem that can't be solved by throwing money at it but I'd prefer to try and save money for performance.
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Well, the electrical thing could be the module inside the switch or the plug that goes to it. If you take off the fairing cap over the switch housing, you could see if it’s loose or there is a pinched wire? The jiggling is hard to say, there are springs and pins inside the actual switch assembly. I assume you didn’t take if off to install something so it should still be aligned correctly.
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OK to put a cap on this, I pulled the ignition switch assembly, no small job radio has to come out, switch panel removed etc. Saw the ignition itself is non serviceable but added some lithium grease to the shaft, reassembled and after messing with the alignment got it to work perfect, won't cut out at all. there's still the same amount of play (1/16 ") but it's perfect. Checked my buddies new bike and he has the same play in the ignition so it was just misaligned.
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