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18 Jul 2022 12:41 #870564 by hardrockminer
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I'm currently rebuilding a few controls out of spare parts I've acquired.  One part is impossible to find in good condition.  Does anyone have a source for the switches for the HI/LO headlight switch?  Alternatively, does anyone repair them, and if so....how?

 

I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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18 Jul 2022 13:44 #870567 by Wookie58
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Maybe one of the geniuses on here can scan and 3D print a replacement ?

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18 Jul 2022 14:20 - 18 Jul 2022 14:33 #870569 by hardrockminer
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The little piton at the top is the weak point.  It has a hole drilled into it.  This makes it a weak point.  The top breaks off.

Metal would be much stronger.

I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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18 Jul 2022 14:47 - 18 Jul 2022 14:49 #870571 by Wookie58
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The little piton at the top is the weak point.  It has a hole drilled into it.  This makes it a weak point.  The top breaks off.

Metal would be much stronger.
I see what you mean, not sure how you would insulate the contacts though !! 
Maybe you could print it with a recess in the back so you could bond a metal actuator to the back of it ?
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18 Jul 2022 18:37 #870585 by Mikaw
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I have one, it’s your. It has a crack at the top of the screw hole. I bet you could superglue it. 

 

 

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18 Jul 2022 18:54 #870586 by Mikaw
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18 Jul 2022 19:17 #870589 by hardrockminer
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Mikaw, you're a regular Dick Tracy!  Thanks for your help.

I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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19 Jul 2022 22:06 - 19 Jul 2022 22:07 #870683 by stone fruit
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Scroll down for replacement part
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20 Jul 2022 04:19 #870699 by hardrockminer
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Ouch!  Them aren't cheap!  But thanks for the link.

I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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20 Jul 2022 06:35 - 20 Jul 2022 06:38 #870706 by z1kzonly
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I had few over the years. One of those cans you just throw all the small parts into. Looks like a winter project?? Might have to mill a small chunk of aluminum out, make a small mold for some liquid setting epoxy?
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21 Jul 2022 14:46 #870800 by z1kzonly
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Anyone want one? Let me know. If your bike is a keeper? And it's cleaned and ready to go? You have this problem? Fit the broken one on. Then stick a wad of your favorite Glue? Sealing agent? Epoxy? Bubblegum? Into the knob on top. Glue it all together for a permanent fix! This way it won't fly off if you ever blast it over a 100 mph. Or so?

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Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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22 Jul 2022 00:12 #870826 by Kidkawie
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Buying NOS is a waste of money.  I bought two in the past year, both broke within one or two rides.
Im trying to repair this last one making it wider.  Ill fit the button on when it arrives.  Luckily those buttons are still cheap.

 

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