1vj and 3aj right hand switch

jibber · Post by **jibber** » Sun Sep 15, 2013 6:36 pm

Any alternatives? Preferably from a yam, I've got 6 or 7 that are all broke on the back where the metal clamp pivots, looks like a bad design.

Mezo · Post by **Mezo** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 12:40 am

My 3AJ had already been replaced when i got the bike with an aftermarket jobbie, cheap shit plastic chinese shit.

Mezo.

xtrider · Post by **xtrider** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 11:11 pm

I don't know about the UK but over here they used the same switch on a bunch of models for the starter switch. The common bikes you can get the switch for $10-$15usd on ebay, but it's $30 for one from an XT even though it's the same switch.

jibber · Post by **jibber** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 5:12 pm

I was thinking along the lines of a different switch from an alternative model maybe, save having the problem happening again.

xtzrick · Post by **xtzrick** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:30 pm

jibber wrote:I was thinking along the lines of a different switch from an alternative model maybe, save having the problem happening again.

If you're not worried about authenticity then most switches can be made to fit as long as you can work out the wiring, just helped a mate who had fitted 600 bandit switches to a GS1000 engined Rickman.

What pivoting clamp

Got pics?

Rick

GeoffD · Post by **GeoffD** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 7:41 am

Hi Jibber... As Rick said you can use any switch provided you can sort out the wiring, you can pick up some bargains on eBay, I bought a pair of brand new genuine Yammy Xt125 switches for 12 quid for the 1VJ ... Couldn't fit the left one though cos I forgot modern bikes have the headlight on all the time, I didn't want that. I fitted TDM 850 switches on Tenere 2 & DT ones on Tenere 3

Mezo · Post by **Mezo** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 8:15 am

I reckon an Aprillia RSV switch would suit your needs, heres one for thirteen of your english quids.

I bet there are a few others that would fit as well.

Mezo.

GeoffD · Post by **GeoffD** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 5:11 pm

R/H switch from a new XT125....

wiring is totally different colours, no probs if you match 'em up....

L/H from a Super Tenere

jibber · Post by **jibber** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 5:31 pm

thanks for the replies guys, going to study e bay and see which ones i fancy
for xtzrick

xtzrick · Post by **xtzrick** » Thu Sep 19, 2013 12:18 am

See what you mean jibber

Later model 600E's, my XTZ & probably TTR's have a rocker kill switch & a start button same style as the high/low & horn buttons in Geoffs' pic of his left hand switch gear, the steel plate is held on by 2 screws & a tab that goes to the throttle mount top screw, can take a pic if you're interested.

If you just want authentic Yamaha, that RSV switch looks your best bet

Rick