TTR600RE - Switch to turn lights off???

**Pigford** · #1 1 Sep 2009

I want to fit a switch to control the lights - I don't like them on ALL the time

Has anyone done this mod..... Looking for an easy solution please

**G600** · #2 3 Sep 2009

I have been thinking the same. Looking forward to see if someone has found a good solution.

**Walkabout** · #3 3 Sep 2009

I have one fitted on the bars of a XT225 - it came like that when I bought it, so I haven't thought about it much. Seems to me that it must be inserted into the headlight circuit because that is all that it controls i.e. the backlight always comes on when the ignition is activated.
The headlight switch is just a simple on/off press button thing - very light weight, very simple and yes I like it for the same reason; I want control of when the headlight is shining out there.
Military vehicles tend to have a similar arrangement with control of the brake lights as an option as well.

**s_ellinson** · #4 3 Sep 2009

I know it's in french, but this site 600 TTR - préparation - commandes au guidon has some stuff about controls on a tt600, which seems to involve the fitting of a ktm lighting switch. It might be of use, and google will translate it for you!

**Pigford** · #5 3 Sep 2009

Problem is..... the headlight & tail light have a different line of power, so they both have to be interupted with a switch. Not a major issue, but a bit more hassle.

I had a look tonite, and there is a small relay under the tank which the brown/blue h/light feed goes thru. The relay only activates the h/light once power from the alternator switches it on (when the engine starts).

So you can cut that one........

Next you need to cut the feed to the t/light which I found under the seat/tank where the plastic cover is (held by a 6mm bolt).

This only leave the front side light.....

May just remove the bulb

Cheers for the info s_ellinson

but I'm not sure how to translate it with Google

As its now winter in UK, I may not bother until next year

**McCrankpin** · #6 3 Sep 2009

Have a look here:
Cobra30.com - TTR250 Light Switch Installation

This is for the TTR250, 'blue-tank' model, on which the headlight, tail light and instrument lights are all fed from different points in the loom.

I followed these instructions when I fitted a switch on my TTR250, and the instructions are very accurate.

To do this mod, and have it all remain reliable, you need some experience of wiring a motor vehicle, IMHO.
I'm not convinced that over-the-counter crimp connectors are suitable for use in high-vibration areas such as immediately above the engine, so that's where I departed from these instructions and used all solder connectors.

But how nice it is to have control of your lights. The idea of riding through a tiny remote community somewhere in the 'third world', as a stranger, with your headlights blazing, seems somehow ridiculous.

Cheers

**Pigford** · #7 4 Sep 2009

Thanx Mr McCrankpin

**bacardi23** · #8 5 Sep 2009

I've adapted a DT50LC light switch on my XT's wiring loom! it worked great! no problems at all!

Vando

**Pigford** · #9 5 Sep 2009

Had a bit of spare time today so whipped the tank & seat off & got stuck in...

Now this is TTR600RE 2004 specific......

The relay unit (white box) under the tank.... Break the thicker of the 2 brown/blue wires.. (the thin wire must remain as it operates the relay)...

Now connect the brown/blue wire from the relay to one pole of the switch.

Break the rear light wire (blue - under seat) & run an extension wire to link in with the other bit of the brown/blue by the relay (to the end that runs into the loom). Also join another fly lead with these 2 wires to connect with the other switch pole.

I removed the pilot light bulb from the headlight, so didn't have to wire it in!

Job done...... (note: the "light" idiot lamp stays on though

) but its good enuff for me

**G600** · #10 6 Sep 2009

Pigford, thanks.

You did not take any pictures, did you?

**Pigford** · #11 7 Sep 2009

Photo's..............

G600, you're just too perceptive

Sorry