Mysterious Button Plug

Derek Ashley · 10-31-2009, 11:55 AM

Ok,

I know that there is a modifications forum, but I think this question is better asked here. I have a Gen 5 and there is a button plug on the clutch module that I'd love to use for a "Flash to Pass" button. Can this be done and is there a Honda switch that can be installed in this location?

The Hyabusa crowd can't get all the flash to pass action

Derek Ashley · 10-31-2009, 04:21 PM

have this feature. I found a pic of a guy's Gen 5 who has a flash to pass button and he is in the UK. Clearly, this is a factory thing, so now the question has become can I swap out my clutch switch block with the UK type and wire it in?

I dont have my manual handy, but I'd like to see the wiring schematic to if this flash to pass switch can be wired in.

We'll see...kinda quite here, though...assistance is always appreciated.

D

steven113 · 10-31-2009, 04:41 PM

good find! I bet with some research the UK part # could be found. How about it guys from over the pond? Is this standard on your 5th gen bikes?

Derek Ashley · 10-31-2009, 04:57 PM

is what led me to the photo. I forget how I found it from there...

Upgrade To Hazards And Flash-to-pass Switch On An '02 - VFR Discussion

And yes, how 'bout our friends in ole London Town? (said with my most proper and aristocratic English accent!)

hatzyian · 10-31-2009, 11:14 PM

Hi,

I'm not in 'little old London town' but 'little old Cyprus' in the Med. My 5th gen is UK spec and has the flash buttton. I'll check in my manual and see if I can post up the wiring diag.

I can also see if my Honda agent can give me the part number.

hatzyian · 10-31-2009, 11:56 PM

This is the European wiring.

For some reason the uploaded files have reduced in size, and its difficult to read the diag.

The 'flash button is at the bottom l/h side of page one, in the centre of the oblong box. It has a brown/green wire coming from the speed sensor (of all things) and a blue wire going to the main beam line. I think that the blue is supply and the other just goes to earth. The flash puts the main beams on, only works with the ign on, but you don't need lights on. It will work with low beam, and puts main beams on, which really clears the cars out of the way.

Derek Ashley · 11-01-2009, 07:33 AM

Many thanks hatzyian!

I retrofit of this switch would be huge, and I'm certain they have a part number quite handy over there. Over here I am sure that my Honda people will just tell me, "that's on the Euro models only..."

I'm feeling pretty good about this and the wiring schematics will be a great big help!

Thanks again!

plasma · 11-02-2009, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven113

good find! I bet with some research the UK part # could be found. How about it guys from over the pond? Is this standard on your 5th gen bikes?

My 6 gen has it on
uk bike

Plasma.

MadScientist · 11-02-2009, 10:39 AM

If you can't find a dealer/oem supplier, there's always ebay.co.uk:
Honda VFR800 / VFR 800 FiW Left Hand Switch on eBay (end time 13-Nov-09 08:51:26 GMT)

Spares Unlimited is a fairly reputable outfit, I've ordered Ducati parts from them that I couldn't find in stock elsewhere.

Derek Ashley · 11-02-2009, 03:36 PM

has it all! Over here in the US there are too many motorists who have no clue what it means to have someone flash their lights so I suppose thats why we dont have them.

Great find on ebay Doc Mad!

drewl · 11-02-2009, 03:44 PM

Hokey smokes. I have owned this bike for 2 years and never realized I had that button block there. I also just noticed one on the right cluster in the space where the turn signal is on the left.
The bike and I have reached a new level of intimacy. Thank you.

horseiron1 · 11-02-2009, 03:57 PM

When I was stationed in Germany they tried to get away from the flash to pass and was telling us to use the left turn signal to get people to move out of the way.

Derek Ashley · 11-02-2009, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewl

Hokey smokes. I have owned this bike for 2 years and never realized I had that button block there. I also just noticed one on the right cluster in the space where the turn signal is on the left.
The bike and I have reached a new level of intimacy. Thank you.

That was actually for the "Fusion Ray" cannon - at least that's the legend...I guess it was there in case the "Flash to Pass" feature didn't get them to move!

tris1948 · 11-03-2009, 12:39 AM

My Gen 3 has it too

At LAST the UK gets something before the yanks!

B.A.R. · 11-03-2009, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek Ashley

has it all! Over here in the US there are too many motorists who have no clue what it means to have someone flash their lights so I suppose thats why we dont have them.

Great find on ebay Doc Mad!

Why not just toggle your highbeams like a car or install a headlight modulator and make yourself more visible at the same time?

Derek Ashley · 11-03-2009, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B.A.R.

Why not just toggle your highbeams like a car or install a headlight modulator and make yourself more visible at the same time?

That's a great idea, and one I use from time to time. However, when I need this function the most is when I am traveling on the interstate, normally around 110 to 130 mph. I think safety is compromised when I have to reach my thumb up and over to manipulate the switch...and besides, the flash switch is just too damn cool!

DA

jaimev34 · 11-03-2009, 01:29 PM

what's all this talk about butt plugs?

jaimev34 · 11-03-2009, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek Ashley

That's a great idea, and one I use from time to time. However, when I need this function the most is when I am traveling on the interstate, normally around 110 to 130 mph. I think safety is compromised when I have to reach my thumb up and over to manipulate the switch...and besides, the flash switch is just too damn cool!

