Ok, I might be set in my ways with japanese switch gear but I find the turn signal switch ergonomically incorrect . Here is my gripe. All bikes I have owned have had the turn signal switch parallel with the bar so its close and easy to toggle in either direction. The horn button situated below and toggles one direction to apply. I have XL or size 11 hands (well thats my glove size).There is plastic spacer located between the grip and the switch housing, this keeps my thumb even further away from the turn signal switch. Now with this set up I have release my grip substantially straddle the horn button to operate the turn signal. Sometimes i hit the horn button when I use the turn signal. Has anyone else have the same issue? Cheers
Here, here, and probably other places too. I've gotten used it after a long ride last weekend. It's on a short list of Husky quirks IMO. Seemingly for the confusion we get a bonus flash-to-pass button....a perk I don't even have on my big sport-touring bike. Thanks Husky!
I had a few honking moments when going back and forth between my KLR 650 and the Terra, but I grinned and adapted in a heartbeat. Soon the Japanese KLR 650 felt wrong! It is the same configuration as my Husky TE 250. Teaching an old dog new tricks not a problem for me. Forgetting to cancel the signal is a bigger challenge that I have mostly conquered. With the help of my EE son, I put separate LED indicators in my field of vision on the KLR to solve that. Need to do it on the Terra, too. I also have an audible reminder when riding with him. He yells at me through the intercom!
Still getting used to mine, but I have to look down to use the turn indicator switch also, I just need more saddle time to get used to the bike. So far its a real nice ride!!
I have the Terra with the upside down switches and a suzuki with the standard switch format. I find that the first time I get to a corner after changing bikes I hit the horn, and then i recalibrate my thumb, and don't have an issue with it after that... at least for the indicator... finding the infrequently used horn is more of a challenge.
I rotated the switch block forward a touch, making it easier to get to the indicator. When I test rode the bike, I honked a few times. Now it's ok, I'm getting used to it. Used the horn in anger against some wallabies out in the bush on the weekend, no dramas. Not ridden at night so don't know how easy it will be to use the high/low beam switch now
I think you have the right idea. I will roll my switch housing forward a few degrees and see how that works. I will get rid of that spacer when I put my risers and new bars next week. Cheers
