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Title: Ideas for mounting rocker switch Post by stewmills on 09/08/16 at 09:21:53 I am working on mounting a DPDT momentary rocker switch on both of my bikes to control both of my remotes in one switch (garage and gate). On the Ninja I don't have a passing light and I don't want to wire them to the horn button, so I am using a dual switch (see picture) that measures about 15mm x 20mm. It isn't waterproof, plus I need a "base" to mount it in and velcro it somewhere because there is no safe place to cut a hole and mount it to the farings. My thought was to find a small black box of some sort that is very shallow and has a lid that snaps open and closed. That way I could mount the button in there to protect it from the elements and as well that would give me something to use to stick the "box" to the side of the console somewhere with velcro or sticky tape and not have to do any drilling. Yes, I can get a waterproof switch, but they are quite expensive and also quite a bit larger....and either way I still have to have a mounting point so just getting a waterproof switch doesn't solve m mounting issue. So...I am sitting here trying to think of where I can get or re purpose a "little black box" that is about 20mm x 25mm (just a bit bigger than the switch) that has a lid that snaps open and closed, etc. Any ideas come to mind for you folks? I am going to rummage through all of my shop stuff and see what I may have saved over the years and maybe even stop by Hobby Lobby and see if they have any little trinkets. And yes, JOG, I am making a science project out of this. Sorry. :o :o :o |
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Title: Re: Ideas for mounting rocker switch Post by 12Bravo on 09/08/16 at 09:37:20 Would a small marine momentary push switch work? Here is one at West Marine: http://www.westmarine.com/buy/sierra--mom-on-off-spst-rubber-boot-nut--10530251?recordNum=26 It might be worth looking at. |
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Title: Re: Ideas for mounting rocker switch Post by stewmills on 09/08/16 at 09:49:52 12Bravo - Good idea. I looked at similar switches but my dilemma is (a) I would have to have two push button switches because I have two remotes that I need to engage separately, and (b) I still need a place/way to mount. Aside from the waterproof concern, I don't have a place to drill a hole(s) in the bike itself to mount a round or rectangular switch so I still need a mounting point. So my thought of a "box" gives me a place to mount the switch in/on and then a flat surface to adhere the box to the bike somewhere. NOTE: My single switch is a dual momentary rocker. One way engages one remote, other way engages the other remote. |
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Title: Re: Ideas for mounting rocker switch Post by verslagen1 on 09/08/16 at 11:01:14 on fleabay, seach handlebar headlight switch, and you'll find some options. |
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Title: Re: Ideas for mounting rocker switch Post by stewmills on 09/08/16 at 11:23:34 Well...well...well... This would work, but I think I need a 1" for the Savage, and for the Ninja I could find a bundle of wires or something to tie it to. |
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Title: Re: Ideas for mounting rocker switch Post by verslagen1 on 09/08/16 at 11:57:39 I got a cig lighter socket for my beast. It had ribs instead of a tubular surface for clamping to the bars. It was for 7/8" bar until I wrapped sandpaper on the bar and filed until it fit. |
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Title: Re: Ideas for mounting rocker switch Post by stewmills on 09/08/16 at 12:04:12 Cool. I'm going to maybe play around with what I have (the SWITCHES!) this weekend and if I can't come up with a mount that I am happy with I might get one of those and try it out. |
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Title: Re: Ideas for mounting rocker switch Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/08/16 at 18:39:43 Some things Must BE a Science Project in order to work right and look good. Sounds like you're in one. If you want Smaller switches you can hide relays somewhere and use smaller switches. |
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Title: Re: Ideas for mounting rocker switch Post by stewmills on 09/08/16 at 19:17:14 My dual switch is already pretty tiny. I have a rectangular one with long side about the length of a nickel, and a round one about as round as a penny. Since it is a dual rocker I get 2 for 1 with a single switch install. |
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Title: Re: Ideas for mounting rocker switch Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/08/16 at 19:33:24 My dual switch is already pretty tiny. Yeah, I heard that about you.. I'm kinda surprised to see you own that.. As long as you have the amps handled, you're good. |
