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Kill Switch Corrosion
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 6:28 pm
by J.Pow!
Hey what’s going on everyone! I’m riding a 2015 PCX and I’ve seen a few ppl mention that corrosion can get inside the kill switch preventing the bike from coming on. Outside of spraying wd40 in the switch, have you guys done to rectify the problem? Or did the wd40 do the trick?
Thanks in advance!
Re: Kill Switch Corrosion
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 6:38 pm
by springer1
If a bike is stored outside, put it under a rain-proof cover.
Re: Kill Switch Corrosion
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 6:42 pm
by J.Pow!
springer1 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 6:38 pm
If a bike is stored outside, put it under a rain-proof cover.
Agreed! But I bought it used and the corrosion has already taken place! I’m now trying to figure out how to deal with it!
Re: Kill Switch Corrosion
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 7:46 pm
by J.Pow!
J.Pow! wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 6:42 pm
springer1 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 6:38 pm
If a bike is stored outside, put it under a rain-proof cover.
Agreed! But I bought it used and the corrosion has already taken place! I’m now trying to figure out how to deal with it if that makes sense.
Re: Kill Switch Corrosion
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:28 pm
by springer1
wd40 is a good start (WD stands for Water Dispersant) , but it's not a lubricant and on its containers doesn't claim to be. Others in the group may know of something better, but I'd just use some sort of spray oil to help lubricate the switch and prevent any further corrosion
Re: Kill Switch Corrosion
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:31 pm
by J.Pow!
springer1 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:28 pm
wd40 is a good start (WD stands for Water Dispersant) , but it's not a lubricant and on its containers doesn't claim to be. Others in the group may know of something better, but I'd just use some sort of spray oil to help lubricate the switch and prevent any further corrosion
Makes sense! Thank you for the help and reply!
Re: Kill Switch Corrosion
Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 3:44 pm
by Jge64
What you want is CRC-656....a penetrant and elec contact spray...made for electrical switches.....kills/eats corrosion. Spray your key hole as well , if you have one.
Re: Kill Switch Corrosion
Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 3:56 pm
by J.Pow!
AWESOME!! Thanks so much!!
Re: Kill Switch Corrosion
Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:25 am
by Mel46
We used CRC when I was in the Antarctic. The military depends on it in bad weather and at sea. It works well.
Re: Kill Switch Corrosion
Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:54 am
by J.Pow!
Mel46 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:25 am
We used CRC when I was in the Antarctic. The military depends on it in bad weather and at sea. It works well.
Awesome! I’ll definitely be getting some! Thanks!
