I prefer an AK-47, it gets their attention
everytime...guaranteed...blinky-blinky lights...I don't trust them....
Rascal
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of JAMES KNOX
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2006 4:43 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Re: OT: flash to pass switch
Don't laugh :-) Is there an after market white strobe light that could
be mounted on the bike?
Jim, 91 Dak
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray Irons" <rayirons@sbcglobal.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2006 11:08 AM
Subject: DML: OT: flash to pass switch
>
> Okay all your electrical geniuses.... I have a project
> for you to figure out. I have a 97 Suzuki motorcycle
> and I want to hook up a push button type switch as a
> flash to pass deal. My bike has the normal rocker type
> switch for high to low beam. I've looked at newer
> models of my bike and they have this type switch
> installed at the factory as standard equipment. What I
> want to know is what type of switch can I use (I know
> it needs to be a momentary push button) but anybody
> got a guess at what amp rating? How about which wire
> might I need to tap into? For those that don't ride
> motorcycles, the hi/low beam rocker switch is located
> on the left side control cluster. That houses the
> hi/low beam switch, turn signal switch and the horn
> button. Where I want to put my switch is on the top of
> this control cluster so it is accessible by just
> moving my fingertip to hit it.
>
> I want to do this for safety reasons. If while riding
> with the low beam on and a car starts to pull out from
> a side street, I can hit that button a few time to
> rapidly flash the headlight to get their attention
> that I am in their line of travel. Too many drivers
> claim they didn't see the person on the bike after an
> accident. A flashing light tends to get someones
> attention rather quickly.
>
> So come on you electrical wizards and gurus.... don't
> let me down. A parts list, wiring schematic would be
> nice, but I'll settle for an idea on the size switch
> and which wire to tap and where.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Ray Irons
> Quincy, CA
>
>
> 98 Dak Sport (not being driven much, gas prices and
> great weather)
>
> 97 Suzuki Bandit 1200 S (Waaaaaaaaaaaayyyy too much
> fun for one person!)
>
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