Turn signal controls - Ducati.ms

17697 · Apr 26th, 2007, 12:58 pm

Hey guys,

I have a problem with the positioning of the turn signal switch on the PS - I have to move my thumb up and around way too much from where it wants to rest to get to the switch.

I know, I know... "who needs a turn signal when you're racing..." :-) but I ride my bike around town every day getting to the turn signal switch can really be annoying and kind of dangerous sometime (on hills) when I almost have to lift my hand off the handle to get my thumb around to the thing.

Are there any options available to move the position of this switch button?

Thanks,
Kent

dietrichpfeifer · Apr 26th, 2007, 1:48 pm

I have found the position to be really awkward as well....I thought it was just me (that's why I never said anything...).

You can file off the little peg inside the switch housing and then can rotate the assembly to any position you like. Of course you will be rotationg the other switches as well. You will also need to add a wrap of electrical tape or similar under the plastic assembly to keep it from rotating under pressure as the plastic just does not want to clamp firmly enough.

I can see myself changing the switchgear out down the road to something more substantial (i.e something made of METAL).

jonniedee · Apr 26th, 2007, 1:53 pm

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Originally Posted by dietrichpfeifer

I can see myself changing the switchgear out down the road to something more substantial (i.e something made of METAL).

Ironically when I owned a Russian URAL POS they were sourcing all their handlebar switchgear from Ducati! - These were the only parts of the bike that I never had any problems with (plastic bits and all).

Cool-Hand-Duke · Apr 26th, 2007, 1:56 pm

When making quick changes, I simply use hand signals. For more leisurely changes, it doesn't bother me to relax my grip and move my thumb over.

davemcqueen · Apr 26th, 2007, 4:44 pm

While we're in a confessional kind of a mood, once again...

Am I the only one who hits the horn button (or the high beam switch) when aiming for the indicator switch?

It's a little embarrassing at times

dietrichpfeifer · Apr 26th, 2007, 4:51 pm

BEEP BEEP..."Get outta my way! I'm gonna turn!"

geospencer · Apr 26th, 2007, 4:55 pm

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Originally Posted by davemcqueen

While we're in a confessional kind of a mood, once again...

Am I the only one who hits the horn button (or the high beam switch) when aiming for the indicator switch?

It's a little embarrassing at times

No. You are not the only one.

You guys actually have it easy. I alternate between a BMW and a Ducati. When it comes to turn signal controls that's confusing.

**Mhe225** · Apr 26th, 2007, 9:51 pm

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Originally Posted by geospencer

.... I alternate between a BMW and a Ducati. When it comes to turn signal controls that's confusing.

Stirring up the pot .....

wondering why not more MC-manufacturers have adopted switch-gear a la BMW?

I know, a lot of people dislike it, think it's weird, but I actually like it. The best iteration (for me) was the late seventies, early eighties lay-out. Easy to operate, even in could weather with heavy gloves and no heated grips. Sturdy and substantial too (hey Dietrich, I see a project for you here)

RonB

17697 · Apr 26th, 2007, 10:35 pm

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Originally Posted by geospencer

You guys actually have it easy. I alternate between a BMW and a Ducati. When it comes to turn signal controls that's confusing.

I couldn't do it. I had to give up the BMW except for occasional leisure rides. The difference in the positioning of the controls makes it too dangerous for me. At least it did when I was first learning to ride with the Duc.

Ironically I actually like the old BMW switch positioning much better.

17697 · Apr 26th, 2007, 10:46 pm

If I could do it I'd bring the switch down around under the horn where my thumb can get to it easily. I haven't looked closely so I'm not sure if it's even possible.

I also prefer the paddle system of the old BMWs, I dislike the click (return) then-press-to-stop-the-blinking Duc system - as I find it's not only troublesome - takes another press to stop the signal after I find the switch again with my thumb, but it can actually be dangerous (I'm exaggerating a bit but sort of not) because I have to look at the dash to see if the signal is on or not - on the old BMW switch I could just feel with my thumb and know by the position of the switch if the signal was off or on without taking my eyes off the road...

I'll see if I can dig up an solutions and if anyone has any input - thanks.

K