$5 waterproof bilge switch

[infamy]

just found this thing online and ordered it. received it in the mail the next day (i only live an hour away). i will install it this week and let you guys know how it works. looks like you can use velcro to attach it to your handlebars if you wanted.

 

[DAG]

does it click in and stay on? or do you need to hold it the entire time?

 

[QuickMick]

does it click in and stay on? or do you need to hold it the entire time?[/QUOTE]

Grif, that would be a momentary switch you thinking of. FYI

 

[oxnard111]

if it works well that would be cool tucked up under the chin pad. just reach under there and click it on.

 

[dirtyoz]

There is only one wire coming out of the switch???

 

[WFO Speedracer]

I see two distinctly different colored wires there.

 

[feartheride]

A little large but nice and cheap. what else does everyone use.
I am looking for something for msd total losss on ,off

 

[QuickMick]

There is only one wire coming out of the switch???

I see two wires.

 

[vjhardcore]

Ok so what the verdict on this switch? Any more feedback? I like the $5 thing? I think it'd be great to mount under the chin pad as mentioned above?

Anyone else buy one?:reporter:

 

[SuperJETT]

It was only posted last week, I doubt anyone has it yet.

My personal opinion: I've had 2 different batteries killed by a bad bilge switch, one of which was an Odyssey, so I'll spend the extra $20 or so to get a good switch (I use the rotary Blowsion sells) to hopefully save my battery.

 

[Kny21]

this looks like it could be good. just cut the end off and splice.

http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3291

 

[Lakeman]

I hope it works. I have a rotary type switch mounted on the front of the tray. I let someone ride it. He lost his balance and kicked the switch and broke the knob clean off. It was a $35 that went down the drain. All I got for giving him a free ride, was "Sorry Man". So I like what I am reading here. This might work.

 

[SuperJETT]

I hope it works. I have a rotary type switch mounted on the front of the tray. I let someone ride it. He lost his balance and kicked the switch and broke the knob clean off. It was a $35 that went down the drain. All I got for giving him a free ride, was "Sorry Man". So I like what I am reading here. This might work.

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I have the older style 24/7 Millenium hood, the air intakes cover the switch/primer completely.

 

[newbb]

found this on ebay!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...m=320291379315&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=011

 

[Kny21]

found this on ebay!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...m=320291379315&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=011

looks like a cheap toggle with a "splash resistant" lower cover, not really waterproof. I wouldn't spend $21 on it.

 

[infamy]

does it click in and stay on? or do you need to hold it the entire time?

i bought this and another style from the same company. i received them only a day or two later. they both click and stay on , you dont have to hold it. it's actually smaller than it looks. i will take some actual photos of them and post them when i get a chance. will be installing one of them this week.

 

[vjhardcore]

i bought this and another style from the same company. i received them only a day or two later. they both click and stay on , you dont have to hold it. it's actually smaller than it looks. i will take some actual photos of them and post them when i get a chance. will be installing one of them this week.

I'm interested in seeing how this looks/holds up...:wall:

 

[hangtime]

Usually ,you get what you pay for but maybe this would be different .
There's no way for $5 that is the same quality as a sealed in epoxy rotary switch .:nono:

 

[Matt_E]

I've been using the switch JSS sells (which I guess is a McMaster switch), that cost under $20.
Its been holding up in fresh and salt for 2 or 3 years now.

 

[DoGoodDrugs]

Infamy did you remove the link? how did the switch work out for you?