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Aloha all,
I found this thread on VRSI Proper ABS on/off switch about installing a switch for the ABS and decided to give it a try. I bought this switch Rechargeable Batteries & Battery Chargers - Handle Bar Mount On/Off Switch and followed the instructions. To verify the orange wire is correct, I pierced it with a needle and checked that it had continuity to the positive battery connection with the switch on. (the battery was out already so I couldn't check voltage.) Else otherwise I just followed the instructions and all went well. As advertised, it can be switched off at any speed and re-engages within a few seconds of turning the switch back on. There is no need to stop, cycle power, or any other monkey motion. The only thing that was kinda left out is the mention of the two plastic rivet-locks that are on the bottom of the battery box under the removable tray. They must be carefully popped out but not a big deal once you know they are there!
I'm sure there are prettier handlebar switches out there. I decided to flip mine upside down and relabel with the label maker that I have so that the switch logic would agree with the kill switch. At some point I'll find a better label solution that's not so dub-tee, but for now this works just fine.
Cheers! -Kevin
I found this thread on VRSI Proper ABS on/off switch about installing a switch for the ABS and decided to give it a try. I bought this switch Rechargeable Batteries & Battery Chargers - Handle Bar Mount On/Off Switch and followed the instructions. To verify the orange wire is correct, I pierced it with a needle and checked that it had continuity to the positive battery connection with the switch on. (the battery was out already so I couldn't check voltage.) Else otherwise I just followed the instructions and all went well. As advertised, it can be switched off at any speed and re-engages within a few seconds of turning the switch back on. There is no need to stop, cycle power, or any other monkey motion. The only thing that was kinda left out is the mention of the two plastic rivet-locks that are on the bottom of the battery box under the removable tray. They must be carefully popped out but not a big deal once you know they are there!
I'm sure there are prettier handlebar switches out there. I decided to flip mine upside down and relabel with the label maker that I have so that the switch logic would agree with the kill switch. At some point I'll find a better label solution that's not so dub-tee, but for now this works just fine.
Cheers! -Kevin

