[allrevsrule]

I would like to move all the switchs off of the handle bars to the dash.

Does anyone have pics of this or have done it themselves

 

[Summit X 800R]

Doo a search on "Switches". You will see a post called "I hate the control box", or something like that. I think the topic starter was snowmachine AK. It was on a '05 REV.

Irondog posted the wiring diagram... Thanks Irondog!

Good Luck

 

[Irondog]

Yup done that. I've posted the instructions several times. Here's a link to them. link #1 Link #2
Here's Snowmachine_AK's post. Link #3

Here's the end result.

 

[Irondog]

Here's a couple tips to make it easier.

Don't just cut an splice the wires. Remove the pins from the plugs and install new pins on the ends of the new 440 style switches, then insert the pins in the plugs.

You can get new pins, switches and everything you need from your dealer. Just ask for the 440 light, and kill switches, the ZX chassis toggle switches and rubber nipples for the hand and thumb warmers and the rubber RER button from the ZX chassis. You can buy male and female spade connectors at your local hardware store.

Here's how to remove the pins from the plugs.

 

[MTdream]

Here's a couple tips to make it easier.

Don't just cut an splice the wires. Remove the pins from the plugs and install new pins on the ends of the new 440 style switches, then insert the pins in the plugs.

You can get new pins, switches and everything you need from your dealer. Just ask for the 440 light, and kill switches, the ZX chassis toggle switches and rubber nipples for the hand and thumb warmers and the rubber RER button from the ZX chassis. You can buy male and female spade connectors at your local hardware store.

Here's how to remove the pins from the plugs.

Very nice...so the numbering sequence that you provided in the chart...does that correspoind with position in the housing in this pic? Sorry for asking so many questions on this and THANKS for the link...but when you are color blind...I can about only figure out black and white

 

[WFO Perf.]

Wouldn't it be easier to just mount the stock swithes off the bar onto the console and plug it back in?

 

[Irondog]

Wouldn't it be easier to just mount the stock swithes off the bar onto the console and plug it back in?

Yes it would be easier - but easy isn't always better. I like the clean custom look of the switches instead of the switch block. I don't need all the controls at my thumb tip, on the console is where I prefer them.

 

[SN162]

Wouldn't it be easier to just mount the stock swithes off the bar onto the console and plug it back in?

Thats what I did to my old RT and in my opinion its a pain in the a$$ and doesn't look as clean, next time im using switches.

 

[Hatchers]

yup, i mounted the switch cluster in between my fly riser arms......looked goofy and moved around a bit

next time ill wire up a bunch switches.....make it look like a spaceship

Irondog - how come that pic is B&W?....how long have you had that camera

....thanks for the illustrated help as always

 

[Irondog]

yup, i mounted the switch cluster in between my fly riser arms......looked goofy and moved around a bit

next time ill wire up a bunch switches.....make it look like a spaceship

Irondog - how come that pic is B&W?....how long have you had that camera

....thanks for the illustrated help as always

That B&W pic is from my shop manual CD.

You know, I ought to make a few of the wire harnesses up, complete with the switches and all and sell them. It would take you like 2 minutest to disconnect your plug and switch block and then plug in the new harness with all the switches. All you'd have to do is drill a couple holes in your console and mount the switches.

What would you pay for something like that?

 

[06summit600SDI]

Ill give you $50 for one.

 

[Irondog]

Ill give you $50 for one.

That's $50 + parts and shipping.

 

[Hatchers]

id imagine that harness would sale like hot cakes

$100????

 

[Irondog]

id imagine that harness would sale like hot cakes

$100????

Not even close. Here's the parts list. This doesn't even include the heat shrink tubing, spade connectors or beer.

Try more like $300 including shipping.

 

[friscospices]

Ooch, well I bet you could still sell them, after all you can sell the stock stuff to re-coupe some of the investment. I'll bet the stock parts are worth more than 200+

 

[Birdy]

Yup done that. I've posted the instructions several times. Here's a link to them. link #1 Link #2
Here's Snowmachine_AK's post. Link #3

Here's the end result.

Hey Irondog, can you show a pic of your nice clean bars without all the crap up there?

 

[2 rev dogs]

The switches from doo are a rip off. i bought all that stuff for under 50 bucks.
Go to any local electronics store (not the box stores) and you can get identical switches for under $10 each.
making a kit is a good idea though.

 

[SN162]

The switches from doo are a rip off. i bought all that stuff for under 50 bucks.
Go to any local electronics store (not the box stores) and you can get identical switches for under $10 each.
making a kit is a good idea though.

Can you buy a similar RER switch from the store?

 

[2 rev dogs]

ya its just a two position push button switch. open or closed.
There is only two wire for the RER you coul use a toggle as well.

 

[Irondog]

The switches from doo are a rip off. i bought all that stuff for under 50 bucks.
Go to any local electronics store (not the box stores) and you can get identical switches for under $10 each.
making a kit is a good idea though.

Well I tried that first, the toggle switches I bought at an electronics store were crap. When I screwed the rubber nipples onto them they wouldn't even stay in the "on" position. The switches from BRP are at least quality switches.

Remember this - cheaper isn't necessarily better. The same product for less is a good deal. I've finally learnt that over the years.