Mystery switch uses

[Midnightroadie04]

I did a search, and couldn't find anything on this.
The "mystery switch" button on the left control has me thinking. What bike did Yamaha "take" this control from, and can it be bought with a working switch?
Seems like if it came from an R6 or an FZ6 or whatever, the control should be available right? I want to use it for controlling grip heaters.
Any thoughts or info that can help me?
Thanks, Peter

 

[MiltonDorkenhoff]

I used google and searched for "fz6r extra button" and came up with this among others.

 

[Midnightroadie04]

Thanks - I knew I had actually read that thread and couldn't find it.
:wav:

Now I know where to start.

 

[SpawnXX]

The mystery switch (empty port) on the left side is for warning/hazard lights in the euro versions. As is the power crystal on the front end of the bike above the headlight. It is not required nor in standard factory production in the states. :thumbup:

 

[alaskanflyboy]

The mystery switch (empty port) on the left side is for warning/hazard lights in the euro versions. As is the power crystal on the front end of the bike above the headlight. It is not required nor in standard factory production in the states. :thumbup:

The power crystal is actually a parking light that activates when you turn the ignition to "park". My friend's ZX9R had that feature on it. The hazard switch on the FZ6 flashes the turn signals the same way as a car does, so I would guess the XJ6 does the same if it has them.

 

[SpawnXX]

The power crystal is actually a parking light that activates when you turn the ignition to "park". My friend's ZX9R had that feature on it. The hazard switch on the FZ6 flashes the turn signals the same way as a car does, so I would guess the XJ6 does the same if it has them.

Aye, both of which are not functional in the US. No bulb in the crystal and no switch in the port hole. Euro versions are "hazard lights" just like on a car that flash the turn signals/running lights when activated.

 

[W0rp3D]

Aye, both of which are not functional in the US. No bulb in the crystal and no switch in the port hole. Euro versions are "hazard lights" just like on a car that flash the turn signals/running lights when activated.

Same here in australia, we dont have running lights either, The headlight on ours legally has to be on when the bike is running, when just the ignition is on the "crystal" as you guys call it is on as well as the park light in the brake, we also have an extra point on our ignition past lock that will turn on that light and the park light at the rear.

 

[BoneJj]

I still find it kind of dopey that they wouldn't just put the damn light in there for all models. it can't amount to more than 20 bucks in labor and parts...

As for my ninja 1k, they gave me some decent running lights and I have the hazard function but in their infinite dopiness they didn't give me dual high/low beams... or dual purpose running/turn signals. I'll fix their mistakes later on though, right now I don't have the time for it... lol.

OP, just order the stock parts that you need to fix their mistakes and get the functionality you should have gotten with the bike, if it bothers you.

 

[Anthony]

Emergency counter measures button? When you press it, oil squirts out onto the roadway behind you lol..

 

[coolfir3pwnz]

My 6r shoots rockets when I press it, I thought that was a stock feature...

 

[JT]

I got flame throwers on my 6R


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[Anthony]

I got flame throwers on my 6R


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I always said you were a Flaming.....

HAHAHAHAHA

 

[nismos14]

I have the momentary switches to use in that spot, just need to figure out what I wanna use it for... Nitrous?.. hmmmm......

 

[Brock Kickass]

What about a momentary high beam switch? Lots of Suzukis have a trigger type one on the left handlebar, and I think it's brilliant. There are lots of times when a quick flick of the high beam is useful, and the way the high beam switch is set up stock doesn't lend itself well to a quick flash.

 

[Anthony]

I have the momentary switches to use in that spot, just need to figure out what I wanna use it for... Nitrous?.. hmmmm......

or, rear seat ejector switch!

 

[W0rp3D]

I still find it kind of dopey that they wouldn't just put the damn light in there for all models. it can't amount to more than 20 bucks in labor and parts...

As for my ninja 1k, they gave me some decent running lights and I have the hazard function but in their infinite dopiness they didn't give me dual high/low beams... or dual purpose running/turn signals. I'll fix their mistakes later on though, right now I don't have the time for it... lol.

OP, just order the stock parts that you need to fix their mistakes and get the functionality you should have gotten with the bike, if it bothers you.

So you guys dont have a high beam switch?

What about a momentary high beam switch? Lots of Suzukis have a trigger type one on the left handlebar, and I think it's brilliant. There are lots of times when a quick flick of the high beam is useful, and the way the high beam switch is set up stock doesn't lend itself well to a quick flash.

We have a high beam and a high beam trigger for passing on the aus version of the fz6r.

 

[Brock Kickass]

Do you happen to know if the Aus FZ1 has a high beam trigger? I would really like one on my bike. I could just order the OE part from an Aus bike and be set.

 

[abyss1406]

hmmm mine shoots red turtle shells...

 

[BoneJj]

hmmm mine shoots red turtle shells...

Now that would be simply awesome!

Mine on my current bike actually does the emergency flashers but I think I need to add in a second one that shoots bottle rockets... That would be sick!!

 

[Little Miss Dangerous]

or, rear seat ejector switch!

Hahaha perfect!

Mine vaporises the car in front so I can always have fun in the twistys