Bandit Alley

MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 600 thru 1200 - AIR/OIL COOLED TECHNICAL => Topic started by: bstard on October 29, 2009, 04:16:05 AM

Title: Starter switch overrides headlights?
Post by: bstard on October 29, 2009, 04:16:05 AM

Hi
On your GSF1200 models does pressing the starter button automatically disconnect the headlights ?
Obviously they come back on once the starter button is released.
Are your models set up this way?
Mine is a Jap model GS1200SS.
Thanks
Richard

Title: Re: Starter switch overrides headlights?
Post by: H2RICK on November 19, 2009, 11:46:51 PM

Yep, that setup has been standard on many Japanese bikes sold in the North American market since, oh, about 1985 or so. That allows the manufacturers to get away with a smaller battery than what would be required if the light stayed on while starting.

Title: Re: Starter switch overrides headlights?
Post by: Vlad on May 12, 2010, 03:55:37 PM

It's standard on most modern bikes, but not on any first or second generation Bandits I've seen. All it takes is one additional $5 relay and no complex electronics, but I guess even that was deemed too expensive or unnecessary in this case. Sorry to bump the old thread, but this needed some clarification.