Handle bar light switch unit, what alternative?

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fatnfast
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Handle bar light switch unit, what alternative?

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The left switch on my Morini is in a poor state and not easy to use. What is the best alternative switch gear to use?
Maybe something Japanese?
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I like the later switches used on Excaliburs etc. I have one fitted to my Strada.
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Paz2112
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I just bought a good quality CNC'ed switch and rewired for it.

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Thanks guys. That's nice Paz, where did you get that from?
The Excalibur switch could well be my choice though.
It's so nice to have a classic forum where originality is less important than usability :D
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I cant remember, Holland I think. I will dig out the receipt when I get home if you want. It is well made and very inconspicuous.
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Hi Paz.
Both of my Morini's are fitted with the switchgear from a Honda NSR 125 (1998-2003 model). Cheap to buy and were reasonably plentiful on ebay. Early Fireblade switch is almost identical. Most newer switches no longer have a lights on/ off function. Same width as the CEV one and a lot more ergonomically designed. I did an article about them for ATG a couple of years ago. For me it is a perfect replacement. Can be bought new - see [/url]http://www.discovolantemoto.co.uk/handl ... -p.asp[url]
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I've got these fitted to my Morinis and they work well and at a very good price,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ukscooters-RO ... SwUKxYdnwI
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Post by AntietamClassicCycle »

buzby wrote:I've got these fitted to my Morinis and they work well and at a very good price,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ukscooters-RO ... SwUKxYdnwI
That's the same unit I have fitted to my 350 K2, only the horn button is black. Works very well.
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In the end I found you can still get the original style albeit with incorrect wiring. An hour with the soldering iron and I had the new switch fitted with the old loom. Looks good and works great.
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Hi,
Do you mean the original unit is still available new?
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Yes, it's still available as per my picture but the wiring connected to it is different (the switch housing and internals are identical, same part number on the housing).
You have 2 choices; either desolder and fit your current switch wiring or adapt the wiring the new switch comes with. I kept my original wiring as it was in good condition.

To be honest, if originality doesn't matter just go with a generic switch as suggested here. I was speaking to NLM and they said they stock them, so I bought one. I should have checked the price first though!
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I got one of these, not fitted yet but looks to be OK.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161818556244? ... EBIDX%3AIT
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