The pictogram on the Mode switch and Handbrake switch is fading - anyone have any ideas?

germanspyderrider said:

The pictogram on the mode switch and handbrake switch is fading/dissolving. It won't be long before the switch lettering disappears altogether.
Anyone have any ideas?

Example picture:

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Google parking brake symbol. Maybe you could make a stencil of some sort? Paint a new one on and put some clear coat over it?

I can't tell from the photo if it's oxidized or worn. If oxidized, there are treatments that can be applied to the surface to restore depth of color and gloss. As you are in GER, stating a specific brand may not be useful. Choose one that does not leave a greasy film; older ArmorAll products left that greasy film, which just attracts more dirt.

If it is worn, good for you! You've been riding a lot!

If you can't remember from habit which switch does what, you need to ride more often.

It would be a good excuse to go riding, "Hey, I'm trying to memorise which switch does what!"

I keep on reaching down to the tank to set my Ebrake, then wake up that it's on the right-side grip controls!

Stick on braille dots. They come in a wide variety of sizes, colours, and styles. Chose the letter and stick it on the switch or just above the switch. Once you associate the braille letter of the alphabet with what the switch does, then you don't need to take your eyes off the road.

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May not work with gloves on. Not sure if you can feel them through gloves or not. They are also visually different, and come in different colours, so a black dot set on one switch and a white set on the other would be possible.

You would have the only motorcycle that Stevie Wonder could ride.

I am not really sure why, but my bank put braille on the buttons of the drive through ATM; or maybe the ATMs all have it and the drive through has it by default.

If there are stick on braille letters, there are also stick on alphabet letters, but the thing about the braille letters is that they are made to touch, and so, should not wear off easily.

Or maybe try these:

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germanspyderrider said:

Thanks for answers..
Here is my solution..

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Nice!

Sort of makes you wonder why Can Am didn't put the stickers where they wouldn't be subject to wear to begin with.

Most likely the next new Can Am model to be released will have the marking on the switches just like it always has been.