switch to disable headlights on always on SVS models

Anyone fitted a headlight overide switch to the newer always on models?
I have a K3 svs and wonder if anyone's found a conveniently placed wire that feeds both headlights which can then have a switch inserted. ( NB In case you're wondering on my previous model with a light switch I did have the hlights nearly always on but I just like to hyave the choice ) :D

On earlier Gsxr's some imports had lights on all the time, wheras the uk ones were switched.
Suzuki only changed the switchgear with all the wiring staying the same in the plugs so it was just a case of plugging in a new switch in.

Might be worth looking at other models to see if its possible

you are not legally aloud to anymore as eu say all new bikes have to have lights on all the time

[Sid Squid]

I don't think that would work on then Pointy SV, it was designed and constructed as lights on, thus the wiring doesn't have the necessary plugs for alternative switchgear with a switch.

If you want to switch the lights you'll need to break and switch the orange wire in the left hand switchgear, (it's internal), but after the branch for the headlamp flasher or that'll be disabled when the lights are switched off too, you'll need to use a two pole switch and switch the brown wire from the ignition switch that supplies the rear light and the front position lights as well, this cable also supplies those two for the parking light function - if the switch is off the parking lights won't work - and the live auxiliary terminal too, if the switch is off that won't be live.

Originally Posted by sv650s_guy

you are not legally aloud to anymore as eu say all new bikes have to have lights on all the time

this is what my dealer told me.

[Lissa]

Originally Posted by sv650s_guy

you are not legally aloud to anymore as eu say all new bikes have to have lights on all the time

Another stupid piece of EU legislation. Thank God we've got a curvy and can CHOOSE when our lights are necessary!

Don't see lights-on as problem.

Makes you more visible. No bad thing that.

[Sid Squid]

I'm not certain that's - as yet anyway - correct.

We now get bikes that are as similar as possible for manufacturing reasons - and the makers are anticipating impending legislation, but as far as I'm aware our legislation doesn't as yet require daytime lights to be used or fitted.

Not 100% about this though, so I reserve my democratic right to be as wrong as I usually am.

[Stu]

Can this really be worth it?
I'm with the Basket on this.

Originally Posted by The Basket

Don't see lights-on as problem.

Makes you more visible. No bad thing that.

True and I would normally agree. I work on a licenced site of a certain variety that is a national security issue, with a certain material that is very sensitive. As part of my going to work routine I have to enter through a gate with armed guards and show a pass that belongs to the government. At the gate (especially in winter) there is a big sign that says 'please turn off your headlights' and if you are forgetful enough you get a right bollocking and the poor copper gets blinded. How do I take my bike to work in winter, and everytime the poor sod is trying to get the yellow blobs out of his eyes, and apologise for my lights being on all the time. 'Sorry mate its EU legislation'. Im guessing eventually I will have a black stripe on my pass that means I cant come onto site in a vehicle.