Problems with S4 switch panel

[izzy.uan]

Hi guys,

 

I've recently had problems with the electrical switches on my bike.. After surveying the shops, i was quoted $120 for the replacement.. I've been breaking bank for my bike and was waiting for payday to get it replaced..

 

Fortunately, an old-timer gave me a few pointers..

 

He told me to dismantle the switches, use some oil to clear off the rust and leakage in the switch's contact point..

 

I did just that and the switch finally works out fine.. Its been few months now and hasn't give any problems yet..

 

I think i just saved $120..

[muhdshukry]

Good for you bro.

 

I might have to do the same for my 16-year-old BP1 too. Everything's stiff and need to give it the switches a good hard push before it works.

 

Care to share what kind of oil you used? I heard using WD40 will actually make it rust even worse. I think those Singer oil will do the trick.

[izzy.uan]

yup.. i did use the singer oil.. take note not to misplace any parts as the switches do have a lot of those..

[muhdshukry]

Wah my salty mouth! Today my signal lights weren't working. Went to Unique to get it checked and mechanic said it was spoilt.

 

I thought of doing the same trick you did by lubricating it but when I took a look at the internal parts, everything was rusted! Not even a single metal can be seen.

 

I asked the previous owner if he got changed before and he said no. So it took it 16 years for it to go kaput.

 

I figured I should just changed it. Was charged $130. Sigh.

[muhdshukry]

Went back to Unique again to finally get it change, and they said it's out of stock again. Little did I know, it was a blessing in disguise.

 

Went home and took apart the turn signal switch by myself and cleaned every rust inside but the problem still persists. After seeking advises from a few old time riders, I found out it was the turn signal relay that was faulty.

 

I possibly saved myself $100.

 

That's the last time I'm going Unique Motors.