What's that switch do...?

[New GZ250]

Even if I had a passing switch I doubt I wouldn't use it very much as I have found it is a real challenge to attempt a pass! Just need some more horses to help me out. Always happy when I can pass successfully, tried it twice and had to give up, both times on a hill!

[Mercutio57]

My GZ is a 2009 and it doesn't have this-- just a hi/low switch.

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by Mercutio57

My GZ is a 2009 and it doesn't have this-- just a hi/low switch.

Just keep in mind the GZ is a price point bike without a lot of frills. Also with one less switch to fail and less wiring to mess with in the long run.

[alantf]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

Just keep in mind the GZ is a price point bike without a lot of frills. Also with one less switch to fail and less wiring to mess with in the long run.

Mine's got it, but it's the one switch I've NEVER used. Seems pretty pointless as I've never seen ANYONE flash their lights while passing, & I've driven (not ridden, unfortunately) in several countries.

[Mercutio57]

Amen to less frills. I consider that one of the GZ's charms...

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by Viirin

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!

I am a little puzzled over this statement. What does the clutch have to do with flashing the hi/lo switch ??

[5th_bike]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

What does the clutch have to do with flashing the hi/lo switch ??

You do both with your left hand.

In the beginning I accidentally honked at people a couple times, when pulling the clutch in. That sort of thing.

[Water Warrior 2]

[quote=5th_bike]

Originally Posted by "Water Warrior":1alqq4ou

What does the clutch have to do with flashing the hi/lo switch ??

You do both with your left hand.

In the beginning I accidentally honked at people a couple times, when pulling the clutch in. That sort of thing.[/quote:1alqq4ou]
That is more a coordination thing and tucking in your thumb. What I wonder is what has pulling in the clutch and coasting got to do with the hi/lo switch.

[Viirin]

I have to take my palm off the left handlebar to flick the switch so i either have to let the clutch fully out of pull it in all the way and coast - It can probably be done without the leverage of the handlebar but i haven't the ability to concentrate on so many things at once

[alantf]

Originally Posted by Viirin

i either have to let the clutch fully out of pull it in all the way and coast -

Why would you want to do either? :??: The only time you need to use the clutch is when you're changing gear - so - if you use the hi/low switch at any other time, you shouldn't be touching the clutch. It sounds as though you don't really understand the basics of what a clutch does.

I'm not trying to be awkward, but something just doesn't gel.