backlander/V decide to end joedrum wire nut tech LOL

pic of the bottom and what needs to come off

Is it possible that the bottom cover snaps off?

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not a good pic but there a hole there in the center above prongs looks like a prying place maybe


plastic tab sticks into housing there


other side too

hmmmm

there is also a tab in the back ..disassembly is carefully push tab in one at a time and ouch it out slowly till all three tabs are unlocked ..i went slow here as im good at instant distruction LOL

further apart ....


plastic wore some and burnt some



the plastic burner terminal and the other one sheesh night and day difference...two prongs also loose beyound good contact by far also

i will have to look things over good to see if i want to rebuild this one or replace with new china stuff

All the brass high spots need cleaned up. Looks pretty good from here.

Replace as once the terminals sink in the plastic it will always be a problem unless you use a relay to drive the ignition circuit etc so that current is no longer a problem. I like the idea of replacing your 40year old switch with a new one even if it is not the same quality ( could always use a relay also :yes: ) as the original. :builder:

Research says that most common problem with this switch is the rivets getting loose on the contacts.

Don't forget that the main 12volt feed to the fuse box, regulator and power for the harness runs through that switch.

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Don't forget that the main 12volt feed to the fuse box, regulator and power for the harness runs through that switch.

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Yes, fuse panel really should be on a relay.

I'll agree with Backlander, imagine that? It seemed to be loose rivers on the one I pulled apart. I used a punch to tighten them up-- I think-- it's been five-six years. It is still functioning. I can't recall for sure, but I think I devised something to shim the plastic cover tighter.

ok ...hmmmmm...relay on iggy switch is what ive had on my mind also .....and of course this could also be where the sense wire hooks up too ....

that would bring in 4 relays in total with hi-lo lights relays in ...iggy switch relay in ...and also starter relay ....the whole system seems set up to have hi wattage off the switches ....

the relays i have are 5 pin relays ...this opens up to have relay bypsses wired up so if a relay goes fails ...seems it could bypassed by just switching a wire already there with connections on it

seems like it would just work like stock till you replaced the relay ....hmmmmm

i will try and clean up the switch right now and see how it goes ...this is really the only holding up getting the harness changed ...and maybe the proper crimping tool :builder:

ok ...its back together ..ill probably get a new one as some of the old plastic didnt make it without cracking up some ...it looks like it will still work as is but good reason for new ..plus i can use this no problem for awhile ..will see ...project a go to next step now



there are may changes ive made to the bike ...headlights twin bulbs ...twin turn signals...running lights in rear turn signals ....combo reg/rect ....c5 ignition....there also no horn wiring in the bars ..button and all is gone ....glad to get switch better ...will order new piece replacement :builder:

Single relay to both the fuse panel and sense wire will do fine.

well im ready to start the wiring job on hooch now ...while bike is apart for head gaskets today...be nice to get things working good here for sure ..the wiring is just garbage on this bike where actual wires are bad ...time to dive in

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hopefully these crimpers will work ....opinions welcome ...the tool says nothing on it ..but it seems to be of high quality ...might be something cable people use to make connections


hoping the very end crimper will do the job

Good luck with those crimpers. I've never had any like that work for me.

Those don't even work for shit on coax cable connectors. Don't go from wire nuts to crappy crimps and get a decent tool.

Find a pair like this to borrow.


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