Topic: motone switches?

[rusty2078]

I did a basic search and came up empty on Motone switches from Analog Motorcycles. They look very similar to the Motogadget units, and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with these? I've read multiple posts about the motogadget units, and issues with grounding (?) through aluminum bars (correct me if I'm wrong here).

Thanks!

Rusty

[MessnerMoto]

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[rusty2078]

Very good to know...thanks to both for your input, and Messner don't worry about jumping in...all good. Nice to have options to consider, still a long ways off before considering electrical, switchgear, etc...need to rebuild the engine and chassis, and then would like to get the bike running well with stock components prior to modifying the electrical system.

Cheers!

Rusty

[rusty2078]

From the bit that I've been reading (like everything else) it's a system...in for a penny..in for lots and lots of pennies. The wiring harness as it stands is unmolested, and more than likely will just need a good cleaning of all the ends and contact points, and inspection to ensure no wear points/cracks or exposed wire. While I generally subscribe to "form follows function", I do like a very clean, modern and minimalist look, at the front end.

[rusty2078]

Actually not going with clip ons, R6 front end/FZ upper with a conservative scrambler style bar....my neck, back and shoulders can't assume the position without voicing protest anymore! Thanks for the heads up about the actual working length of the wiring loom, could be very easy to end up short. I'm assuming I'll end up down one of 2 paths: either full on re-do with M-unit, switches, LED lighting, minimalist Motogadget instrument display...or find vintage (or vintage looking) components that will be compatible with the parameters of the stock electrical system.

Had a little peek at the Renard gear...WOW...infatuated with the switch/control units...but thats around 1700 CDN... And I'm just assuming that they require an M-Unit as well....

[rusty2078]

Does anyone have any advice on LED components, and where to purchase through? I've been looking on line and see a vast difference in pricing between motorcycle vendors vs. Ebay, Amazon, etc. I'm thinking about (eventually), LED headlight/tail with integrated turn/running lights...also assuming that going down this route will mean M-unit, switchgear, etc etc.

Cheers!

[Radski]

Do you have to use a control module with the Motone buttons? Or can you plug into the stock wiring harness?

[MessnerMoto]

yes you need control module

[MessnerMoto]

Do you have to use a control module with the Motone buttons? Or can you plug into the stock wiring harness?

You can use them with the stock harness, but you will have to do some re-wiring to adapt these to the stock harness. It is far easier to use them with a device like the M-Unit from MotoGadget.

I think he still is going to need relays which is kind of control unit? At list for some of the circuits.

it is not as simple and elegant as m-unit. But it is cheaper....

... it all comes from the point that this buttons are momentary buttons and they cant't conduct big currents.

[MessnerMoto]

Which is what I said. "Adapt".

yep just saying and asking

maybe I missed something