Need some electrical help

[metalman]

Took the '14ES out today for a 300+ mile run. Stopped on a narrow shoulder to snap a photo. Left the bike running and turned on the emergency flashers. Got back on the back on the bike and pushed the flasher button again and they didn't go off. Tried several more times....no luck. Stopped at a quick stop and checked that the button wasn't stuck down and it wasn't. Turned the bike off and on with the key several times..still no luck. Rode the 100+ miles with them flashing. Can someone give me a place to start looking for the problem please? Any help appreciated.

 

[rbentnail]

Sounds like the contacts are stuck. Got a rubber handled screwdriver? Smack the housing a couple times, see if they loosen up. If not, disassemble it. IIRC it's just a couple screws (pay attention which is where, one is slightly longer) and 2 plugs but it's been a while.

 

[metalman]

Sounds like the contacts are stuck. Got a rubber handled screwdriver? Smack the housing a couple times, see if they loosen up. If not, disassemble it. IIRC it's just a couple screws (pay attention which is where, one is slightly longer) and 2 plugs but it's been a while.

I’ll have a go at it…Thanks!

 

[Whooshka]

Yep what Russ said. Just because the button is not stuck doesn't mean the contacts aren't. Open up the housing, spray with contact cleaner or even better, ACF-50 or Deoxit.