Author Topic: Stelvio starter switch  (Read 2315 times)

Offline brlawson

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Stelvio starter switch
« on: November 12, 2015, 01:03:06 PM »
Probably a lost cause but here goes.

I was cleaning the starter switch on the Stelvio as I was chasing down the infamous starter circuit issue where it blows fuse F2. As I was reassembling the rocker switch the good ole detente ball jumped out an ran away. I have completely cleaned the garage and these tired eyes just cant seem to find it.

Short of buying a new switch assembly, is there anyone out there that could reference a replacement? I see that MGcycle has one for a brake switch but there is now way to really tell if the sizing is correct. Pretty frustrated as I had hoped to make the swampscooter gathering.
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Re: Stelvio starter switch
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2015, 01:45:31 PM »
The bicycle shop? They have bearing balls.
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Re: Stelvio starter switch
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2015, 02:53:29 PM »
The bicycle shop? They have bearing balls.
:1:, just get one of each size they have
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Re: Stelvio starter switch
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2015, 08:22:11 PM »
Get one of those magnets on a expandable rod and sweep the floor with it, I bet you find it :popcorn:
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Re: Stelvio starter switch
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2015, 09:53:20 PM »
Get one of those magnets on a expandable rod and sweep the floor with it, I bet you find it :popcorn:

Or buy a new one. You will then find the lost one immediately.

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Re: Stelvio starter switch
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2015, 08:42:50 AM »
Or buy a new one. You will then find the lost one immediately.
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Get one of those magnets on a expandable rod and sweep the floor with it, I bet you find it :popcorn:

http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=110_146&products_id=1439

I bought several of these hoping to make these planets line up. Headed out to the garage for round two. I guess it was due for a good clean anyway. Would just rather be riding as the season is about done.

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Re: Stelvio starter switch
« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2015, 02:18:42 PM »
Often the hardware store has a selection of loose balls. Really.

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Re: Stelvio starter switch
« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2015, 02:21:32 PM »
The ball you ordered is 5mm in diameter. I'll bet that is way too big.   :cry:
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Re: Stelvio starter switch
« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2015, 03:13:02 PM »
I'd much rather ask for forgiveness than ask for permission.

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