So on the way to get the bike MOT’d this morning my indicator switch decided to jump ship on the second turn. I had already repaired it as it was previously broken and thought it was a good hold after testing, obviously not! I have a 3D printed replacement one on the way but want to have a go at making a better job repairing this one. Switchgear looks easy enough to take apart just thought I’d ask if there is anything that is going to spring out and get lost if I start disassembling it or is it as simple as it looks, two halves held by 3 screws.
I am pleased to say that I have not had the misfortune to have to dismantle/repair Ducati switchgear, but I did recently do some work on an old BMW unit after finding a really helpful "how to" with photos at another forum. If nobody can point you to detailed instructions I'd look at all of the diagrams you can find and search the internet and Youtube in case there's some help. One thing I would recommend is that before you try to take anything apart, see if you can enclose the whole thing, and your hands, in a big plastic bag (clear, ideally); that way, if springs and ball bearings fly around, you should be able to avoid losing them!
It should open up easily and nothing should jump out. There's 2 or 3 screws to undo, that's it, then your inside. I've not disassembled further.
Thanks for that. Thought I’d check. I’ve opened things up before and it’s been like a Jack in a box! Think I will get a Haynes. I see this as my bikes first test to see if I’m worthy. On the plus side, the brief ride felt really good!
Job done. Very straight forward if fiddly. The 3D printed replacement fits perfectly. Just in case anyone wants to know...3 Allen headed bolts to open up the switchgear. Housing is joined by the wiring so bit fiddly to move off the bars. One screw holding a metal plate in the lower section allowing access to the part. One screw holding the part in place. Replace part and put back together making sure the lower half is aligned with hole in bars. Damn site better than buying a whole second hand left switchgear if you can even find one! Next step, MOT attempt 2!
