05-21-2010, 09:06 AM
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What's that switch do...?
My friend was buying a 250 virago yesterday and while he was there I got a look at the new GZ - I sat on it and then i noticed a yellow spring-loaded switch on the left handlebar above the low-high beam switch - I think it said "pass" or "press" but i'm not sure. Then when i looked at the virago (98'), it had it too! - this further cemented the idea that mine is not really a 04' but neither of us could figure it out and the sales assistant didn't even know. The best we could come up with is that they fitted NOS to them but it's been bugging ever since yesterday.
I take it these switches are on most of your bike and any "enlightenment" would be greatly appreciated to fix my curiosity Thanks, Vii Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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05-21-2010, 09:16 AM
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Re: What's that switch do...?
I assume the what your referring to is the switch that flashes the high beams. Dunno why its called pass thou.
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05-21-2010, 09:25 AM
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05-21-2010, 09:29 AM
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Re: What's that switch do...?
I figured it did that or maybe put on the indicator temporarily for an overtake - you don't happen to know roughly what year they came in do you's?
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05-21-2010, 09:32 AM
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05-21-2010, 11:27 AM
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I checked today,canadian models don't have it, but larger suzuki models have it.
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05-21-2010, 04:00 PM
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Re: What's that switch do...?
When I was in Europe, automibles flashed their lights as they were passing a car. But what do I know, but the switch does say pass! Think it was a warning for oncoming cars!
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05-21-2010, 04:07 PM
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Re: What's that switch do...?
Think of the switch as a courtesy light. You flash the fellow you are behind to say you are going to pass. On less than great roads that person may help by pulling over or slowing at the proper time.
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05-22-2010, 09:37 PM
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Re: What's that switch do...?
2007 and 2009 - hmm thats more promising towards the the idea of my "04'" not having it and actually having it - also says "built in Spain" on the side and i only saw it yesterday! - seems like a pretty handy switch - i end up coasting most of the time when i try to flash someone with the hi-low switch - my mind can't handle the clutch at the same time so in she goes!
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