Topic: Dimmer high/low fix

[Hutch]

Can anyone tell me if its possible to rebuild the dimmer high/low switch.  More specifically, the small copper contact plate with the spring underneath is not making good contact with the wire contacts.    As a result the head light wont stay on.  I've attached pictures for reference.

The first pic is the copper plate that is the problem, the second is of the wire contacts.

[CBJoe]

Cant see clearly..but can you "open" the plate on the movable piece back up so it makes good contact again?

Also...I love this stuff for oxidation...  http://store.caig.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.188/.f

The D5 if I remember correctly

[Hutch]

Cant see clearly..but can you "open" the plate on the movable piece back up so it makes good contact again?

Also...I love this stuff for oxidation...  http://store.caig.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.188/.f

The D5 if I remember correctly

There's a spring under the plate that should help with contact, but unfortunately the plate seems too worn.  I cleaned all contacts, and tried adjusting the plate, it didn't help.  I was considering a bit of solder on the wire connection to effectively bypass the switch and make a permanent high beam connection.  Can anyone think of a reason this might be a bad idea?

[CBJoe]

Why not just hit up ebay for a replacement...even if it's just to take pieces from?  I wouldn't think you should want to make a permanent hi-beam connection unless it was for a limited fix.  The 650's were not known for their awesome charging system.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1982-82-Honda-CB650SC-CB650-CB-650-Nighthawk-Left-Light-Horn-Hand-Control-Switch/153184473229?hash=item23aa81908d:g:~-wAAOSwantbn8wn:sc:ShippingMethodExpress!46219!US!-1

https://www.ebay.com/itm/78-82-HONDA-CB650-CB-650-LEFT-Hand-Control-Bar-Switch-CB650SC-Nighthawk/283163700025?hash=item41eddf2b39:g:GdQAAOSwzaJYB6uy:sc:USPSPriority!46219!US!-1

https://www.ebay.com/itm/82-Honda-CB650-CB-650-SC-Nighthawk-Light-Switch-Left-Handle-Bar-Hi-Lo-Horn-Japan/132484077690?epid=1674306164&hash=item1ed8aa987a:g:HjIAAOSw301aa9Do

[CBJoe]

I may have some switch parts left over from previous 650s I’ve owned.  I’ll be in the shop later today and will take a look to see if I have that piece


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[Hutch]

Thanks Joe!

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[CBJoe]

Thanks Joe!

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No go....found a few small pieces and parts, but not the piece you are looking for.  Ebay looks to be your best bet.

Joe

[Hutch]

Thanks, I appreciate you checking. eBay it is!

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