Motorcycle Switches - How they work and how to test them

All content is free to the public for your viewing pleasure. If you would like to support my channel then you can by me a coffee. Thanks for watching!
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheMotoMuse

In this video I dismantle the handlebar control switches from a motorcycle and explain how they work. I show you how to test all the main switches using a multimeter. I give some tips on how you might fix a faulty switch and when you might need to consider replacing it.

Problems with the switches are usually rare enough but when you have a problem, its always worth taking the switch unit off the the handlebar and taking a look inside to see if there is any obvious problem such as light corrosion that you can remedy easily without having to buy a new switch control unit. Some of the switches have spring mounted conductors inside so beware as if you try to open some of the smaller switches you may find that a number of small pieces pop out which you might not be able to get back together.