Tropic traveler
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Livin' the Valk, er, F6B life in Central Florida.
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« on: December 25, 2009, 07:23:27 PM » |
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Bought Kim a nice little set of driving lights to mount on her Valk for Christmas. I know where to mount the lights but coming up with a nice switch and a good location to mount it is baffling me. Any suggestions or ideas? Pics would be great!  |
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John U.
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« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2009, 08:17:39 PM » |
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The Rattlebars site has a suggestion to use the kill switch. Or, I believe there is a brake/clutch resevoir cover switch currently listed on Ebay.
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« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2009, 08:28:19 PM » |
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A friend has his highway light switch in the plastic panel in front of the tank. Left side. The panel covers the wiring loom just behind the steering neck.
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Skinhead
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« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2009, 08:32:04 PM » |
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I used the brake/clutch reservoir cover switches, gives you a total of 6 switches if you use both. I'll send pics if you like, but right now I am in Pittsburgh and the bike is in Detroit.
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2009, 08:43:46 PM » |
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See the gray covered switch at about the 8 o'clock position to the petcock control. I have the lights wired totally separate from anything else, including the headlight circuit, and have the relay mounted on the left side just in front of the overflow tank. That switch is a covered one, picked up at West Marine, screws down over the toggle and makes it pretty near weather proof. The switch itself is in back of that short piece of SS it's mounted on and I've been caught in a few of our Fla. downpours with no problem. The way I have it wired, they can't be left on unless the key is on.  |
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Tropic traveler
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« Reply #6 on: December 25, 2009, 09:36:46 PM » |
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Thanks for all the fast replies! John, I have a similar set up on the RH side of my Valk on the SS filler using the rocker style switch that came with the Showchrome light kit, relayed of course. That stainless was a PITA to drill through!  Kim's Valk has the Corbin covers so I was thinking mostly about a handlebar mount. She would have a fit if I even suggested drilling a hole in her Corbins!!!  Scott that link rules! I really like the kit that has the bracket that can be used on either side. I doubt she will want any more accessories, possibly some LEDs so a single switch will be enough. Keep 'em coming!  |
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'13 F6B red for Kim
'97 Valkyrie Tourer r&w, OLDFRT's ride now!
'98 Valkyrie Tourer burgundy & cream traded for Kim's F6B
'05 SS 750 traded for Kim's F6B
'99 Valkyrie black & silver Tourer, traded in on my F6B
'05 Triumph R3 gone but not forgotten!
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Tundra
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« Reply #7 on: December 26, 2009, 04:15:00 AM » |
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Eddie, I put mine in the front plastice cover, can't remember the name of it  You know, the one in front of the side covers with the seat release key hole. Real nice, can't see it and very accessible even when riding. Doesn't ugly-up your front end with extra switches |
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« Reply #8 on: December 26, 2009, 05:41:11 AM » |
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also on the Tourer when I had it, same place. The switch can't be too long or the tree will hit, probably the one you have on your bike would work as it is flat.
I am referring to the triangular black plastic piece held on with one fastener I think without going out to look.
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« Reply #9 on: December 26, 2009, 06:14:07 AM » |
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A friend has his highway light switch in the plastic panel in front of the tank. Left side. The panel covers the wiring loom just behind the steering neck.
I second the plastic panel on the left side. I have the switch for my Volt meter there. I dont have a picture. Its easy because thats right close to wires that go under the tank to make it to the battery and wires that go forward to get to your lights. |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #10 on: December 26, 2009, 06:29:03 AM » |
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The switch isn't anywhere near the cover....
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« Reply #11 on: December 26, 2009, 10:51:56 AM » |
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Mount it in your headlight bucket.
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« Reply #12 on: December 26, 2009, 02:55:34 PM » |
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« Reply #13 on: December 26, 2009, 08:48:59 PM » |
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This is what I plan to put on my clutch master cylinder for my lights, 4 ways and fan. http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.ProductDetail/catID/17/scID/44/IMID/276Marty |
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« Reply #14 on: December 26, 2009, 10:47:12 PM » |
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If you get a micro-mini toggle from Radio Shack, you can mount it in the left switch housing and toggle it on and off with your thumb. -RP  |
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« Reply #15 on: December 27, 2009, 02:56:13 AM » |
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this is where i have mine, its in the gooseneck cover on the right side  |
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« Reply #16 on: December 27, 2009, 07:35:42 AM » |
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Bought Kim a nice little set of driving lights to mount on her Valk for Christmas. I know where to mount the lights but coming up with a nice switch and a good location to mount it is baffling me. Any suggestions or ideas? Pics would be great! Hi, I came accross this on the Cruiserstuff.com site item # BB13207.. Its now on sale for $89.99 go to honda accessories >> handlebar >> 1" handlebar mount chrome accessory.. chrome accessory switch housing.... i'm going to get it when i get my light bar.. i think it looks great .. Steve. |
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« Reply #17 on: December 27, 2009, 07:41:22 AM » |
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Hi,
i have just had a look at my earlier post might have trouble mounting it...resivour could be in the way..........
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Tropic traveler
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Livin' the Valk, er, F6B life in Central Florida.
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« Reply #18 on: December 27, 2009, 08:04:59 AM » |
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Thanks for all the ideas! recall, I saw that switchbox too & I noticed the same thing. It would have been perfect. Very clever toggle switch RP62! I ended up ordering the switch & mount set up from Scootworks link that Scott posted. It's the one that bolts to the brake OR clutch mount. I'm going to mount it on the clutch side so the switch is below the handlebar. If it works out I may get another & move the switch on my Valk up to the bars instead of down on the side. I'll post pics of the finished job. Thanks again dudes!  |
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'13 F6B black-the real new Valkyrie Tourer
'13 F6B red for Kim
'97 Valkyrie Tourer r&w, OLDFRT's ride now!
'98 Valkyrie Tourer burgundy & cream traded for Kim's F6B
'05 SS 750 traded for Kim's F6B
'99 Valkyrie black & silver Tourer, traded in on my F6B
'05 Triumph R3 gone but not forgotten!
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« Reply #19 on: December 27, 2009, 12:34:28 PM » |
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I mounted mine in the headlight bucket.......  It's OK there, but if I was doing it again I'd go this route (or something similar)..... http://www.directlineparts.com/product.asp?pid=6922&str=2 |
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« Reply #20 on: December 28, 2009, 06:16:38 AM » |
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hi, thats the one we was talking about |
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« Reply #21 on: December 28, 2009, 07:35:52 PM » |
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Why use a switch at all? I didn't bother with a switch. I run mine all the time (visibility is good, ya?). I did, however, wire them up with a relay which is triggered off the same line as my Start Switch Safeguard relay Check out Chet's Rattlebars site for details here: http://www.rattlebars.com/mtz/foglites.html |
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