My odometer trip switch has gone bad, and I would rather replace it myself than take it back to the dealer (150 miles one way). However, I do not find any removal instructions in the Maintenance Manual.

Does anyone have any tips or tricks for making the job trouble free?

Thanks,

 

How did you come to the conclusion that the trip reset switch has gone bad? If it were me with a 2010 I would make the dealer do it under warranty in case it might be more than the switch, plus it would be a 300 mile ride for you. Unless there is a dealer closer. Any dealer has to perform warranty work irregardless of if they sold the bike or not.

 

I came to that conclusion for several reasons:
1. The switch does not work
2. All other electrical items work properly
3. No fuses are blown
4 the dealer says there have been other 2010 models with switches gone bad.

If it were you, you are more than free to do whatever you want with your bike, so have at it. I, on the other hand, prefer to pay $12.95 for the switch, install it at my leisure, and eliminate the 300 mile trip in the 97 degree heat we are having here in Mississippi.

 

Well OK then!

 

By the way, it's a simple swap. You will need to remove the outer fairing. The rubber boot holds the switch in on the front and simply gets unscrewed. You can then pull it out and install the new one.

 

I am always looking for an excuse to ride my bike 300 miles.

 

+1 on that!!!!!

 

I had the dealer install a new one on my 04' EGC, cost $53.00, I Had extended warranty but deductible was $50.00. I don't think it would be that hard to change but I was unable to do it myself at the time..

 

 

I guess you should have got the air conditioned model if you cant ride in below 100* heat! Good thing you dont live in Phoenix you'd only ride about 3 days a year!