thank you, your video saved me, my bike is a 1989 gl 1500, it was right there in the starter switch. needs cleaning now, maybe a little dyolectric grease. may 27,2024.thanks again.

Thank you, simple explanation, short and to the point.

Thank you SOOOOOOO much

Just fixed mine too. Many thanks !! 2007 GW 88,000 miles.

amazingly simple. Thank you.

Thanks 😊

Great job 😂

Thanks a ton! I just replaced my low beams and they worked fine and then today nothing so I checked this and voila that was it

Your discovery saved me from a failed inspection and lengthy troubleshooting.

Thanks for the heads-up, I've been having other issues and replace the switch anyway the cost is $204

your video saved my ass in five minutes tonight ..thank you

Ron, thanks for this. It got me out of a jam.

And for certain that starter switch was the problem. God Bless Brother Chris

Ron, thank you for this video. I been in the schematics for 2 hours and tested my whole system. To no avail. Your vid popped up first on a Google search

Thank you very much. I've been trying to figure out where the problem is. You're a lifesaver, literally.

Yup! After checking the fuses and relays, KZfaqd it and found this. Bingo. Used contact cleaner and haven't had the problem again. THANK YOU!

Thanks for the video! My friends Gold Wing did the same thing and he told me about it! I started researching the problem on KZfaq and found your video! It was this problem! Your video just saved our trip to the mountains next week! Thanks

Problems with stiff grease resulting in switches that stick is an almost universal problem with all Goldwings. It seems they last about 10 years before starting to give trouble like this. Your problem is a new one on me I must admit. I have changed the switch banks out twice now on my 20 year old Wing, as I don't want to be stuck in some small town somewhere in the middle of nowhere while on tour. They can be cleaned and renewed, and many people do this to save costs, but it usually is somewhat temporary. What I have found is that "exercising" the switches from time to time helps keep the grease from hardening to the point of not functioning. Honda fully missed the mark on this one but it is otherwise one of the few imperfections on a superb motorcycle.

CRC 556 contact cleaner will fix most problems .

What a great tip! I have a Diamond Star headlight modulator on my '06 Airbag, checked my fuses, and started checking modulator wiring planning to next start swapping relays. Then thought to check internet in case this was one of those funny idiosyncratic things. Sure enough; I didn't get the "pop" or click, but lights came right back. A bit of back and forth and some silicone spray, and all seems well. Thanks again.

Thanks had that happen once didn’t know what the problem was

Thank you!

Thanks it was helpful

I just read where someone has the "no headlight" problem. He wrote in to the maintenance forum in the GWRRA magazine Feb./22 issue. CRC makes several electric contact cleaners that are plastic safe. My favorite is also non-flammable, uses CO 2 for propellant. Very good info!

Use electronic contact cleaner. TV contact cleaner if you can find it. Don't use WD40. It leaves a residue that attracts dirt. Pack switch with dielectric grease.

It just happened to me right know thanks for you video

You just saved me a untold amount of grief !! Last night on my way home, suddenly zero headlights. Only thing I had was the foglights which are crappy at best. Started this morning by first checking the fuses, then thought what the heck try KZfaq.......can't thank you enough ! I was going to start on the low/high switch control first. I blew it out with solvent, then dried it with a leaf blower, then coated all the switches with WD. Great stuff for electrical. Headlights now working again and it only took 10 minutes total !! Thanks again !!

thanks had the same problem this morning . can it be a normal function to do a headlicht flashcall ?

That's frekin sweet. This has happened to me twice. Once in a Veterans Day parade... no headlights. Then a bit ago coming from the store. Watched your video, went out and tried it. Just like you said, flipped the starter switch back, heard the pop and now I have headlights. Thank you so very much. Safe travels and God Bless. Tripp

Thanks, I just had this problem and that was the problem!!

Thank You Very Much brother. My 2006 was doin' exactly what yours did. Fixed. You saved me a lot of pissin' around. Time to ride.

Yes!! Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I was nearly losing my mind!!

Thanks so much! I was about to look into the cost of a new headlight or wiring, but that's all it was. My reverse and cruise control switches quit working a while ago also. Is it easy to take that apart to clean or replace switches?

You made a big difference today, sir

Thx. My 04 Wing has a loose right mirror. I'm hoping I just tighten that bottom screw. My last run I pushed it a little at high speeds for close to a 1000 miles on not the best pavement but I love the bike. It has about 65,000 miles and it's the first time anything has come loose.

Well choke my chicken....it worked for me thanks a million

Thank you from Birmingham Al save me some money

Hi Ron, excellent video, straight forward and informative. I just replaced my burned out right front turn signal with the help of your video. Many thanks

Yaayy! Ron keep up this great act of kindness. I wish I was US to come right away for your great riding .... Keep Doing Great

Great info thanks! This happen to me this morning.

thank you for the info. I found the same problem with you

Your post here on this subject was a godsend tonight! Same thing just happened to me. Unfortunately I didn't think to "youtube" it from my cell phone. Scariest 15 miles I've ever ridden, dark rural area with only tail lights to follow keeping me in the middle of the road!!! You were right though, that's what it was.

great info thanks

great info thanks

thanks a have the send problen , thanks for share this inf.

thank you thank you you saved me too. I would have never ever figured out to pop the starter =switch back out manuely. peace brother enjoy the ride on the Gold Wing.

thanks. you saved me!

Thanks for the info. I'm going to try this as soon as I get home.

Professor Francis you have a great sense of humor and inspiring teaching style. The students, like myself, are fortunate to have you teaching at CCU. God bless.

I agree - this video made me tear up. Had to share it with my family!