Go Back   GZ 250 Forums > GZ250-Specific > Performance

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 02-24-2016, 08:27 PM   #1
Lifter
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 15
Switch on Headlamp

Hello Gang,

I just bought this bike last month.

The first time I went to look at it, i noticed this strange switch on the headlamp. I thought it was strange place to put a switch (not really easy to reach) but i wasn't really familiar with the particular model or cruisers in general.

Well, the switch has a short in it and needs to be replaced, but i was hoping to find out ideas on what the heck it was installed for in the first place.

Here is what it does:

OFF - Break RUNNING light, rear blinkers and Spedo light OFF
ON - Break RUNNING light and SPedo light ON. Rear Blinkers.

** Does not effect Headlamp or rear signals **


I initially thought that someone installed a Headlight Bypass for better cranking power on start or some kind of modulator but the headlight itself and rear signal lights are un-effected.

Thanks in advance!
Brad
Attached Images
File Type: jpg IMG_20160221_153703.jpg (92.5 KB, 17 views)



Login or Register to Remove Ads
Lifter is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2016, 06:15 AM   #2
alantf
Senior Member
 
alantf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Tenerife (Spain)
Posts: 3,715
When you say that the switch has a short. do you mean a short to ground? If you mean that the contacts short together, that's what they're supposed to do when you close the switch.
__________________
By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
alantf is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2016, 07:52 AM   #3
blaine
Senior Member
 
blaine's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: P.E.I. Canada
Posts: 3,784
That switch is someones add-on......May be a good idea to get rid of it & go back to stock.
__________________
If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.





Login or Register to Remove Ads
blaine is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2016, 10:55 AM   #4
Water Warrior 2
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Squamish B.C Canada
Posts: 11,409
I agree with Blaine. Go back to the stock specs. A previous owner may have had a good reason for adding the switch but turning off any light will affect your safety and the ability for others to see you. The GZ is a small enough target on the road to see without making it less visible to the other guys out there.

A very good habit to get into is doing a complete light check at the beginning of every day that you ride. I do this with both my bike and truck. It only takes a moment or two to make sure your are as visible as possible and may save you from injury or worse.
Water Warrior 2 is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 02-25-2016, 03:10 PM   #5
Vegas Street Rider
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Henderson, NV
Posts: 1,087
I agree with both Blaine and Water Warrior for what it's worth.



Login or Register to Remove Ads
Vegas Street Rider is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 02-27-2016, 05:38 AM   #6
Lifter
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 15
Thanks for all the great feedback!!
Lifter is offline  
Reply With Quote
Reply



Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:00 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.