DA

I guess you're not speeding until you hit 140.

Cundalini · 11-03-2009, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaimev34

what's all this talk about butt plugs?

Thats a differant thread my friend. I happen to have the link handy.

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Now I heard someone say a gen three has this.........I have no idea what flash to pass is.....and only a vague idear of what 130 mph is

I will go see if my gen 3 has this missing button as well.

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steven113 Local shrink Join Date: Sep 2008 Last Online: Today 12:46 PM Location: Pensacola FL - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 VFR800fi Posts: 402 Thanks: 8 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts	good find! I bet with some research the UK part # could be found. How about it guys from over the pond? Is this standard on your 5th gen bikes? __________________ PC3(custom tune) Motad Headers(Thermal wraped) Jardine RT1 slipon K&N 19mm tail rise plates Sargent 2 peice seat

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Derek Ashley Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Last Online: Yesterday 04:34 PM Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida My Ride: 2000 Honda VFR800FI View my Photo Gallery Posts: 68 Thanks: 23 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	This thread on VFRdiscussion.com is what led me to the photo. I forget how I found it from there... Upgrade To Hazards And Flash-to-pass Switch On An '02 - VFR Discussion And yes, how 'bout our friends in ole London Town? (said with my most proper and aristocratic English accent!) __________________ "People inevitably receive the government they deserve" -Voltaire "The price of peace is eternal vigilance" -NATO "In every adversity that befalls me, I look to see how I may turn it to my advantage" -Epictitus "We cannot control anything but what goes on inside of our own head" -Napoleon Hill "You have unlimited power in your own mind to bring into your life all you choose" -Me

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hatzyian Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Last Online: Today 01:10 AM Location: Larnaca Cyprus - Find Me! My Ride: 1999 VFR800Fix yellow 2000 Suzuki DR200 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 109 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Hi, I'm not in 'little old London town' but 'little old Cyprus' in the Med. My 5th gen is UK spec and has the flash buttton. I'll check in my manual and see if I can post up the wiring diag. I can also see if my Honda agent can give me the part number. __________________ Ian Last edited by hatzyian; 10-31-2009 at 11:54 PM.

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Derek Ashley Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Last Online: Yesterday 04:34 PM Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida My Ride: 2000 Honda VFR800FI View my Photo Gallery Posts: 68 Thanks: 23 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Many thanks hatzyian! I retrofit of this switch would be huge, and I'm certain they have a part number quite handy over there. Over here I am sure that my Honda people will just tell me, "that's on the Euro models only..." I'm feeling pretty good about this and the wiring schematics will be a great big help! Thanks again! __________________ "People inevitably receive the government they deserve" -Voltaire "The price of peace is eternal vigilance" -NATO "In every adversity that befalls me, I look to see how I may turn it to my advantage" -Epictitus "We cannot control anything but what goes on inside of our own head" -Napoleon Hill "You have unlimited power in your own mind to bring into your life all you choose" -Me

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MadScientist Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Last Online: 11-16-2009 07:47 AM Location: WI My Ride: 07 Monster S2R1000 03 Buell Blast 98 VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	If you can't find a dealer/oem supplier, there's always ebay.co.uk: Honda VFR800 / VFR 800 FiW Left Hand Switch on eBay (end time 13-Nov-09 08:51:26 GMT) Spares Unlimited is a fairly reputable outfit, I've ordered Ducati parts from them that I couldn't find in stock elsewhere.

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Derek Ashley Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Last Online: Yesterday 04:34 PM Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida My Ride: 2000 Honda VFR800FI View my Photo Gallery Posts: 68 Thanks: 23 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Looks like the UK has it all! Over here in the US there are too many motorists who have no clue what it means to have someone flash their lights so I suppose thats why we dont have them. Great find on ebay Doc Mad! __________________ "People inevitably receive the government they deserve" -Voltaire "The price of peace is eternal vigilance" -NATO "In every adversity that befalls me, I look to see how I may turn it to my advantage" -Epictitus "We cannot control anything but what goes on inside of our own head" -Napoleon Hill "You have unlimited power in your own mind to bring into your life all you choose" -Me

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drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Today 09:06 AM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 4,164 Thanks: 133 Thanked 255 Times in 192 Posts	Hokey smokes. I have owned this bike for 2 years and never realized I had that button block there. I also just noticed one on the right cluster in the space where the turn signal is on the left. The bike and I have reached a new level of intimacy. Thank you. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151 Ministry of Activity and Participation

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horseiron1 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Last Online: Today 12:57 PM Location: North Louisiana My Ride: 1983 Honda Interceptor 2007 Honda Interceptor RWB View my Photo Gallery Posts: 5 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	When I was stationed in Germany they tried to get away from the flash to pass and was telling us to use the left turn signal to get people to move out of the way.

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tris1948 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Last Online: Yesterday 05:43 AM Location: UK My Ride: 1993 VFR 750 Posts: 47 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	My Gen 3 has it too At LAST the UK gets something before the yanks!

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jaimev34 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 11:14 PM Location: Oceanside, Ca My Ride: 2001 VFR 800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 378 Thanks: 57 Thanked 52 Times in 32 Posts	what's all this talk about butt plugs?

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