Hawk DLX, 1300 mi., few issues

zero_dgz · 01-28-2022, 08:27 AM

Re: Your ignition switch. Before dropping any coin on replacing it, I would hose it down thoroughly with electrical contact cleaner. If that does not do it, take it out and inspect the solder points on the bottom. Ensure that none are loose or cracked, and if they are you can resolve that by poking them with a soldering iron to remelt them. I've never in my life met an ignition cylinder with flaky electrical contact that could not be cured.

Replacing the cylinder also entails replacing your gas cap and helmet lock, which I see the CSC set comes with but it's still an extra pain. You're going to have to take the cylinder out anyway, so you may as well clean and inspect it first.

01-28-2022, 08:27 AM	#5
zero_dgz Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 281	Re: Your ignition switch. Before dropping any coin on replacing it, I would hose it down thoroughly with electrical contact cleaner. If that does not do it, take it out and inspect the solder points on the bottom. Ensure that none are loose or cracked, and if they are you can resolve that by poking them with a soldering iron to remelt them. I've never in my life met an ignition cylinder with flaky electrical contact that could not be cured. Replacing the cylinder also entails replacing your gas cap and helmet lock, which I see the CSC set comes with but it's still an extra pain. You're going to have to take the cylinder out anyway, so you may as well clean and inspect it first.
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