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Title: Re: Ideas for mounting rocker switch Post by Dave on 09/09/16 at 04:21:52 I wonder if you can buy this.....and replace the rocker switch with the double one that you have? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/7-8-22mm-Motorcycle-ATV-Bike-Handlebar-Light-ON-OFF-Kill-Switch-Button-DC-12V/32578475031.html?spm=2114.40010308.4.142.Xl7lnv https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Universal-High-Quality-7-8inch-Handlebar-Motorcycle-Scooter-ATV-Headlight-ON-OFF-Kill-Switch/32698218691.html?spm=2114.40010308.4.38.ADCNEd Or....this one mos likely has momentary switches, as it controls a hoist/winch. http://www.ebay.com/itm/WATERPROOF-ATV-Mini-Rocker-Winch-Switch-Handlebar-Remote-Control-Pump-Hoist-/361721210168?hash=item543843a538:g:62YAAOSwbwlXDA84&vxp=mtr |
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Title: Re: Ideas for mounting rocker switch Post by stewmills on 09/09/16 at 06:46:32 Another good thought, Dave. I do have space on the L Ninja bar for a switch like the first two. I may buy one and see if it would fit my dual rocker. Wort case t doesn't and I'm out a few bucks, but of it does work that might be a nice, clean solution. I went ahead and ordered a couple to play with. ~$10. Looking at my switch and the measurements of the handlebar mount I think it is highly likely it will fit. I still have the issue of it not being waterproof. I don't ride in the rain much, if at all, so maybe if I do get a little wet I can just blast it out with some WD40...and if it ever corrodes a few years down the road I'll just swap it for a new one. I'll report back when I have the new parts and start tinkering. |
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Title: Re: Ideas for mounting rocker switch Post by Dave on 09/09/16 at 07:08:23 The worst part about those really cheap rocker switches found...is that the delivery time is guaranteed to occur within 60 days! |
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Title: Re: Ideas for mounting rocker switch Post by KennyG on 09/09/16 at 07:15:12 I purchase odds & ends from Ali Express and it does take anywhere from 30 to 60 days to receive the package. I never purchased anything from Ali that wasn't satisfactory..... Kenny G |
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Title: Re: Ideas for mounting rocker switch Post by stewmills on 09/09/16 at 07:19:21 Oh...but I am a sly fox ;) I made sure to order from a US retailer (on fleabay) with 3-5 business day shipping. Costs about double the price ($4 per switch versus $2 from China) so hopefully someone here in the US has already handled and repackaged them and rubbed off most of the toxic chemicals by the time they get to me. Seriously...have you spent much time in Harbor Freight? Man...the chemical smell from all of their plastic molded tools and gadgets is overwhelming. That doesn't stop me from buying what I need, but I don't recommend letting your kids chew on anything you buy from there. :o :o :o |
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Title: Re: Ideas for mounting rocker switch Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/09/16 at 07:35:57 Yep, the stank of the toxins has grown over the years. It's Normal now. I wish people would try to remember what a burger tasted like in the seventies and what stores smelled like. But, happily, the back room of a store still smells exactly like they did in 1970. Ahhh, cardboard.. |
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Title: Re: Ideas for mounting rocker switch Post by Dave on 09/09/16 at 07:41:34 7A7D6C7E646065657A090 wrote:
And if I buy jean or shirts from Tractor supply......I have to wash them when I get home to get the smell of the rubber tires and yard chemicals off them. |
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Title: Re: Ideas for mounting rocker switch Post by stewmills on 09/09/16 at 07:47:14 Dave...why wash them? That's like having built-in bug repellent in your clothes and that's really handy these days considering zika and all. |
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Title: Re: Ideas for mounting rocker switch Post by thumperclone on 09/09/16 at 11:05:25 I mounted a toggle in the left side plastic cover round hole tho |
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Title: Re: Ideas for mounting rocker switch Post by stewmills on 09/16/16 at 17:51:30 Got my handlebar switches in the mail. Factory switch popped out and my dual rocker fit perfectly. I do have to mod the back side and eliminate the center pin (I don't need that lead) as the screw passages on the cap hit them. Just have to mod my two remotes and run the wires and i'm in business!!! |
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Title: Re: Ideas for mounting rocker switch Post by stewmills on 09/16/16 at 17:51:59 Back side. |
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