Sporadic turn signals?

[ragincajun]

While I've only had the bike for a short time I've noticed during the change from warm to the recent cold snap and then the semi warm weekend we just had that my signals have "behaved differently" for lack of a better word.

When I first got the bike, I didn't notice any issues with the signals, except maybe a few seconds delay from triggering the turn signal to the signal actually starting up.

Then, during the cold snap, the right signal basically would never work, the left would but would be very delayed and I'd end up triggering the turn several times.

This weekend, it was over 70.  It was back to the regular operation where both signals worked fine with just a short delay; as it was when I first got the bike.

The weather is the only change in the timeframe I'm noticing this.  Any ideas on what could be the cause or how I can fix it up?

[RP#62]

The factory grease gets a wax-like consistency when it gets old, consequently, when it gets cold, it slows the actuation time on the turn signals.  Once it warms up, operation returns to normal.  You may be able to spray it with a contact cleaner to blast out the old grease.  I took mine apart, cleaned it thoroughly and regreased it.
-RP

[ragincajun]

And just to confirm that would be in the turn signal housing?

[Valkpilot]

And just to confirm that would be in the turn signal housing?

In the switch, not the turn signal housings.

[Hooter]

   Mine did that. I cleaned the switch with WD40 then used some Tri-Flo. You can get at the switch for all of this right where the lever is at. Spray it, move it back and forth with the WD40. Do this a half dozen times. Then spray with Tri-Flo or silicone spray and do the same thing. Cover your  tank when you do this and  when you are done turn the handlebars to the right for the night so the excess can drip out. Worked for me with the same problem.

[MarkT]

I've found contact cleaner works well for this sort of problem.  Got my can at Radio Shack.

[Gryphon Rider]

I've found contact cleaner works well for this sort of problem.  Got my can at Radio Shack.

+1  Contact cleaner in the switch took care of my turn signal issues.

[scoot]

It's a good idea to just take it apart and clean it and re-lubricate it. I had my button actually wear thin and come off. It takes just 10 or 15 minutes and you know its done right.

[whitestroke]

Just took mine apart see link.  The contact cleaner didn't do anything to remove the old grease.  WD40 might clean it.  I had it apart so I used a rag.  Cleaned up the copper contact with contact cleaner and lubed it all with dielectric grease.  Works great now.

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