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[Wrecent_Wryder]

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[bubba zanetti]

I've had occasion lately to go over the schematics in the Clymer manual fairly closely lately.  You know, the book where they don't know which side of the bike things are on, or what parts belong to what year?

Anyway, on all the schematics (I think) there's a "passing switch".  Do I have one? Do you?

I do & thanks for asking.

I'm not sure if you do, but it would be on your left hand switch block. On the front of the switch block a little yellow lever with pass written on it. You sould be able to operate it with your index finger.

[Alphamazing]

It's standard on European bikes, but few US bikes get them. Dunno why. It's just not our thing. If I flashed my brights while I was following someone they'd probably just think I was a jerk and deliberately NOT let me by.

[Egaeus]

I'm not sure the US bikes have ever come with them.  I don't have one.

[hmmmnz]

hmm i had never thought that you guys wouldn't have them. every bike ive had with the exceptions of dirt bikes has had them, not that i have ever used it, as in nz we have to legally ride with our headlight on any way.

[Egaeus]

Well, the 03 SV has one I know, but not any GS I've seen.

[pandy]

My GS didn't..my bf's FZ6 doesn't....my SVS does, but I've never used it.

[bubba zanetti]

They must have taken off when they converted them to left hand drive for you weirdos that drive on the wrong side of the road. 

[hmmmnz]

They must have taken off when they converted them to left hand drive for you weirdos that drive on the wrong side of the road. 

lol, funny stuff

[pandy]

They must have taken off when they converted them to left hand drive for you weirdos that drive on the wrong side of the road. 

I guess you're one of those kooks whose LEFT hand is his throttle hand!? 

[bubba zanetti]

They must have taken off when they converted them to left hand drive for you weirdos that drive on the wrong side of the road. 

I guess you're one of those kooks whose LEFT hand is his throttle hand!? 

Nope its my gun/crossbow holding hand

[will123]

my bike doesnt have one/is is possible to put one on it

[Egaeus]

You can put one on.  I could do it for a couple of dollars, but it would look ghetto.  Nice would cost a bit more.

[aplitz]

US spec GSX-Rs have had them for a few years.  The left switchgear should fit on the GS, and with some wiring trickery it all go together and look quite stock.

[hmmmnz]

you could get gs switch gear sent from oz or nz, it'll be fairly cheap for you guys as your dollar is stronger than ours,
or from the uk, but your dollar isn't as mighty as the pound,

[RVertigo]

My sister's S40 and my friend's SV both have a passing switch...

I like to ride twisties at night (don't ask, I know... ) and I'd LOVE to have one...

[ukchickenlover]

I can't really see the point of the switch. I never use it, it's easier just to flick the high/low beam switch with my thumb.

[Mk1inCali]

Have something else to fail and need to be replaced.

[papiocho]

my wifes 06 s-40 does
my 06 gs doesn't
i've been looking on ebay for other years that look similar, that have the switch so i can have one on mine too.

it's great to have when cars are entering your lane from a side road, they always see the s-40 and never  see the little gs with the bright colored jacket and a reflective vest.

[ukchickenlover]

my wifes 06 s-40 does
my 06 gs doesn't
i've been looking on ebay for other years that look similar, that have the switch so i can have one on mine too.

it's great to have when cars are entering your lane from a side road, they always see the s-40 and never  see the little gs with the bright colored jacket and a reflective vest.

If a car is entering your lane you sound the horn. I don't think flicking a light is really anough to get there attention quick anough.