Euro Headlight Switch

[tunnelrider]

Just reading this post again and as usual there could be the point of misunderstanding!  Do you want the option of turning the headlight off at the handlebar BPT?  I presume you're talking about the key switch (Euro key the only way it seems) 'cause on the handlebar would be too foolish.

[BPT]

I acquired a Euro handlebar light switch.  It is different than the US version in that it does indeed have an additional  switch to allow you to turn off the headlight.

In the US I believe that it is because it is legally required to always have the headlight on, so we get switches that don't have the option to turn it off.  I'm not sure what version you all get down your way.

So my original question was whether my new Euro spec switch can be plugged right in and work correctly on my otherwise US spec electricals.

[tunnelrider]

I acquired a Euro handlebar light switch.  It is different than the US version in that it does indeed have an additional  switch to allow you to turn off the headlight.

Ahhh, interesting.  I believe (not 100% sure) the 'headlight off' handlebar switch only came out with the monoshocks.  Which sounds to be plug and play indeed by what Matt Chapter says. 
The confusion lies with the fact the 'Euro' twinshock can turn off the headlight at the key switch, no option at the handlebar.  When I said it's foolish on the handlebar, it's probably only unique to the twinshock handlebar switch design, in that accidentally bumping the headlight switch is common when using the turn signals. I got reminded yesterday of this getting home and discovering I had full beam on :-?

[BPT]

This is what I've got, is yours the same?  It's the upper right switch that we don't get in the US.  No danger of me accidentally hitting that.

[tunnelrider]

I've got no upper yellow on/off switch on mine, the flasher/dip/high beam, horn and turn switch are all the same though.

[BPT]

Sounds like you've got the same as what is standard here. Just a round blank spot where that additional switch is at the top?

On my original, it's the flasher/high beam that's been the problem. Something is broken or out of place internally. It doesn't switch easily and it won't always hold when on Hi.  I was going to try and take it apart but heard here and elsewhere that one may or may not get it back together properly. And if it is broken then it might not work at all once I mess with it so I held off.

When I had my charging problems a while back, we talked here about being able to switch the headlight on and off and the two main suggestions were switching wires on the ignition switch or getting the Euro headlight switch.  So when one came available I grabbed it thinking it was just a straight swap. 

I guess I'll find out......  if it's a little quirky, that's fine, I'm more concerned about frying something or having it not work at all when it comes to electrical things.