What's that switch do...?

Viirin · 05-21-2010, 10:06 AM

My friend was buying a 250 virago yesterday and while he was there I got a look at the new GZ - I sat on it and then i noticed a yellow spring-loaded switch on the left handlebar above the low-high beam switch - I think it said "pass" or "press" but i'm not sure. Then when i looked at the virago (98'), it had it too! - this further cemented the idea that mine is not really a 04' but neither of us could figure it out and the sales assistant didn't even know. The best we could come up with is that they fitted NOS to them but it's been bugging ever since yesterday.

I take it these switches are on most of your bike and any "enlightenment" would be greatly appreciated to fix my curiosity

Thanks, Vii

Fish Baseball · 05-21-2010, 10:16 AM

I assume the what your referring to is the switch that flashes the high beams. Dunno why its called pass thou.

blaine · 05-21-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Viirin

My friend was buying a 250 virago yesterday and while he was there I got a look at the new GZ - I sat on it and then i noticed a yellow spring-loaded switch on the left handlebar above the low-high beam switch - I think it said "pass" or "press" but i'm not sure. Then when i looked at the virago (98'), it had it too! - this further cemented the idea that mine is not really a 04' but neither of us could figure it out and the sales assistant didn't even know. The best we could come up with is that they fitted NOS to them but it's been bugging ever since yesterday.

I take it these switches are on most of your bike and any "enlightenment" would be greatly appreciated to fix my curiosity

Thanks, Vii

It flashes headlight to let people know you are passing.The switch is not on older models of the G.Z.

Viirin · 05-21-2010, 10:29 AM

I figured it did that or maybe put on the indicator temporarily for an overtake - you don't happen to know roughly what year they came in do you's?

blaine · 05-21-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Viirin

I figured it did that or maybe put on the indicator temporarily for an overtake - you don't happen to know roughly what year they came in do you's?

I'am not positive. but I think 09.

alantf · 05-21-2010, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by blaine

I'am not positive. but I think 09.

My 2007 has it.(European version)

blaine · 05-21-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by alantf

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Originally Posted by blaine

I'am not positive. but I think 09.

My 2007 has it.(European version)

I checked today,canadian models don't have it, but larger suzuki models have it.

New GZ250 · 05-21-2010, 05:00 PM

When I was in Europe, automibles flashed their lights as they were passing a car. But what do I know, but the switch does say pass! Think it was a warning for oncoming cars!

Water Warrior 2 · 05-21-2010, 05:07 PM

Think of the switch as a courtesy light. You flash the fellow you are behind to say you are going to pass. On less than great roads that person may help by pulling over or slowing at the proper time.

Viirin · 05-22-2010, 10:37 PM

2007 and 2009 - hmm thats more promising towards the the idea of my "04'" not having it and actually having it - also says "built in Spain" on the side and i only saw it yesterday! - seems like a pretty handy switch - i end up coasting most of the time when i try to flash someone with the hi-low switch - my mind can't handle the clutch at the same time so in she goes!

05-21-2010, 10:06 AM	#1
Viirin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 269	What's that switch do...? My friend was buying a 250 virago yesterday and while he was there I got a look at the new GZ - I sat on it and then i noticed a yellow spring-loaded switch on the left handlebar above the low-high beam switch - I think it said "pass" or "press" but i'm not sure. Then when i looked at the virago (98'), it had it too! - this further cemented the idea that mine is not really a 04' but neither of us could figure it out and the sales assistant didn't even know. The best we could come up with is that they fitted NOS to them but it's been bugging ever since yesterday. I take it these switches are on most of your bike and any "enlightenment" would be greatly appreciated to fix my curiosity Thanks, Vii Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-21-2010, 10:16 AM	#2
Fish Baseball Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: melbourne vic Posts: 116	Re: What's that switch do...? I assume the what your referring to is the switch that flashes the high beams. Dunno why its called pass thou. __________________ Beneath the Southern Cross I stand.
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05-21-2010, 10:29 AM	#4
Viirin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 269	Re: What's that switch do...? I figured it did that or maybe put on the indicator temporarily for an overtake - you don't happen to know roughly what year they came in do you's?
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05-21-2010, 05:00 PM	#8
New GZ250 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 297	Re: What's that switch do...? When I was in Europe, automibles flashed their lights as they were passing a car. But what do I know, but the switch does say pass! Think it was a warning for oncoming cars!
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05-21-2010, 05:07 PM	#9
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: What's that switch do...? Think of the switch as a courtesy light. You flash the fellow you are behind to say you are going to pass. On less than great roads that person may help by pulling over or slowing at the proper time.
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05-22-2010, 10:37 PM	#10
Viirin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 269	Re: What's that switch do...? 2007 and 2009 - hmm thats more promising towards the the idea of my "04'" not having it and actually having it - also says "built in Spain" on the side and i only saw it yesterday! - seems like a pretty handy switch - i end up coasting most of the time when i try to flash someone with the hi-low switch - my mind can't handle the clutch at the same time so in she goes!
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