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Old 01-04-2011, 08:01 PM
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Talking Indicator switch

For some reason my left indicator only works in the warm weather.
Just wondering if anyone could tell me how to fix the problem or if they might know where I could pick up a new switch for a CBR250R MC19. It is a Japenese import so I will require a Japenese switch. I can pay for postage and delivery if necessary.
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Old 01-05-2011, 10:50 AM
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Hmm well Welcome! to the site.

As for your problem I have no idea. Maybe post up in one of the bike specific sections. Although i'm not sure which one to direct you towards.
 
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Old 01-05-2011, 10:57 AM
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Welcome to the CBR Forum!!!

Sorry about the Indicator, it maybe a broken wire.
 
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Old 01-05-2011, 05:42 PM
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Default Your indicator switch is probably full of gunk ...

Originally Posted by Stuart
For some reason my left indicator only works in the warm weather.
Just wondering if anyone could tell me how to fix the problem or if they might know where I could pick up a new switch for a CBR250R MC19. It is a Japenese import so I will require a Japenese switch. I can pay for postage and delivery if necessary.
Thank you.
I had the same problem - fixed by taking the switch apart and cleaning it all up (see part of old thread below). The fact that your switch works in warm weather probably confirms it's full of oily gunk, that loosens up when warm! After a good clean, I personally would stick with silicon spray as a final lube, not grease.
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(ii) Taking apart the indicator switch and cleaning it with electrical solvent, then (lightly) silicon spraying it before re-installing - yes, the cleanliness of the indicator switch DOES matter - I could not believe this was originally the main problem that caused my indicators to take ages to fire up (sometimes 3 secs) or not holding its signal.
 
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Old 01-05-2011, 09:31 PM
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Thank you very much, i'll give it a try.
 
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Old 01-06-2011, 03:39 PM
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I've pulled it apart and cleaned it, The indicator works perfectly.
It might be time i found a new bike mechanic as he told me he cleaned it and it still didn't work so he told me to find a new switch.
Thank you for your help.
 
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Old 01-09-2011, 04:02 PM
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Default Well done ...

Originally Posted by Stuart
I've pulled it apart and cleaned it, The indicator works perfectly.
It might be time i found a new bike mechanic as he told me he cleaned it and it still didn't work so he told me to find a new switch.
Thank you for your help.
I'm absolutely thrilled (serious) you nailed it ... nothing better to offer such simple assistance only to see how great the benefit is!

In Australia we have a saying for mechanics like that ... "tell they're dreamin' !!!"
 
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Old 01-09-2011, 06:10 PM
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This is why I'm not a fan of mechanics.
 
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