Handlebar Switches

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We have been consumed by the crusade to find the best and easiest to adapt handlebar switches, and can now offer a variety of switches to meet a variety of needs.

Room for gadget nuts to mount about anything they dream up. Two piece plastic housing measures approximately 1-7/8" wide, 2-5/8"deep, and 1" thick. Fits 7/8" bars, drill as required.(Please check first; sometimes they come pre drilled!) $12.00* We have not been able to find a source for these lately. If we find
more we will update the site. (6-28-2008)

We like these switches so much, we have figured ways to adapt them to almost any "handlebar" application, and can supply them in a variety of configurations.

The housing of these switches is made from 6061 billet aluminum, and polished to a mirror finish. They come with precision water resistant switches and high temperature teflon 18" silver coated copper wire for dependable operation. Designed to slide over 7/8" handelbars, they are secured with a set screw.

Double pushbutton. Can be fitted with 2 momentary switches, 2 positive off on switches, or one of each.

Single pushbutton. Can mount above or below bar. fitted with your choice of momentary or positive off on switch.$66.75*

Note: Switches can be "ganged" or stacked side by side, 22mm spacers needed (we use aluminum crush washers)

~~C: Japanese Style~~ sorry these switrches are no longer available... see our newest switch below
We knew these switches were out there... but it took us years to find a supplier for them. Die cast aluminum with black finish. Hi / Low, Left / Right, and Horn button. Eight wires, six to multi pin plug, two to headlight type three prong plug (+ ground wire). Legend included. Ever put off a project because you didn't want to pay $140.00 for a late style OEM switch? Now you don't have to put it off any longer! These switches are only $39.95*
~~Legend: Japanese Style Handlebar Switch~~

It has been some time since we have updated this page, but in that time we have gone through a series of replacements for the above switch. Our newest switch has all the functions we need and then some.

Most importantly it allows you to turn your lights off, which can do wonders for the weak charging systems on some older bikes.The features include: Headlight off / park / on and high / low there is also a LED indicator light in the top of the switch housing which lights when high beam is on - Turn Signal center off / push to cancel - Horn - and - Extra Momentary Switch - This front facing button is labeled "kill switch" but may not work as one in many applications, as it is just a path to ground (like a horn button), and not a circuit that could feed the coils, etc. We usually just put a little piece of reflective tape over the letters saying "kill switch", and wire it through a relay to work as a high beam flasher, which is typical of newer bikes.(But it could be used for other functions limited to your imagination) There are ten wires coming out the right side which terminate in a 9 pin connector + one bullet connector @ about 16 inches. The corresponding other half of the 9 pin connector is included with approximately 7 inches of matching wire pigtailed on, for a total wire length of about 24 inches. One of the wires is for ground, so this switch will work on rubber mounted or painted handlebars Wires are color coded, and there is a plug diagram included. This switch is for 7/8" bars and is about 1-3/4" wide where the handlebar passes through. Would need about 3/4" clearance between handlebar and clutch lever. The switch body is some kind of plastic which has a solid heavy feel. It is made in Taiwan which might explain why it is $100 - $120.00 cheaper than a similar Moto Guzzi switch which does not have the headlights off function. $68.95*
More pictures and information about this switch

3: Clamp On Pill Box: can be used for horn and lights, or turn signal $12.99*

Doo Dad Button: Single throw, double pole precision MOMENTARY switch. Rated at 3 amps for 6, 12 or 24 volts. Fits 7/8" bars $19.99

Push Button Momentary

Headlight Switch: Simple on-off rocker switch. Was originally for Yamaha WR 250F(02-03), WR 426F(02) and WR 450F (03), but can be used on just about anything. Includes bullet connectors and three prong headlight housing, for a direct "plug and play". Housing is 20mm in width. Fits 7/8" handlebars.$29.99

Another Headlight Switch: This one has a few more features. 3 position switch (off-low-high) as well as momentary (kill) button. All this in a nice slim (20mm wide) package! Includes bullet connectors and wiring instructions. Fits 7/8" handlebars. $32.99

handlebar switch

Left Hand (All in One) Switch: This is an off-road LH switch. Includes Headlight Off-Low-High, Turn Signals, Horn Button and High Beam Led. The best part is.....it is only 29mm wide (thats only 1 1/8")!!! Fits 7/8 in handlebars, includes a wiring diagram, 8 bullet terminals, and is rated for 6 amps at 10-14 volts. The turn signal switch is a three position rocker with off in the middle (it is not a DOT "push to cancel" type switch). $49.95

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On - Off Switch: There's no mistaking what you are doing with this switch. Can be used for just about anything, includes male and female bullet connectors. Measures 21 mm wide. This is a really nice "OEM Quality" switch. Fits 7/8" handlebars. $24.99

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Right Hand ON/OFF - Kill: We have been looking for switches like these for quite a while and now have two options available. Both accomplish the same thing, one looks like OEM Honda the other looks like OEM Yamaha. These will work great on a lot of Guzzi's for a fraction of the price of the original switch.

Honda Style: Includes (positive) on/off kill switch and (momentary) starter button. Measures 22mm wide. Includes OEM style 7 wire harness (20" length) as well as bullet connectors for custom applications. Fits 7/8" handlebars. Rated at 6 amps $29.99

Yamaha Style: Includes (positive) on/off kill switch and (momentary) starter button. Measures 30mm wide. Includes OEM style 6 wire harness (20" length), as well as bullet connectors for custom applications. Fits 7/8" handlebars. Rated at 6 amps. $32.99

Starter Switch: Simple starter button switch. Momentary on/off could be used for many different applications. Two wire switch with different connector types included. Housing measures 27mm wide and wire length is 15". Fits 7/8" bars. $25.99