Control switch relocation
Control switch relocation
I'm thinking about relocation the switches off my bars to else where, looking for some input/ experience. Theory is to mount a rocker switch for the run/ kill and a momentary for the starter on the bottom side of the ECU cover. Thinking trip/ horn and high/ low on the side of the horn cover. I dont run blinkers, just a solo taillight outback. Thank guys
It's a 2013 Street bob
It's a 2013 Street bob
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I'd say what you're thinking about doing is not a good idea. You need to have those buttons within a half a second reach and not somewhere that you'll have to fumble around and search for in case an emergency arises .Just get a new handlebar set-up where the switches are less noticeable, like they use on some of the show bikes.
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Leave the switches where they are, your life may depend on reaching one of those switches quickly, without looking to see where it is.
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Last edited by blueangel73; Feb 13, 2016 at 09:00 AM.
I've done it before and had no real issues. Relocated the ignition to a hidden toggle switch and used a solenoid plunger (similar to http://www.ebay.com/itm/252282095495) on the starter. I didn't have a horn, turn indicators or a high/low beam anymore, so I didn't need them. I did leave the kill switch on the bars but could have done without it.
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I can't remember what company makes it, but somebody makes a small 4 button switch assembly that's made to recess into a grip or mount on the bars for this type of application. There was a Street Bob on this forum at one point that ran this setup, looked really clean.
edit: I can't remember the bike I saw it on, but its called the GripAce.
edit: I can't remember the bike I saw it on, but its called the GripAce.
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I can't remember what company makes it, but somebody makes a small 4 button switch assembly that's made to recess into a grip or mount on the bars for this type of application. There was a Street Bob on this forum at one point that ran this setup, looked really clean.
edit: I can't remember the bike I saw it on, but its called the GripAce.
edit: I can't remember the bike I saw it on, but its called the GripAce.
I never said it was a good or bad choice, only provided an option to the OP
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