Switching headlights off

Hi guys,

I own a SV650s 2007 model. I am mighty annoyed by the headlights being on all the time. I used to have an older Kawa gpx250 and it had a light switch with three positions, OFF, side lights and headlights. The SV is like screaming HERE I COMEEE Mr Cop, I split lanes or maybe do something else bad or maybe just do a routine check for (your) fun, pull me over ! Yes I know there is a safety aspect to it blah blah. I did fine on my old black GPX250 with all lights off, people still saw me..but I was not SO obvious.

Can I get a switch for the sv650s to do the same, maybe replacing the utterly useless warning light switch (all the blinkers on at the same time) ? Actually what I want is to leave the side / rear lights on but switch on/off the headlights manually.

Apparently if there is a switch there and make it look like stock then you don;t have to have the headlights on. I also asked a cop and he said the same. haha - this is QLD, Australia BTW. Do not worry abt any roadworthy, i can reverse the mod for that. I tend to keep bikes for a looong time and we don't have yearly checks here.

Hmm... I may have answered my own Q - run a wire to that useless switch from the headlights maybe.. find their low-beam relay...hope there is one... run to useless switch... repolace the wires.. ??

Has anyone done anything like this on an SV650s ?

Thank you

Having the headlight on continuously is a good safety idea. It's one way to help people in front be they in cars etc or on foot see you!

I've seen one member post on the forums that they use the high beam when on the motorway so they have more chance of being seen.

How can it annoy you when you're behind it?

I am of the other opinion that headlights on can actually annoy car drivers. They could send out a message of " you're in my way move over". There are still plenty of instances where bikers are knocked off in SMDSY accidents who did have their lights on.

I think everyone should at least be able to choose for themselves.

Originally Posted by petevtwin650

I am of the other opinion that headlights on can actually annoy car drivers. They could send out a message of " you're in my way move over". There are still plenty of instances where bikers are knocked off in SMDSY accidents who did have their lights on.

I think everyone should at least be able to choose for themselves.

That's exactly it. Every time I see headlights on in broad daylight in my mirrors I think of some emergency. I know in EU there are countries that require headlights on for everyone - even cars, but then if you have an emergency what do you do ?? C'mon..

BTW I got pulled over by a cop just to be lectured abt the risks of speeding altho' I was not speding (and his reading showed that), and shown pics on his mobile (??!) of a biker that did speed - and that waste of my time I am sure was also to do with the freakin' headlights and the copper feeling lonely (probably). Bloody unreal.

Another handy switch would be for the licence plate light at the rear

I'll wait until the bike gets a bit older then start hacking at the elec system I guess... meh. I wonder if the European version does have a headlight switch ?? I once had a scooter that did have that and i ordered the switch from Uk... presto !

Slightly on topic, I work on a military unit and as you approach the entrance there is s sign telling you to switch off headlights. The last thing the guards on the gate want is being dazzled by an on coming car approaching the gate. I have had to apologise a couple of times at night as I have changed bulbs and raised the beam for better night riding which means that the lights are brighter than normal from the guards point of view. I am also of the opinion that there should be a switch to turn them of, as a safety issue.

Just get a curvy then, you know its the right thing to do!!

Get a Curvy switch gear and wire it up if you really want the option of switching your headlight off, easy to do.

Originally Posted by petevtwin650

I am of the other opinion that headlights on can actually annoy car drivers. They could send out a message of " you're in my way move over". There are still plenty of instances where bikers are knocked off in SMDSY accidents who did have their lights on.

I think everyone should at least be able to choose for themselves.

I think this too; I keep my headlights on if i am filtering, hoping that it'll catch some of the car drivers attention so they can move over a little bit (if they want to) or at least so people remember to indicate before they change lanes.

But I'll turn them off if im sitting in traffic. My bike is bright yellow, im quite visible!

Matt

Originally Posted by Dangerous Dave

Get a Curvy switch gear and wire it up if you really want the option of switching your headlight off, easy to do.

Ok thanks for suggestion - but what is a curvy ?? - is there a link to images etc pls ? Excuse my ignorance - Thank you.

Curvy is a pre 2003 SV. Non fuel injected. Cuddly shape.