Tomcat
GSX250S Rider
Hi all
I'm proberly stating the obvious, but the little OCD devil which sits on my shoulder makes me regularly check the operation of all switches & light functions before each ride. However he must have taken a holiday and haven't done a full check for a couple months.
Today I decided to give the Kat a good going over as realised only 7 weeks till the 35th.
I was shocked to find that on application of the rear brake pedal the light would randomly stay on. Naturally looked to the adjustment point of when it comes one as being the most likely cause.
However on fully removing the activator spring and the switch from the frame, but still connected to the harness, found the switch plunger had a slight 'click' point and when just retracted with fingers and gently released would give the same random event of staying on.
Put a bit of WD40 into the switch, but not a great improvement.
Suffice to say I have ordered a new switch and will fit as soon as it arrives.
The message here is, "don't be complacent"!
These bikes are old and getting older by the second. Check your electrics and indicators regularly as what is happening behind you may be the difference between a good ride, and a really bad day.
Worrying to think a $13.50 switch could have resulted in a car running up my clacker due to my heavy braking thinking it was just my tail light illuminated.
Happy and safe riding to all
I'm proberly stating the obvious, but the little OCD devil which sits on my shoulder makes me regularly check the operation of all switches & light functions before each ride. However he must have taken a holiday and haven't done a full check for a couple months.
Today I decided to give the Kat a good going over as realised only 7 weeks till the 35th.
I was shocked to find that on application of the rear brake pedal the light would randomly stay on. Naturally looked to the adjustment point of when it comes one as being the most likely cause.
However on fully removing the activator spring and the switch from the frame, but still connected to the harness, found the switch plunger had a slight 'click' point and when just retracted with fingers and gently released would give the same random event of staying on.
Put a bit of WD40 into the switch, but not a great improvement.
Suffice to say I have ordered a new switch and will fit as soon as it arrives.
The message here is, "don't be complacent"!
These bikes are old and getting older by the second. Check your electrics and indicators regularly as what is happening behind you may be the difference between a good ride, and a really bad day.
Worrying to think a $13.50 switch could have resulted in a car running up my clacker due to my heavy braking thinking it was just my tail light illuminated.
Happy and safe riding to all
