Motorcycle front brake light switch(Universal) - How to Repair2[HD] 

I did the same thing, and after i checked if it worked i just glued the pieces back togheter :)

Good to know but that's a lot of work when you can buy a brand new one for $2 on Ebay lol

@@buckmajor It's a great fun to fix alone(DIY) even when the repair does not save a lot of money. In any case, the experience of repair improves your ability to make repair job in principle, and this may improve your confidence in performing more complicated repair work. It's great fun to be able to fix something that's been broken, you're welcome to try, and this silly switch is an excellent opportunity to experience a particularly cheap experience. I'm not trying to convince you, just saying that ...Have a good day!

Prying apart worked for me too.

Thanks! Got this working right away thanks to you! It was bugging me that it was broke, now I'm all good!

My dear friend probably does not understand what this is all about. I would be happy to explain for you for free: 1. It is a hobby for leisure time, for your hobby you pay money, and do not save money. 2. This is a repair that repeats itself every few years, so for your information, I have already saved at least the purchase of 10 switches such as. 3. Sometimes you are already in the middle of another job, and find that this switch needs to be replace, and you do not have the replacement part, and everything is open, and more efficient to repair what that exists. 4. I do not know why you think that repair that takes a minute is worth 100$. 5. You do not learn mechanics in one day, you start from the small and simple job, the learning is costs you money, and learning mistakes are cheaper when you practicing them on a cheap parts, like this switch.

It's a $20 part, where I am. And getting it takes time. Versus doing a 5 minute fix. Learning something at the same time. Different peoples minds work in very different ways I guess.

Hello to sir from Thailand. Thanks for the information and sharing. 👍🙂♥️ I've been doing this fix for over twelve years, on average once a year, even once I added a layer of tin. When you get used to it, the fix takes seconds. I still have the original switch🤭🤩

Every two years, the contacts get dirty, or catch rust, and then the process is to clean them. I am with the original switch from 2010, and thanks to the periodic maintenance it still works like a new. It's more convenient for me to clean it, than to order a new one. P.S There is no need for the switch to be waterproof.

Yeah, and without success:-)... the switch stopped working again :)

Good try though. Waste not, want not.

Well done to you for trying to fix the micro-switch. Not always there is enough time left to return for fix a failing self repair. Yes, as far as I know, this is a cheap component. I personally have never bought it, and my repair has been hold on for almost ten years. Do-it-yourself hobby is a leisure-time amusement, as every hobby is takes money, and not always saving money. At the high levels skilled amateur, yes, you can save money. The task of repairing the micro-switch is one of the easy tasks. I understand that you have succeeded in the task of replacing a micro-switch with a new micro-switch, which that also very nice. Well done.

+Stefan Pihlgren Hi, and thanks for your comment. Good question. In my INNOVA, originally, the manufacturer was connected the black wire in the front. According to Haynes Guide, page 8*11 picture 14.2 the black wire is in the back. I am not a qualified electrician, as I understand, and according to the electric diagram it does not seem that important. Usually it is very important to connect the connectors in the right direction, and incorrect connection may lead a lot of damage. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bTV70ZbyUjo.html

hi and thanks! i just heard from a guy that it doesnt matter in this case. and that goes well with your answer. and by looking at the switch it cant be too much other than electricity just going around though it no matter direction. but u cant be too careful with electronics huh! thanks again, it helped alot. now i´ll get back to restoring my cb650 '81 :)

Hi. Try to shorten the terminals at the input of the switch, if there is a light, the problem is in the switch, if there is no light you should check the wires. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bTV70ZbyUjo.html (For control check that at the same time pressing the foot brake does activate the light)

@@MyINNOVAMotorcycling ah ok thank you

Not always it is possible to purchase a new switch quickly, sometimes it require a temporary fix. Besides, DIY is hobby.

Where? I haven't been able to source an inexpensive alternative to OEM

flea bay. £2.50

Takes only 10 mins to repair...

I bought a pair of Chinese switches on eBay, both for 84 cents, including shipping. But I had to wait a long shipping time. Hence this would definitely work as urgent fix.

Yes, but... There is not always access to the store. For others, like me, it's a challenge as a hobby.

Sorry, i do not know. If you like to play with it(It is also should be a cheap part), when you will removed it from the motorcycle, and if it will be possible, open it, and clean the contacts. Most of the problem is in contacts that oxidize over the years, receive green oxide and stop to lead electricity. good lacke!

.Thanks! You're right

Yes, but there is not always a possibility to buy it. Besides, that D.I.Y working is easy.

My feeling exactly.

Because sometimes you need urgent repair. Because it's so simple. Because it is a very fun hobby. Because you don't become experts before finishing successfully a small jobs. Because this time the repaired component has a longlife like the new component. Because i like to hear right feedbeck in style: "Why?" And answer them gladly, instead of getting a "dislike" to thr vided. You already subscribed to my channel? If not, feel free to do so now. thank you very much. Tamir

tamirkr so my friend! Thanks for video ! I have questions for you my moped it has two cable but don't know witch is witch! Black and green if you can help me be so I appreciate

Black, Green/White, in my opinion doesn't really matter who connects to what pin. I'm connecting Black ON Front ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bTV70ZbyUjo.html

It takes more time and risk of the parts falling a apart, but good to know and will be useful someday

Not always there is approach to a shop , for others D.I.Y it's a hobby.

23$

>1$

Fuk no mine cost 30$

Oops, not fun at all Do-it-yourself is a hobby that should provide moments of happiness. Not give up when things are going wrong, stay optimist, and of course the most important thing is to maintain safety while working.

@@MyINNOVAMotorcycling what i was trying to say is I accidentally burned and melted the plastic inside of the switch to and i like diy stuff I have soldered left indicator of my duke 200

@@thanos7292 It is possible to open the switch by grinding the 3 plastic pins that closes its two halves. This is a technique I learned from another RU-vidr, the other method also has drawbacks, but it makes more sense. Repairing this switch is a good opportunity to practice mechanics skills without risking losing a valuable part. Keep enjoying what you do, and safe riding.

And when the store is closed? Or when there is no time to wait until the part will arriving? Besides Doing It Yourself is a hobby for pleasure, a hobby costs money and not saves money. When experience & expertise are both rising then you save money and enjoy D.I.Y.

@@MyINNOVAMotorcycling there is 'saving money' and 'being tighter than a flies arsehole' If your front switch has failed, you still have your rear one, so I think with things such as next day delivery, spending £2 on a new one is a sensible approach as opposed to bodging a failed one.

Martyn Robinson You insist on missing the point: It's not all about money(Because saving money in this case is negligible), it's the fun of a hobby(DIY), and sometimes there's no store available for purchase (some people live in deferred areas). Your explanation abut the "backup" of the rear brake switch is correct, but it does not help to repair or replace the front brake switch. It should be clarified that the repair holds the life time of a new switch, even better than a new one, it is not a temporary repair. Besides, the repair (To someone who has done it once), takes less time than the time it takes to buy a new switch.

@@MyINNOVAMotorcycling whatever... You know I'm right.

No I do not agree with you ... It's a great fun to fix alone(DIY) even when the repair does not save a lot of money. In any case, the experience of repair improves your ability to make repair job in principle, and this may improve your confidence in performing more complicated repair work. It's great fun to be able to fix something that's been broken, you're welcome to try, and this silly switch is an excellent opportunity to experience a particularly cheap experience. I'm not trying to convince you, just saying that ...Have a good day!