Where did you mount switches for DRLs, etc.?

[Ray_B]

I am looking for ideas to mount a switch up front for DRLs, etc.. I have a waterproof button switch on the left inside handlebar for my fork DRLs and want to mount another switch to control indicator housing DRLs.   I haven't had much luck sourcing waterproof switches like my existing sealed button but, odds are, I'll rarely turn off the new set so I'm open for other suggested switch locations.

[Coconut]

Hi Ray_B,

As you've found, the handlebars are tricky to mount switches onto due to their shape
and the lack of room, but I managed to fit one of these onto the right side, with the bracket
tucked in snugly between the handlebar and front brake master cylinder / reservoir :




I also have some extra Daytime Running Lights, and have fitted independent switches for them.

I haven't had chance to complete a "HOW TO" article, but I made a shelf out of angle aluminium,
and shaped it to fit around the Sat Nav bracket - it is held in place sandwiched between
the Triumph Sat Nav bracket, and the Garmin Cradle Mount.

I painted it with Satin Black Hammerite aerosol paint to blend in. 

A pair of cheap plastic project boxes house the switches, which have rubber waterproof
covers over the toggles, and their LED Tell tale indicators on the right side,
and on the left I installed a Voltmeter, and an LED Tell Tale that confirms my Brake Light is operating.

In this location there is also plenty of weather protection from the screen.

As everything is low current ( RDL's are LED's ) I was able to use relatively light gauge
wiring, routed through the Sat Nav bracket for a neat installation.

Here's the end result, and before anyone asks, NO - I can't make any more,
but at least it should give you some ideas !  Sorry !




Cheers 

[tdragger]

The lower inside of the mirror housing is a good place to mount a switch.  Also, the front of the plastic tank cover has room for mounting essentially hidden switches.

[dandrumheller]

I haven't done this yet, but in my considerations when thinking about putting switchback DRLs in my indicators I have thought about including a toggle for the DRL side power feed.  My current plan if I did this would be to add a waterproof marine style toggle with a telltale in the up-sloping portion of the left side panel that also houses the fairing cubby/glovebox.  These are available inexpensively on amazon.  Worst case to revert to stock would be to replace the panel with the cubby. 

[Merlot]

Hi Coconut
I see you have the Garmin Zumo 595 fitted.  Did you need to use a different bracket to mount the holder onto the Triumph sat nav mounting thingy?  Also, did you use Triumph's accessory wiring (here's the link https://www.worldoftriumph.com/partscatalog/catalog/listing/catalog/triumphmc/modelid/621910/block/100067521-1-2/ ) ?
Also how different was the fitting to the 660?
Thanks in advance....

[Coconut]

Did you need to use a different bracket to mount the holder onto the Triumph sat nav mounting thingy?

Different to what ?

If you mean the CRADLE which is fixed onto the Triumh GPS Mount, that the Sat Nav ciicks into,
and are wondering if it is different to the Garmin 660 Cradle - YES - It is !



The two are NOT compatible.

I did use the Triumph Accessory cable as it plugs straight in to the dedicated "Clean" Power
Supply Socket, without having to hack into any of the orginal Trophy Wiring Loom wiires. 

Cheers 

[Novocastrian]

As Coconut says, the 595 cradle is bigger than the 660 cradle, but swapping them is not a simple task as the cabling to the cradle cannot be detached at the cradle (it is epoxied in to the circuit board).  It would have been a good idea in some respects to have a plug in connection there, but the harness is slightly different.  Unfortunately, to change out the cradles involves removing the screen, mirror housings, instrument fascia and a lot of fannying on routing cables.  I've done it three times now 

[Jeffb]

Originally Posted by tdragger

The lower inside of the mirror housing is a good place to mount a switch. 

I've done as tdragger suggested. The blue light is on only when the lights are on, and is not nearly as bright as it appears in the picture. It's push on/push off and waterproof.



(Why are my pictures so much bigger than everyone else's??)