LH Triple Switch
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Jo
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Hi Richard,
AFAIK ND switches as e.g. Suzuki's from that period did use.
Cheers,
Jo
AFAIK ND switches as e.g. Suzuki's from that period did use.
Cheers,
Jo
davidsmirage
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PM sent Richard, normally the same as those on GT750s
David
David
No idea, other than it isn't the stock item. As others have suggested, many 70s-80s Suzukis used the same Nippon Denso switchgear as Laverda. Anything from a GT250 to GT750, perhaps even the very early GS750 et al.
piet
Piet, do you know what the stock item is ?
Anything from a GT250 to a GT 750 and maybe early GS750?
Any LH handlebar switch from any Laverda model produced between 1974 and 1988, excepting the Atlas and all the 2-strokes.
Very slight differences in connector types, but wiring colours remained the same throughout. Switches from the ND/MkII/120° engined models have slightly different lighting wiring, but can also be adapted.
piet
Dellortoman
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I dunno what your handlebar switch is off, but like Piet said it's not original Laverda. So whatever you get to replace it will probably have different wire colours and connector plugs to what you've got.
You can usually find the original type ND switches on ebay. Search for "left handlebar switch Suzuki GT750" If there's nothing for 750 try 550, 380, 250.
I had a quick look but couldn't find any in UK. A few from outside UK though ...
If you're not fussy about originality, just search for "left handlebar switch". You'll find heaps with the same switch configuration that will do the job. Some of them quite cheap.
You can usually find the original type ND switches on ebay. Search for "left handlebar switch Suzuki GT750" If there's nothing for 750 try 550, 380, 250.
I had a quick look but couldn't find any in UK. A few from outside UK though ...
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If you're not fussy about originality, just search for "left handlebar switch". You'll find heaps with the same switch configuration that will do the job. Some of them quite cheap.
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Not that easy Cam.
The Laverda/Suzuki ND switches are rather unique in that the lights ON/OFF is located in the LH cluster. Most others have the light switch in the RH cluster, a far better and safer option imho. Or even a seperate switch, Honda had one in the headlight shell for many years.
I was quite fed up with accidently switching off my lights instead of dipping, especially exciting when rocking along at 160K+ in complete darkness! Cold weather and thick gloves don't go down well with the OE set-up. This got me searching for an alternative, I have since fitted later generic type switches from some sort of Honda to both the RGS and 3C. Has the added bonus of a push-to-cancel indicator switch. Guess that's a rather moot point though, I don't think many Lavs are ridden after sundown these days... except maybe home from the pub.
There are loads of US-spec ND repro switch clusters on the market. These have the lights ON/OFF fixed in the ON position and do not offer park/pilot setting. 20 seconds with a Dremel on the switch toggle gets rid of that.
piet
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I didn't find much of a problem a few years ago when I was building a special. But I used a different switch configuration than the usual Laverda style. I bought a $9 switch from China for the left side (see below) that was surprisingly good for the price. Solid body and nice chunky contacts inside, but it didn't have the headlight on/off switch. Just the dip switch, horn and indicators. Probably made that way because many countries require the lights to be hard wired on. I used a separate toggle switch for lights on/off on my project. I don't remember where I put it, probably in the headlight shell (have sold the bike). Aftermarket switches with the same switch pattern as Laverda are available.
Your preference for the light switch to be away from the dipper sounds sensible. Everyone has their own preference and all sorts of switches are out there.
I've got a bunch of bikes and they're all bloody different. When I get on one I haven't ridden for a while, I have to re-familiarise myself where the switches are. I suppose it would make life easier if there was a standard that they all had to comply with. Maybe there is nowadays, I dunno.
Cheapo Chinee: e cum wi no headrie swish
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Similar switch arrangement to Laverda
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This Chinese switch would be a pain in the arse. You have to reach across the headlight on/off switch with your thumb to get to the dimmer switch. You'd be plunging yourself into darkness all the time.
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Tippie
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This looks like a Yamaha switch, if you want to replace it with the same. If the internals are not giving good contact it is usually because they are carrying all the lighting current. Do you have relays for high and low beam?