Quick question - How hard should it be to engage the turn signals?

omgyouresexy · 07-02-2017, 09:19 PM

Recently purchased a 2006 1600 Nomad, and I noticed that the turn signals are much more difficult to engage than any other bike I've owned. It's not an impossible amount of force, but just enough that I feel like I'm doing something I shouldn't... like it isn't supposed to be pushed the way I'm doing it. All I'm doing is sliding them left and right like every other turn signal, but it takes a bit of force to get it to break away from the center position.

Is this something to do with the self-cancelling feature? Is there a way to lube up the signal lever to let it slide easier? Thanks.

**Top Cat** · 07-02-2017, 09:26 PM

They should not push hard at all.
Maybe a little squirt of oil in there would help

**JD Hog** · 07-02-2017, 09:28 PM

I had an '05 Nomad and now a "15 Voyager and neither one was like that. I would try some lubrication but I don't know what would be the best, maybe something like this would work?
https://www.data-alliance.net/silico...ectric-grease/

TX1700 · 07-02-2017, 10:03 PM

I would spray WD40 in it to clean it, and that should give it a little lube. WD40 doesn't last long so you may have to spray it once a year.

warrbucks222 · 07-02-2017, 10:08 PM

My '12 Nomad signal switch is the same way, hard to activate, and a bit high on the grip. Causes me not to signal sometimes, particularly when critically pressed for time. One flaw on this bike, unlike others.

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Ridefree · 07-02-2017, 10:33 PM

I've taken mine apart and spread a little grease over the moving parts , not the copper connectors though . It worked like a charm and very easy to do .

Snake Ranch · 07-02-2017, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by omgyouresexy

Recently purchased a 2006 1600 Nomad, and I noticed that the turn signals are much more difficult to engage than any other bike I've owned. It's not an impossible amount of force, but just enough that I feel like I'm doing something I shouldn't... like it isn't supposed to be pushed the way I'm doing it. All I'm doing is sliding them left and right like every other turn signal, but it takes a bit of force to get it to break away from the center position.

Is this something to do with the self-cancelling feature? Is there a way to lube up the signal lever to let it slide easier? Thanks.

These switches are exposed to a lot of road dirt and that can gum up the works and prevent it to move as easily as it should. Taking it apart to clean it might be your best course of action at first to see how much dirt is in there and see if any corrosion is present.

Watch out for the small springs and parts in there cause they can disappear before your eyes.

**Sabre-t** · 07-03-2017, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Snake Ranch

These switches are exposed to a lot of road dirt and that can gum up the works and prevent it to move as easily as it should. Taking it apart to clean it might be your best course of action at first to see how much dirt is in there and see if any corrosion is present.

Watch out for the small springs and parts in there cause the can disappear before your eyes.

+1 After cleaning, use dielectric grease as mentioned by someone else, but I do slather it on the contacts. Once reassembled, just push it in all directions (left, right and cancel) 10 or so times each to rub the grease off the contacts.

DragonLady58 · 07-03-2017, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Sabre-t

+1 After cleaning, use dielectric grease as mentioned by someone else, but I do slather it on the contacts. Once reassembled, just push it in all directions (left, right and cancel) 10 or so times each to rub the grease off the contacts.

What he said! Then, afterwards, about every 6 months, just a quick shot of contact cleaner, to clean the contact points, won't wash out all the lub., then a really quick shot of wd40....
Reclean your switch about every 2 to 3 years and you'll never have a problem, unless sand gets in there.

mick56 · 07-03-2017, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by warrbucks222

My '12 Nomad signal switch is the same way, hard to activate, and a bit high on the grip. Causes me not to signal sometimes, particularly when critically pressed for time. One flaw on this bike, unlike others.

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Slacken the Allen bolts,and turn the grip to where you want it.

omgyouresexy · 07-07-2017, 07:43 PM

Awesome, thanks for the feedback guys. I'll dig into this after I move and get settled. I just wanted to confirm this wasn't normal.

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omgyouresexy Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 13	Quick question - How hard should it be to engage the turn signals? Recently purchased a 2006 1600 Nomad, and I noticed that the turn signals are much more difficult to engage than any other bike I've owned. It's not an impossible amount of force, but just enough that I feel like I'm doing something I shouldn't... like it isn't supposed to be pushed the way I'm doing it. All I'm doing is sliding them left and right like every other turn signal, but it takes a bit of force to get it to break away from the center position. Is this something to do with the self-cancelling feature? Is there a way to lube up the signal lever to let it slide easier? Thanks. __________________ 2006 1600 Nomad Sidecar Outfit = father and son rides at their best Home Base: Hickory, NC Login or Register to Remove Ads
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JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,946	I had an '05 Nomad and now a "15 Voyager and neither one was like that. I would try some lubrication but I don't know what would be the best, maybe something like this would work? https://www.data-alliance.net/silico...ectric-grease/ __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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TX1700 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 128	I would spray WD40 in it to clean it, and that should give it a little lube. WD40 doesn't last long so you may have to spray it once a year. __________________ TX1700 on VBA plunge on Texas VROC VROC #36447 VBA #02703 Ivan's reflash 2013 Vulcan Voyager ABS 2002 Road Star (sold)
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warrbucks222 Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 119	My '12 Nomad signal switch is the same way, hard to activate, and a bit high on the grip. Causes me not to signal sometimes, particularly when critically pressed for time. One flaw on this bike, unlike others. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Ridefree Sr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Saskatchewan , Canada Posts: 1,441	I've taken mine apart and spread a little grease over the moving parts , not the copper connectors though . It worked like a charm and very easy to do .
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omgyouresexy Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 13	Awesome, thanks for the feedback guys. I'll dig into this after I move and get settled. I just wanted to confirm this wasn't normal. __________________ 2006 1600 Nomad Sidecar Outfit = father and son rides at their best Home Base: Hickory, NC
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