Ignition Switch protection

Sailariel · January 23rd, 2010, 12:24 PM

There was a thread earlier about water migration into the ignition switch causing problems--especially bikes stored/parked outdoors. I found a thin walled polyetheline plug/cap that may solve that problem. All you need is a thin walled plug 3cm inside diameter to cover the switch. This fits around the lock portion. You would need a larger cap to cover the whole housing. You may already have such a cap at home--medicine containers, vitamin containers--anything with a cap. When you ride, you put the cap in your pocket or Tank Bag. Should be good protection in the rain. I stick a cane tip with a tag attached into the end of the muffler to keep rain out--especially when I am travelling and need to leave the bike outdoors.

Apex · January 23rd, 2010, 01:05 PM

Sounds like a good idea.

Would be cool to find a way to mount it to a hinge.

Snake · January 23rd, 2010, 02:27 PM

Great ideas Alex. I never thought about rain getting into the muffler.

January 23rd, 2010, 12:24 PM	#1
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Ignition Switch protection There was a thread earlier about water migration into the ignition switch causing problems--especially bikes stored/parked outdoors. I found a thin walled polyetheline plug/cap that may solve that problem. All you need is a thin walled plug 3cm inside diameter to cover the switch. This fits around the lock portion. You would need a larger cap to cover the whole housing. You may already have such a cap at home--medicine containers, vitamin containers--anything with a cap. When you ride, you put the cap in your pocket or Tank Bag. Should be good protection in the rain. I stick a cane tip with a tag attached into the end of the muffler to keep rain out--especially when I am travelling and need to leave the bike outdoors.

January 23rd, 2010, 01:05 PM	#2
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Sounds like a good idea. Would be cool to find a way to mount it to a hinge. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

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January 23rd, 2010, 02:27 PM	#3
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Great ideas Alex. I never thought about rain getting into the muffler.