Fog lights - switch

[Tafy94]

Hi , new here but lurked for a while.

Having ridden it in the dark for the first time this morning, although the headlights are good, fog lamps would be a help especially for the many miles I do on unlit roads. Looking through this site it appears that the switch supplied with the oh so expensive kit attaches to the handle bars. A bit dissapointing to say the least. However I notice on the left hand control cluster that there appears to be a switch blank.Does anyone here know if there is a Yamaha switch to fit this and the part no. Tried googling it but I can't come up with the right magic spell in google to get the answer I need.

Cheers

Martin

 

[offo]

There's some discussion on trying to do the same sort of thing here i believe, not sure if it will help you much but at least it will tell you what the blank is actually for!


installing a switch in the the left hand switch gear unit | FJ-09 Forums

 

[Tafy94]

There's some discussion on trying to do the same sort of thing here i believe, not sure if it will help you much but at least it will tell you what the blank is actually for!


installing a switch in the the left hand switch gear unit | FJ-09 Forums

Thanks, just what I needed to know, as you said not helpful but I can stop wasting my time searching for a switch that wouldn't do the job anyway. Maybe I can organise a round switch instead.

 

[offo]

Thanks, just what I needed to know, as you said not helpful but I can stop wasting my time searching for a switch that wouldn't do the job anyway. Maybe I can organise a round switch instead.

They may do something here:
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/switches/push-button-switches-accessories/push-button-switches/


Or here:
Push Switches - Switches | Maplin - The Electronics Specialist

 

[Tafy94]

Thanks Offo, I'll have to get the cluster off and do a few measurements, all I need now is the time.

 

[offo]

Thanks Offo, I'll have to get the cluster off and do a few measurements, all I need now is the time.

I know what you mean, i'm not even getting that much riding time at the minute, seems to be sunny when i'm at work & raining when i'm not although i probably don't want to compete with you when it comes to the amount of rain we get!

 

[stofer]

Hi Tafy94
I want to install fog lights + handlebar switch.
If you installed yours - can you share the results and inshights?
How did you do the wirings?
Tnx

 

[doc]

I have the factory fog lights and harness. I am a fairly 'picky' person, but honestly cannot say that I notice the presence of the switch at all. And it has to be asked....which is preferable? Having one switch mounted on the bars, or perhaps compromising the integrity of the original cluster?

 

[stringman]

I have the factory fog lights and harness. I am a fairly 'picky' person, but honestly cannot say that I notice the presence of the switch at all. And it has to be asked....which is preferable? Having one switch mounted on the bars, or perhaps compromising the integrity of the original cluster?

Hi
I was the OP on the other site.
I took off the cluster on the left hand side to measure the space available and then I think (it was a while ago) I took off the hazard light switch from the right hand side to measure it.
From that I bought a switch to fit on ebay.

Sadly I cant find the photos of the measurements. but I presume the switches must have matched as I bought a switch based on the hazard light switch.

I never got to fit it though as I run my DRL from a relay that just takes its feed direct from the battery but only switches on when the engine is started.
I may well try to fit the switch though as my DRL have a pulse option wired in.