bplandis
2006 ST1300
Had sticky starter button switch (2006) and the kill switch was inop the other day. Had to toggle it twice to get it to start. Pulled them apart today and cleaned them up a bit. Snapped a few pics for reference for those who want to pull the assemblies apart for the first time they can have a look. Basic tools are all that are required. I used paper towels, qtips and Caig Deoxit and Fader lube. Caig Gold may have been a better choice.... time will tell.
I pulled the kill switch from the mount, pay attention to how the tab slides under the housing before pulling it out. I noticed that going back in the toggle has to be in the off (maybe on) position or it will not slide back in. On the throttle side I pulled the brake lever off and the bar end weight off to allow me to move the housing around more to gain better access. Guessing it took me less than an hour start to finish even with pics.
Clutch side is easier. Grease was pretty thick and tacky. Used qtips and some deoxit to try and clean contacts and internals. I tinker with vintage audio gear and use this on switches and pots. Is plastic friendly. Followed up with fader lube.... will ride it a while and see and pull back apart if they start sticking again.
Hope the pictures help.
I pulled the kill switch from the mount, pay attention to how the tab slides under the housing before pulling it out. I noticed that going back in the toggle has to be in the off (maybe on) position or it will not slide back in. On the throttle side I pulled the brake lever off and the bar end weight off to allow me to move the housing around more to gain better access. Guessing it took me less than an hour start to finish even with pics.
Clutch side is easier. Grease was pretty thick and tacky. Used qtips and some deoxit to try and clean contacts and internals. I tinker with vintage audio gear and use this on switches and pots. Is plastic friendly. Followed up with fader lube.... will ride it a while and see and pull back apart if they start sticking again.
Hope the pictures help.