Quick question about dual map switch position

[Boomhauer]

If the wires are plugged together it is "Sun Mode" i did away with my switch on my 07. Got tired on knocking it into the rain mode with my fat fingers.

 

[Neil E.]

On a 2011, has anyone mounted the switch on their handlebars? I looked at mine, cut off some tywraps to fish it out and there's no way it could ever reach the handlebars. That's based on the wire going up the right side of the frame (shortest path).

Cost cutting is fine, but is an extra few inches of wire that expensive? Seems an odd way to provide a "handlebar switch".

 

[gasgasman]

I find that with the switch on the handle bars, it would accidentally get bumped. Then I found myself constantly worrying about what position it was in.
It's easy to reach down and change the switch position when it's on the hose.

 

[mikemoto]

I moved mine last night. In the airbox it is zip tied together. I ran mine up the right side then over to the clutch side. I like playing with buttons

 

[Rod Overstreet]

On a 2011, has anyone mounted the switch on their handlebars? I looked at mine, cut off some tywraps to fish it out and there's no way it could ever reach the handlebars. That's based on the wire going up the right side of the frame (shortest path).

Cost cutting is fine, but is an extra few inches of wire that expensive? Seems an odd way to provide a "handlebar switch".

Oddly enough, my 2010 XC00 wire was PLENTY long but on the 2011 300 E-Start, the switch wire is exactly 2 feet short of being long enough for proper mounting on the handlebar. I simply added an extension, then used shrink wrap. Mine is mounted next to the throttle.

 

[REVERUP]

I find that with the switch on the handle bars, it would accidentally get bumped. Then I found myself constantly worrying about what position it was in.
It's easy to reach down and change the switch position when it's on the hose.

Yep I like the new location! I also had problems bumping it. I think I will add some inner tube under the switch to help protect the radiator hose, probably not an issue but I try to make things as reliable as possible.

Roscoe

 

[Keewee]

My understanding is that the switch is attached to the radiator hose for predelivery as the bars arent attached to the bike when it comes out of the crate. The dealer is supposed to move the switch to the bars when he puts it together! I have put mine on the bars and I use it quite a bit. I like the winter mode when I start to get tired or when it it really slippery, I find it puts the power down better!

 

[PEB]

I wired mine in the hot position. It seemed to me that in the hot is has hit off the bottom and more on top. I can't see why you would ever want it the other way around.

 

[GMP]

Not a big difference on a 250, and very dependent on jetting on either bike. I think on a 300 it would be a very useful tool to take the edge off if you had the bike jetted crisp and set up to pull hard. One thing is if your going to use the high range you should jet the bike in the high range.

 

[HuskyDude]

I find it very useful on my 300. When it's slimy with lots of leaves (even snow and ice) I find you don't break traction as quickly. But having it mounted right next to the throttle I have hit it by mistake a few times

 

[Clay]

I had enough wire to easily move mine to the handlebar. Just had to remove the tank and undo the wire. I was told it was put on the rad hose because that location keeps it from getting accidentially bumped to another position. On my 10 Nambo, I put mine on the bars and then moved it back to the rad hose because I was constantly bumping it.

 

[PEB]

I found it hit harder quicker and then signed of quick in rain mode. Kinda the last thing I want when it is slimy out.

 

[Moto7man]

I have a 2011 EC 300E. My bike was delivered with the map switch ziptied to the radiator hose. Per Clay's post, I pulled off the seat, tank, side panel, and tracked the leads back to the along the subframe until the two wires went into the CDI Box. I couldn't find any additional wiring except for the turn signals, rear brake light etc. Can I get an extension from Go Fasters?

 

[Neil E.]

Cut them midway, extend them as needed. A bit of wire, soldering gun and heat shrink is all you need. Mine were too short, but it was an easy fix.