Red button (what is it for)

[Madmudder]

Does anyone know what the red button on the back side of the switch is for? Is this a Europe only thing?

 

[Redfish Hunter]

I don't think that is an FJR. The tube type handlebars are a pretty solid clue, as is the cable clutch.

If I were to hazard a guess I would say "flash to pass".

 

[Pterodactyl]

In the name of all that is Holy and the for the safety of all mankind...​

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DO NOT TOUCH THAT BUTTON!!!!!​

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Carry on.​

 

[Madmudder]

In the name of all that is Holy and the for the safety of all mankind...​

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DO NOT TOUCH THAT BUTTON!!!!!​

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Carry on.​

It just goes faster when it is pushed & the back tire starts smoking

 

[SCOTTIE]

I believe the bike in question is a S2 FZ6. I also believe that this is what they call a Flash To Pass button in Europe.

 

[Madmudder]

Thanks Scottie I was under the same impression, Now where can I get one? The knockout in the switch needs to be removed.

 

[SCOTTIE]

OK. From what I can find online the part number for the right switch cluster on my 2007 is 3P6-83972-00-00. The same part for a 2007 European Bike is part number 3P6-83969-00-00 from https://parts.yamaha-motor.co.uk

 

[Geezer]

I seem to remember that someone had modified the existing USA left grip cluster by adding a microswitch for flash-to-pass. You may find it in a very old post on this forum, or it may have been long enough in the past that it was lost during one of the hacks or upgrades. In any case, it can be done.

 

[SCOTTIE]

I have also heard of people re-purposing the switch to operate a garage door opener. To me that would be more useful than a flash to pass button.

 

[ionbeam]

That button starts the self-destruct countdown sequence. Unless it's an European flash to pass button as everyone else has said. We can buy a (very expensive) European left side control pod with the button and re-purpose to a number of useful functions. Actually, I think the FJR pod has a lever type switch.

 

[Intech]

Just buy a 2015. It comes with a flash to pass. There. Solved!

 

[Madmudder]

Just buy a 2015. It comes with a flash to pass. There. Solved!

Would you like me to help you with that Patriots hoodie? I ordered the switch it was cheaper 1MC-83954-00-00

 

[LittleJon]

Electronic Cruise Control, Tim.........

 

[Madmudder]

Electronic Cruise Control, Tim.........

You are a funny guy Jon, I am still cursing you

 

[bluesdog]

Initiates the ejection mechanism. Make sure you've packed your 'chute.

 

[LittleJon]

Just sayin. On my bike, the flash to pass button is directly to the left of the cruise controls. All factory installed.

C'mon. You know you want to.....

 

[John d]

It sends a text message home saying, "Sorry honey, it'll take another 3 or 4 hours to get home". It button works best on nice sunny days.

 

[airboss]

Just buy a 2015. It comes with a flash to pass. There. Solved!

No Thanks, got flash to pass on the Duc.

Drivers in the U. S. don't know what the f**k it means anyway.

 

[LittleJon]

^ Truth.