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Weird switch on left bar controls

Discussion in 'Kawasaki 250cc In-line 4's' started by Schwifty, Feb 8, 2017.

  1. Schwifty

    Schwifty Active Member

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    Hi all

    Im in the process of buying a mates zxr 250 1991 C1. It is currently sitting in my garage because it just got out of impound... :D

    There's a weird switch on the left side bar cluster. I've put pictures below. I don't have keys for the bike at the moment but when I did ride it I flicked it back and forth without noticing any change.

    Does anyone have any ideas what this is?

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    kiffsta Senior Member

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    I'm thinking the high beam switch is broken and this is a work around ?

    Pull the switch off and post up what colour wires are soldered to that switch
     
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    my67xr Bike Enthusiast Staff Member Premium Member Contributing Member

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    Have a look underbthe switch and trace the wires back.
    Might be a kill switch, might have been for spotlights, high low beam switch or anything.
    It's just been added at some stage
     
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    Ah I see. I'm at work for now but I'll try and get that done tonight. If I remember correctly the high beam switch did work normally. Engage thrusters maybe? ;)

    I'll chuck it up tonight if I'm home!
     
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    Could be to force the radiator fan on
     
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    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    As said could be for high beam, rad fan, aftermarket lights etc. flick it and see what it does :)
     
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    Its to top up the blinker fluid resorvoir

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    Haha never thought about that one ;)
     
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    Looks likely that you called it one way to find out a d said it well flick the switch

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    He has and said it didn't make any noticeable difference in his first post
     

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