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paynep
02-Nov-2004, 19:58
Anyone got a spare or duff one that they want to sell me?

I broke the indicator thumb switch on her SS a while ago and "borrowed" the one off my 888 while I was racing it.

I seem to recall that there were a couple of ones with duff lightswitch/flash switches which I could cannibalize, but I lost contact with the guy who was supposed to be selling me one.........and yes I have been keeping an eye on ebay!

Any help appreciated.
paul
Derek
03-Nov-2004, 10:11
I've got duff one but it's not much use to you, I managed to break the indicator button off as well. Seems to be a common problem.
I fitted a switch from a 996, same as the late SS models. The push button dip is a vast improvement. No worries about switching the light off instead of dipping :o
JonHsiung
03-Nov-2004, 22:23
Haha, I must show you guys my totally ghetto setup later after I broke my switch.
bolds
03-Nov-2004, 23:00
Hi

I have a brand new 851/888 one which is USA spec with no off switch for lights, but you could use it for the indicator button etc....£30 plus whatever post would cost
Mad Dog Bianchi
04-Nov-2004, 02:49
Most Italian stuff uses switches from a common supplier. i took one off my Gilera 500 and used it on my 93 SS. You may be able to find something similar at a bike junk yard. Maybe. If not a whole switch , you may be able to swap some parts from another machine to make it workable again.
JonHsiung
04-Nov-2004, 10:24
Okay here goes...

So I bought one of these at Radio Shack (its a generally popular electronics store in the United States)... They're just regular electronic crimp quick disconnectors...

http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F011%5F003%5F004%5F000&product%5Fid=64%2D3134
http://www.radioshack.com/images/ProductCatalog/ProductImage/64/64-3134.jpg

So with some needlenose pliars and superglue...
http://www.misswlee.com/~jonhsiung/ducati/switch1.jpg
http://www.misswlee.com/~jonhsiung/ducati/switch2.jpg

told you it was bad... :lol:

[Edited on 11-4-04 by JonHsiung]

[Edited on 11-4-04 by JonHsiung]
Dave G
04-Nov-2004, 10:34
I think these might actually be identical to standard honda switches,so might be available for peanuts from a breaker.
Dave G
04-Nov-2004, 10:35
...that was hilarious,the swearword filter blocks h0nda!
:lol:
DanShapotsky
04-Nov-2004, 16:38
lol!

the honda things very funny but I've also got one of them repairs on my indicator Jon :lol:

..and I thought it was only me that tried to do everything on the cheap ;)

Cheers

Dano :cool:
paynep
09-Nov-2004, 21:03
Cheers guys.

When I get back from hols I'll keep my eyes open for a late-model one for the 888 and keep the 750 original.
kefi
03-Jan-2005, 21:52
There's another one crossed off the list (mine broke too) I prefer the radio shack in gold. Nice touch Jon!
kefi
04-Jan-2005, 19:43
They say there's a silver lining. Well after nearly trashing my electrics I took off the fairing to fix things and found the stub of my broken indicator switch wedged down by one of the pots. Using Jon's Ghetto stylie I jointed it back on. Nice one