+- The CB1100 Community Forum (https://cb1100forum.net/forum)
+-- Forum: Honda CB1100 Discussions (https://cb1100forum.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=5)
+--- Forum: Mechanical & Technical (https://cb1100forum.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=7)
+--- Thread: Turn Indicator Switch question (/showthread.php?tid=4737)
Turn Indicator Switch question - Scotty_imp - 09-21-2020
The turn indicator switch (the thumb actuated one on the left grip) on my 2013 feels a little... un-Honda, kinda like there's some dried lubricant in there, but I suspect it's just in need of some attention to make it more silky. Has anyone done something like service the switch? Thank you
Scot
RE: Turn Indicator Switch question - the Ferret - 09-21-2020
I've squirted some electrical contact cleaner in mine when the TS button got a little stiff, but it's 6 years old with 54,000 mileson it and ridden in all 12 months of the year in a snow belt state so gets some weather abuse.
RE: Turn Indicator Switch question - Lord Popgun - 09-21-2020
Honda (at least) switchgear does have that problem occasionally. You may cure it by doing the Ferret thing, or you may have to open the 2 halves to get a good cleaning. I would advise against using WD-40. It is not a lubricant. It is a water displacement fluid and will gum up the works over time. And can soften or dissolve some plastics.
For electrical contacts I use CRC QD Electronic Cleaner followed by CRC 2-26 electrical grade precision lubricant. Sometimes I use ACF-50 but it is $$. Good stuff though.
Doesn’t HAVE to be CRC stuff, any equivalent will do.
RE: Turn Indicator Switch question - Scotty_imp - 09-21-2020
(09-21-2020, 09:10 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: Honda (at least) switchgear does have that problem occasionally. You may cure it by doing the Ferret thing, or you may have to open the 2 halves to get a good cleaning. I would advise against using WD-40. It is not a lubricant. It is a water displacement fluid and will gum up the works over time. And can soften or dissolve some plastics.
For electrical contacts I use CRC QD Electronic Cleaner followed by CRC 2-26 electrical grade precision lubricant. Sometimes I use ACF-50 but it is $$. Good stuff though.
Doesn’t HAVE to be CRC stuff, any equivalent will do.
Right on, thank you!
RE: Turn Indicator Switch question - max - 09-21-2020
Scotty while you're at it maybe lubricate the 3 locks as well, i used some chain lube spray and made sure i used enough of it....
The indicator switch on my 2010 ( same as yours ) is also very lubricated and operates very light just as Popgun suggested
RE: Turn Indicator Switch question - jtopiso_imp - 09-21-2020
Or you can use WD-40 for cleaning only, then dry completely, and then apply some "pot cleaner".
Pot-cleaners are like CRC with lubricant (used for rotary controls on audio equipment). You can find it on any electronics store or music store.
RE: Turn Indicator Switch question - Inhouse Bob - 09-22-2020
Good info here. I will go do some cleaning. God knows I have nothing else going on
