Turn signal button fix

prince_ruben · 01-30-2013, 12:09 PM

Anyone have a recommendation for fixing a broken button? Bike is a 2002 Honda XR650L.

The unit is fully functional but the button is broken. When I actuate the signal the sharp metal tab rips a layer on my glove. A friend has used a product called liquid plastic but I'm unsure if it'll work. I'm still on the search for a fix but thought I'd add a post for suggestions. Thanks.

DSM8 · 01-30-2013, 12:17 PM

If an older bike I would look for a used switch pod if in good condition swap it out, if not just swap out the broken bit.

beechum1 · 01-30-2013, 01:42 PM

Maybe some of that plastic dip stuff?

JWhitmore44 · 01-30-2013, 01:53 PM

I'd go down to the hardware store or parts store and pick up a tube of that Quick Steel. It is soft so you can form it and I would reform the end of the button the way I wanted it. You could even file some little groves in it like the original.

mcma111 · 01-30-2013, 04:26 PM

I have a switch assy that has a bad hi/low rocker but the turn switch is still good. You want?

prince_ruben · 01-30-2013, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcma111

I have a switch assy that has a bad hi/low rocker but the turn switch is still good. You want?

All over it Steve. Pm coming.

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KeithinSC · 01-30-2013, 07:46 PM

I saw on another thread where someone had the same problem. He found a key from an old computer keyboard that fit perfectly.

prince_ruben · 01-31-2013, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeithinSC

I saw on another thread where someone had the same problem. He found a key from an old computer keyboard that fit perfectly.

Interesting, definitely a back up plan. Thanks for the feedback guys.

01-30-2013, 12:09 PM	#1
prince_ruben ^OP Motodetailistic functioni Joined: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Oddometer: 1,316	Turn signal button fix Anyone have a recommendation for fixing a broken button? Bike is a 2002 Honda XR650L. The unit is fully functional but the button is broken. When I actuate the signal the sharp metal tab rips a layer on my glove. A friend has used a product called liquid plastic but I'm unsure if it'll work. I'm still on the search for a fix but thought I'd add a post for suggestions. Thanks. prince_ruben screwed with this post 01-30-2013 at 12:23 PM

01-30-2013, 12:17 PM	#2
DSM8 Where fun goes to die.... Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Glendora, Ca Oddometer: 3,149	If an older bike I would look for a used switch pod if in good condition swap it out, if not just swap out the broken bit. __________________ DSM8 - A different kind of mean SQL > SELECT finger FROM hand WHERE id=3 WWW.DSM8.whereamiriding.com

01-30-2013, 01:42 PM	#3
beechum1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Herlong, CA. Look it up, I'll wait. Oddometer: 4,818	Maybe some of that plastic dip stuff? __________________ www.bajastarz.com \\\ 94 XR650L, 85 GL1200A Rally Moto Kit /// Vendor Thread

01-30-2013, 01:53 PM	#4
JWhitmore44 pistolero Joined: Aug 2006 Location: NW Kansas Oddometer: 1,177	I'd go down to the hardware store or parts store and pick up a tube of that Quick Steel. It is soft so you can form it and I would reform the end of the button the way I wanted it. You could even file some little groves in it like the original. __________________ 84 Honda Goldwing (GL1200) 03 XR650L

01-30-2013, 04:26 PM	#5
mcma111 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: San Francisco,Ca. Oddometer: 7,984	I have a switch assy that has a bad hi/low rocker but the turn switch is still good. You want? __________________ Steve in SF BMW's 58 R26 79 R100s 91 R100gs 87 Harley FXRS-SP ~ 06 KTM 625 SMC ~ 72 Honda CB750/915cc ~ 92 XR600/654cc ~ 95 XR650l/675cc ~ 03 CRF450r ~ 05 CRF450x ~ 02 XR650l/675cc ~ 86 YZ490 ~ 93 YZ80 ~ 93 XR650l Project

01-30-2013, 07:46 PM	#7
KeithinSC Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Sandhills of SC Oddometer: 668	I saw on another thread where someone had the same problem. He found a key from an old computer keyboard that fit perfectly.

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