turn signal on

nhcop · 04-28-2010, 01:54 PM

Hello. I am taking delivery of a new to me GZ 250 tomorrow and I am sure I will be visiting the troubleshooting thread frequently.

The bike was purchased at Aution from the State of NH. It is a former MSF bike, and quite possibly the exact one I rode when I took the coarse. ITs a 1999 with 3700 miles on it.

The bike runs great but needs some minor items such as clutch lever, brake lever, tires, left foot peg and shifter. They apparently stripped parts off the older bikes when the never ones were dropped.

The first thing I noticed when I heard it fired up was that the directional is stuck on. Any ideas on this? Could it be a bad switch???

Looking forward to getting it on the road and saving some gas on my commute.

bonehead · 04-28-2010, 02:01 PM

If you push in on the switch to cancel and nothing happens, I'd say it probably need a switch.

Easy Rider · 04-28-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bonehead

If you push in on the switch to cancel and nothing happens, I'd say it probably need a switch.

+1

Might try switching it to the OTHER side too.
If neither works....more evidence for a new switch.

Welcome.

Sarris · 04-28-2010, 04:35 PM

Mine sticks occasionally and I hit it with WD40 and work the crap out of it. Works for me.

blaine · 04-28-2010, 04:44 PM

Welcome aboard.You probably need a new switch.

Water Warrior 2 · 04-28-2010, 08:08 PM

More info please. Front, rear, both on one side or just one lighting up.

zenbutcher · 04-29-2010, 02:02 PM

Hey, while we're on the subject.... I have a question for you experts about a similar issue...

Sometimes when I'm just starting a ride, my turn signal indicator will not come on at all. I usually notice after the first turn, so I pull over and work it back and forth and push it in several times. I'll even switch the bright/dim switch a few times for good measure (I know it's probably not related, but I guess I'm just checking to make sure all the switches work properly). After 15-20 times, it usually starts working and gives me no trouble for the rest of the ride. But, I'd kind of like to have it work EVERY time.

Should I just try spraying some electrical cleaner in there? Maybe some WD40 like Sarris mentioned?

Sarris · 04-29-2010, 02:06 PM

It's a very cheap switch that's very prone to getting dirty and not canceling, not working, etc. WD cost nothing, so why not give it a shot??

I wouldn't bs you.........much.

:??:

bonehead · 04-29-2010, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarris

It's a very cheap switch that's very prone to getting dirty and not canceling, not working, etc. WD cost nothing, so why not give it a shot??

I wouldn't bs you.........much.

:??:

Riiight!

Water Warrior 2 · 04-29-2010, 03:46 PM

Zenbutcher, I hate to sound like a Harpy but why do you not check all your lights before every ride. That is part of my preride ritual and goes a long way for my safety. Give the switch a shot of contact cleaner or WD-40, work it a few times for good measure.

04-28-2010, 01:54 PM	#1
nhcop Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 42	turn signal on Hello. I am taking delivery of a new to me GZ 250 tomorrow and I am sure I will be visiting the troubleshooting thread frequently. The bike was purchased at Aution from the State of NH. It is a former MSF bike, and quite possibly the exact one I rode when I took the coarse. ITs a 1999 with 3700 miles on it. The bike runs great but needs some minor items such as clutch lever, brake lever, tires, left foot peg and shifter. They apparently stripped parts off the older bikes when the never ones were dropped. The first thing I noticed when I heard it fired up was that the directional is stuck on. Any ideas on this? Could it be a bad switch??? Looking forward to getting it on the road and saving some gas on my commute. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-28-2010, 02:01 PM	#2
bonehead Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: elgin,tx Posts: 907	Re: turn signal on If you push in on the switch to cancel and nothing happens, I'd say it probably need a switch. __________________ Standing with the PGR until they stand for me.
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04-28-2010, 04:35 PM	#4
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: turn signal on Mine sticks occasionally and I hit it with WD40 and work the crap out of it. Works for me. __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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04-28-2010, 04:44 PM	#5
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: turn signal on Welcome aboard.You probably need a new switch. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-28-2010, 08:08 PM	#6
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: turn signal on More info please. Front, rear, both on one side or just one lighting up.
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04-29-2010, 02:02 PM	#7
zenbutcher Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 57	Re: turn signal on Hey, while we're on the subject.... I have a question for you experts about a similar issue... Sometimes when I'm just starting a ride, my turn signal indicator will not come on at all. I usually notice after the first turn, so I pull over and work it back and forth and push it in several times. I'll even switch the bright/dim switch a few times for good measure (I know it's probably not related, but I guess I'm just checking to make sure all the switches work properly). After 15-20 times, it usually starts working and gives me no trouble for the rest of the ride. But, I'd kind of like to have it work EVERY time. Should I just try spraying some electrical cleaner in there? Maybe some WD40 like Sarris mentioned?
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04-29-2010, 02:06 PM	#8
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: turn signal on It's a very cheap switch that's very prone to getting dirty and not canceling, not working, etc. WD cost nothing, so why not give it a shot?? I wouldn't bs you.........much. :??: __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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04-29-2010, 03:46 PM	#10
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: turn signal on Zenbutcher, I hate to sound like a Harpy but why do you not check all your lights before every ride. That is part of my preride ritual and goes a long way for my safety. Give the switch a shot of contact cleaner or WD-40, work it a few times for good measure.
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