Turn signal switch rebuild help

[a-aron087]

I have an '82 GS1100GL with a corroded horn button. I opened the switch to clean the contacts and much to my dismay the springs and ball bearings flew out everywhere. After searching extensively for the pieces I resigned to buying a new one. Turns out they are completely unavailable.

Does anyone have a guide on how to rebuild the switch? I'm sure I could source the springs and balls but I have no idea how it all goes back together.

[tom203]

No fun repairing…..I’d probably resign myself to getting a somewhat similar switch off another Suzuki and rework connections to suit. The wiring diagram will tell you what does what…..Suzuki plug in connectors vary

[a-aron087]

No fun repairing…..I’d probably resign myself to getting a somewhat similar switch off another Suzuki and rework connections to suit. The wiring diagram will tell you what does what…..Suzuki plug in connectors vary

That's one option I considered. Not sure if I would retain the auto shutoff feature or not. I really just want the original look of the existing switch lol

[Nessism]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/180950...7667497870814/

Scroll through this album to find a number of photos of the switch. You must find your missing parts, of course. I suggest sweeping the floor into a pile, then closely inspect for the parts.

[Rijko]

i recently disabled the 'auto' functions on a 1979 GS1000S.
The system works with a sensor inside the tacho ; 2 wires from tacho to TSCU unit tell the TSCU the bike is rolling.
So by disconnecting the 2 wires from the tacho, the TSCU thinks the bike is stationary.
As long as the bike is stationary, no auto cancel is done.

[Nessism]

i recently disabled the 'auto' functions on a 1979 GS1000S.
The system works with a sensor inside the tacho ; 2 wires from tacho to TSCU unit tell the TSCU the bike is rolling.
So by disconnecting the 2 wires from the tacho, the TSCU thinks the bike is stationary.
As long as the bike is stationary, no auto cancel is done.

The 1979 bikes with auto cancel used a different system. One year only. The TSCU boxes were very unreliable. The later bikes, with square button turn signal switch, are use a totally different system.

[a-aron087]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/180950...7667497870814/

Scroll through this album to find a number of photos of the switch. You must find your missing parts, of course. I suggest sweeping the floor into a pile, then closely inspect for the parts.

You're an absolute lifesaver. Any tips for getting the main slider reinstalled? That large spring seems tricky to get lined up.

[Nessism]

You're an absolute lifesaver. Any tips for getting the main slider reinstalled? That large spring seems tricky to get lined up.

It's been a LONG time since I messed with one of those switches. One thing I remember is that the large button must be rotated 90 degrees to get it through the hole in the housing. Also, clean all the parts, and lubricate with dielectric grease before assembly. The grease helps hold the parts together. Beyond that, my memory is very foggy...