Re: Nice easy one. What adhesive to use for hazard button

[Beans]

The actual switch button thingy came off my hazard switch yesterday during a bit of a do.

I can't see anything has snapped, it would appear to be a case of gluing it back on. Is this correct and what adhesive do I need? Is it just a superglue job?

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Thanks

Beans

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

I wouldn't use superglue as if it flows into the mechanism it will lock it up solid. Also superglue is actually a 2-pack, it needs moisture to activate it so it's not brilliant on plastic unless you buy a specific type.

I'd use a contact adhesive such as UHU. It's strong enough to hold, thick enough not to flow, won't go hard/brittle, is waterproof enough. Just use the slightest smear. You don't want it to squeeze out and spread when you press the parts together.

[Hoggs]

electrical tape. fixes everything

[Gerontious]

If nothing has snapped.. was it already glued in place. is there any residue?

[fastbob]

If it hasn't snapped how come its come off then ? I think the white bit has snapped and if it has I doubt that any glue would be able to make a strong enough joint on such a small area of contact .that kind of plastic is near impossible to glue anyway. Best buy a new one.

Edited June 14, 2018 by fastbob

[Beans]

I don't think it has snapped. There is residue on the switch and I think the white bit sits in a corresponding slot. Mmm not sure now Will take a picture of the handlebars in a bit.

I suspect I'd have to buy the whole right hand unit can't see how it could be done separately

[fastbob]

I don't think it has snapped. There is residue on the switch and I think the white bit sits in a corresponding slot. Mmm not sure now Will take a picture of the handlebars in a bit.

I suspect I'd have to buy the whole right hand unit can't see how it could be done separately

Well now I'm more convinced than ever that it has snapped off . This kind of plastic is very strong but when it does break it breaks cleanly.https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CBF-1000-CBF1000-2006-2010-Right-throttle-switch-assembly/undefined

[fastbob]

If you are really determined and you have a Dremel you could drill both halves with a fine drill and insert a steel pin .

[Beans]

Think you're right bob, at least about the bloody thing being snapped

[fastbob]

Think you're right bob, at least about the bloody thing being snapped

Did you see my link to one on eBay, its the only one . Have you checked CMC parts ?

[Beans]

Your link doesn't work Bob

I think its part 3 here https://www.fowlersparts.co.uk/parts/4790430/cbf1000a7-2007-e-abs-mkh/switchcable

[Grumpy Old Git]

Gorilla Glue.

[Beans]

I've ordered the uhu already

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

The question has to be asked - how often do you need the hazard switch anyway?

[Beans]

The answer is. Hopefully never, didn't have one on the 125 (though rang the shop to ask why I couldn't find it). But now I have one on my instrument binnacle I am sad to lose it

[fastbob]

The answer is. Hopefully never, didn't have one on the 125 (though rang the shop to ask why I couldn't find it). But now I have one on my instrument binnacle I am sad to lose it

 

I've only ever had hazard lights on one bike , an old Z750 I think , never used them , it's not like you're ever going to block the road and most people only seem to use them to nip to the cash point when there might be Traffic Wardens about . No idea why .