On-off switch messed up

[Pugdaddy]

I just got a Staton friction rig and the on-off switch shuts the motor off in either position, as long as it's grounded on the handlebar. Hanging freely it doesn't do a thing. Touch it to the bar and the engine dies.
When I read the instructions it says "do not switch on and off untill it is mounted as this may mess it up". Too late. I switched it on and off before it was connected to anything. Could this have actually messed up this switch?

 

[Mountainman]

I have heard much said regarding those switches

mine has worked good so far

I didn't read the instructions that came with my kit
but - a switch that one shouldn't turn on or off until mounted ---- wow - strange
must have something to do with something popping out from botton

at least you are still running
a cheap switch from auto store -- should last a long time

Happy Riding from - Mountainman

 

[Alaskavan]

I'm among those who have received a bad kill switch from Staton. Just throw it away and replace it with a switch from your local auto parts or hardware store.

 

[SirJakesus]

Both of my switches from staton rool. I especially like the new one I got with my friction kit, its nice, I'll have to post a pic of it once the kit is on a proper bike. A full suspension bike just arrived at the store so I'm going to pick it up tomorrow.... good times

 

[Pugdaddy]

Mountainman- "I didn't read the instructions" Thats a hoot.

Sirjake-Great looking mongoose rig. Bad to the bone.

Yea, I'll just toss the switch. No biggy.

 

[Alaskavan]

I generally think that reading instructions shows lack of imagination. I read 'em sometimes. Usually after my imagination fails to get something working. If I haven't already used them as fire starter. Then I'm forced to ask for help.

Back on topic. I don't use a momentary kill switch. I use an on/off toggle on my 2 wheelers, and a regular motorcycle kill switch on the trike.