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northmanuk wrote: Tue Dec 07, 2021 3:59 pm bang on Kev L exactly like my bike blue 03 f3
i have original shipping order from brit shop and hpi both state non imported
my understanding is from a certain point in 2003 this was done for cheapness all bike across field ,lights on.
I am just going to get someone to put an inline switch in the wiring and mount it by the clocks until the i will leave as is








:P also the bike is lighter and faster than those with the 3 position switch :D also could take out bulb i only ride in the daylight lol
Flippin' 'eck man you beginning to sound like Tony Mon now :lol:

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8541Hawk wrote: Mon Dec 06, 2021 9:13 pm
sirch345 wrote: Mon Dec 06, 2021 8:54 pm I like to ride in daylight with my lights on in a bid to possibly be more visible to other road users (as some have already said), however I also like to start my bike with the lights off, so I'm glad I have the option.

It has to be better for starting the bike without the headlight drawing power from the battery at the same time,

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The way they get around the headlight issue, at least in the US, is that they have a headlight disconnect on the starter button. Hit the button and the headlight turns off until the button is released. :thumbup:
That's a good idea :thumbup:

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tony.mon wrote: Mon Dec 06, 2021 10:01 pm
sirch345 wrote: Mon Dec 06, 2021 8:54 pm I like to ride in daylight with my lights on in a bid to possibly be more visible to other road users (as some have already said), however I also like to start my bike with the lights off, so I'm glad I have the option.

It has to be better for starting the bike without the headlight drawing power from the battery at the same time,

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Not always the best solution- one of the only drawbacks with lithium batteries is that they need to "warm up" before full current is available, especially in cold weather.
Having the headlight in for a minute or two does the trick.
That's a good point Tony :thumbup:

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Did the conversion to the euro pass to flash switch a few years ago. This is the part number, 35020-mbb-640. Don't know if they are still available. Don't remember exactly how I did it, but if I can, it wasn't that hard. Used this pin out to sort the wires (thanks Eric). You'll need a pick to remove the terminals. I have a commercial tool, but one can be made from a piece of work-hardened steel wire, maybe. That way you don't have to cut wires.
Here is some info on how to: https://www.superhawkforum.com/forums/m ... hts-32695/
I did some fooling around with the turn signal switch, but don't remember why. I don't think it's necessary to do the swap of the two controls.
Original (US market) had two contacts
Original (US market) had two contacts
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MacV2 wrote: Tue Dec 07, 2021 9:10 am
Kev L wrote: Mon Dec 06, 2021 8:32 pm Here’s a picture of the light switch on my 03 F3 StormImage


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OK well thats another different one then ! Weird ...much like the blob of hooman sitting on the bike... :wink:
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Re: lights on all the time

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sirch345 wrote: Tue Dec 07, 2021 4:58 pm
northmanuk wrote: Tue Dec 07, 2021 3:59 pm bang on Kev L exactly like my bike blue 03 f3
i have original shipping order from brit shop and hpi both state non imported
my understanding is from a certain point in 2003 this was done for cheapness all bike across field ,lights on.
I am just going to get someone to put an inline switch in the wiring and mount it by the clocks until the i will leave as is








:P also the bike is lighter and faster than those with the 3 position switch :D also could take out bulb i only ride in the daylight lol
Flippin' 'eck man you beginning to sound like Tony Mon now :lol:

Chris.
Nope, not in this case. I would have pointed out that the additional current draw of the headlight saps a little power as it increases resistance on the alternator rotor.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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tony.mon wrote: Tue Dec 07, 2021 11:02 pm
sirch345 wrote: Tue Dec 07, 2021 4:58 pm
northmanuk wrote: Tue Dec 07, 2021 3:59 pm bang on Kev L exactly like my bike blue 03 f3
i have original shipping order from brit shop and hpi both state non imported
my understanding is from a certain point in 2003 this was done for cheapness all bike across field ,lights on.
I am just going to get someone to put an inline switch in the wiring and mount it by the clocks until the i will leave as is








:P also the bike is lighter and faster than those with the 3 position switch :D also could take out bulb i only ride in the daylight lol
Flippin' 'eck man you beginning to sound like Tony Mon now :lol:

Chris.
Nope, not in this case. I would have pointed out that the additional current draw of the headlight saps a little power as it increases resistance on the alternator rotor.
:lol: :thumbup:

Good thinking Tony,

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