Handlebar switch

[teledan]

I am looking to replace my left handlebar switch on my XT500, I just need headlight hi/lo, turn signals, and horn. I am debating between these two:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CE0SD0S/ref=aw_ls__1?colid=2OSXLV1L688TH&coliid=I33IOJIBCO3Q1U

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0039ZMOCA/ref=aw_ls__2?colid=2OSXLV1L688TH&coliid=I38EDFI0L5LCJJ

I like the price of the first one but I am wondering if I will get what I pay for. It also says the housing is aluminum which might be good. The second one looks a bit narrower which I like but the housing is plastic. Does anyone have any experience with either of these two switches? Are there any other good ones out there under $40-$50?

 

[hillsy]

What about a replica of the original unit?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-DT125-DT175-DT250-DT360-DT400-XT250-XT500-HANDLE-SWITCH-LH-X-/360707594148?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53fbd917a4&vxp=mtr#ht_2805wt_912

 

[teledan]

That doesn't look like the stock switch on my bike, maybe that is from an earlier model? In any case, I don't want to use the stock switch mainly because it grounds through the handlebar.

 

[hillsy]

What year is your XT? That switch looks pretty much identical to all the ones I've seen (including my 80 model).

I suppose you could run an earth wire into it instead of grounding through the bars, but why don't you want to ground through the bars?

 

[teledan]

Mostly because the bars I am going to be using are painted black. Both my 80 and my 81 look the same and they are different than the one you posted.

 

[teledan]

I just noticed tht you are in Australia, that is probably the difference.

 

[teledan]

Also, I should have mentioned that I am going to be building my own complete harness from scratch. I figured while I am at it I should get a new switch.

 

[SONICJK]

Lots of people have used those.
It's an okay switch, just all plastic.
Same as you'd find on most scooter and dirtbikes

 

[Djfob]

Lots of people have used those.
It's an okay switch, just all plastic.
Same as you'd find on most scooter and dirtbikes

I use the first one, haven't had any issues with it.

 

[teledan]

Thanks. I think I'll try the first one, it's only ten bucks so I won't be out much if it melts