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THEMADKAW

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posted September 22, 2009 05:13 AM

Flash To Pass

I was looking through the factory service manual ('07) and noticed that it says that some models are equipped with a flash to pass button (obviously not us models).
does anyone know which models are equipped with it?
and how i can get one here in the states?
or direct me to a previous thread on this?

BobC

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posted September 22, 2009 06:19 AM

I think it refers to the headlight flasher switch. If you don't have it, it's a non-latching button on the left handlebar under your forefinger. It operates the main or high beam momentarily while it's depressed. I don't know which countries have "flash to pass" as part of their traffic laws though.
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Bently

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posted September 22, 2009 06:50 AM

I know my 06 dose not have it but do the later 14s have it, I wish mine would have had because i would have converted it to my nos switch.

THEMADKAW

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posted September 22, 2009 07:00 AM

i know the busa has one. but i don't want to try to convert a zuk part for my kaw. and it won't match the throttle side either.

how about canadian?? anyone??

BobC

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posted September 22, 2009 10:32 AM

Perhaps you could buy a left-hand switch cluster for a European model ZX-14?
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Candy Thunder Blue 2006 ZZR1400
Stock wheelbase
Max: 205.4 mph in 1.25 miles

2012 ZZR1400 in Golden Blazed Green
Brock CT Full System. etc
Max: 203.1 in 1 mile (so far)

THEMADKAW

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posted September 22, 2009 01:13 PM

i looked on Kawi's european sites but i couldn't find a fiche to look at it better and get a part #.
i did however make a trip by the local dealer and noticed that the Versys has a flash to pass and it looks just like the left side 14 piece. but on ron ayers fiche the plugs are different. gonna see if maybe that can be remedied with a pin pusher. for some reason the Versys piece is cheaper than the original 14 part also.

Wheelie

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posted September 22, 2009 01:19 PM

quote:
I was looking through the factory service manual ('07) and noticed that it says that some models are equipped with a flash to pass button (obviously not us models).
does anyone know which models are equipped with it?
and how i can get one here in the states?
or direct me to a previous thread on this?

my Gixxers had that, I always hook up my garage door opener to it.

wee

dcjens

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posted September 22, 2009 06:59 PM

Is a flash to pass button asking permission to overtake a vehicle? I've had a bike with that and it seemed like another distraction...like blinkers. Most cars do not know youre there anyway. My opinion..If you flash a vehicle in front of you you give them the chance to get pissed as to why your brighting them = road rage. I ride respectfully of cars but never give them a chance to decide where they want me. I'm not a big fan of gadgetry I guess
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zixxer14

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posted September 22, 2009 07:20 PM

I got a flash to pass for the fuckin cagers, It's called the middle finger.

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Douglas Home

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posted September 22, 2009 07:40 PM

My 07 14 has it /Australian model.
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Bigbore4

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posted September 22, 2009 07:51 PM

I think all bikes should have this feature. One of the best ways to make sure you're noticed,
not so much for passing but for oncoming traffic. How many times has an oncoming 4 wheeler pulled out of his lane to pass while you're in "His" way? They can say they don't see you with your lights on, but they can hardly ignore it when a light is flashing several times a second. I think someone should actually design a strobe feature for situations like that.

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posted September 22, 2009 08:56 PM

Knydekers sniper mount might help cull bad cage drivers!
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BobC

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posted September 22, 2009 11:48 PM

There has always been some controversy over the headlight flash and what it means. Truck drivers in the UK use it to mean "come on" when they are giving way. It has never been part of the official Highway Code but I think it has assumed that meaning. In continental Europe it originally used to mean "I want to pass". With today's congested roads it's not going to get you very far though. I rarely use my bike's headlight flasher to signal other traffic, it's too easy to get hurt if the meaning is mis-understood.
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Candy Thunder Blue 2006 ZZR1400
Stock wheelbase
Max: 205.4 mph in 1.25 miles

2012 ZZR1400 in Golden Blazed Green
Brock CT Full System. etc
Max: 203.1 in 1 mile (so far)

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