1989 Honda cbr1000 starter switch?

[keenanjk]

I have a Honda 1989 cbr1000. When I press the starter at its longest end it does nothing wont even connect. However, when I press starter at its shortest end it starts all the time. I am assuming that the contacts inside the switch block may need building up or cleaning. Could anyone please help and advise me on this slight problem?

[nallac]

It'd pay to strip the switch and check it out.
Its amazing the amount of crap they can build up in there in a short amount of time.
With any luck the contacts may only need a sand to clean em up.

[mrchips]

Have you tried spraying a bit of WD40 or CRC at it ?

[notme]

Easy way: spray crc or other brand CONTACT CLEANER (not normal lubricating spray) or alcohol such as meths, acetone or similar into it and move the switch a few times. If it works - hurrah! (watch out for possible effects on plastic parts with any alcohol or contact cleaner)

Harder but more likely to fix it permanently way: take the switch apart and fix it. It's just 2 bits of metal that touch or don't touch, held apart by a spring. It's either just dirty (clean it) or it's broken, taking it apart will give you the answer. If you DO take it apart, all it needs as far as cleaning is a polish with fine sandpaper and to be washed off with alcohol or even just soapy water and dried thoroughly.