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  • Bustedknuckles
    • Feb 2026
    #1

    Momentary switch for starter - Handle bar mounted

    So the factory starter button on my 550 is toast (spring missing, wires beat to heck, housing looks like crap) I have been looking around the interwebs for a handlebar mounted momentary switch that will work as a starter button but have either found whole switch assemblies (lots of switches/buttons) or switches that cost over $100. OR switches that dont mount to the handlebar...

    I've looked on ebay, bikebandit, motorcycle superstore, and several other websites. Even went through google images to try and find one that may work but have had no luck.

    I DID find one at dimecitycycles, ordered it, but when it got in, not only was the quality absolute garbage, but the switch didnt even work. So i sent it back and I dont care to try a replacement. Here is a link to the switch so that you can see more about what I'm looking for.

    Switch - Combo - 7/8 inch - 1 Single - 1 Momentary - Chrome
    http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-electronic-parts-retro-chrome-handlebar-off-on-control-switch-46-68736.html
    Color/Finish: Chrome Material: Steel Dimensions: 7/8" ID Fits: Universal


    Anyone have a switch similar to this and like it? or anyone know of where I can find one?
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    • SocialAnomaly99
      #2
      Dime City Cycles is complete garbage as far as bike parts go. You might as well order your parts directly from suppliers in China.

      Just get something like this and mount it somewhere under the tank or elsewhere. It would be cool to hide it from sight, as to confuse people on how you get your bike started.

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        • Bustedknuckles
          #3
          Originally posted by SocialAnomaly99
          Dime City Cycles is complete garbage as far as bike parts go. You might as well order your parts directly from suppliers in China.

          Just get something like this and mount it somewhere under the tank or elsewhere. It would be cool to hide it from sight, as to confuse people on how you get your bike started.
          I gathered as much... this switch was the first thing I've ever ordered from them and it was garbage. Looking at their other products, the rest of their stuff looks pretty "affordable" as well...

          I guess thats why they call themselves "DIME" city...

          I was wanting to keep it simple with the handlebar clamp but I've done hideaway switches before and liked them. I guess I'll spend the extra effort and do it on this bike too unless someone refers me to a quality switch I like.

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            • Bustedknuckles
              #4
              So I left a negative review of the switch (I was not bashing Dime City) just an honest review of the switch that I thought wasnt good quality and didnt work when I got it. That was about a month ago and they still dont have the review up on their site. Just thought it was pretty shady of a company to offer a review section and then never let any of the unfavorable reviews be seen... I'll never order from them again...

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                • JTGS850GL
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                  • Aug 2013
                  • 9735
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                  #5
                  Pretty common of a lot of shoddy companies dealing on the internet. All good reviews only that a are cherry picked or even made up. Caveat emptor.
                  Last edited by JTGS850GL; 05-20-2014, 10:01 AM.
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                    • SocialAnomaly99
                      #6
                      Write a google review herehttps://plus.google.com/109381854620262126515/about. I told them I wouldnt write them a big long horrible review if they refunded my money. Since they refunded me my money, I wont write the review lol.

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                        • mvalenti
                          Forum Mentor
                          • Nov 2009
                          • 748
                          • Haverhill, MA
                          #7
                          Does it have to be handlebar mounted?
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                            • tkent02
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                              • Jan 2006
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                              #8
                              Originally posted by Bustedknuckles

                              Anyone have a switch similar to this and like it? or anyone know of where I can find one?
                              I'm parting one out, you want the whole switch/throttle assembly?
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                                • JTGS850GL
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                                  • Aug 2013
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                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by tkent02
                                  I'm parting one out, you want the whole switch/throttle assembly?
                                  That's the way I would go. Much easier then trying to do some kind of hack job switch.
                                  http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/811/douMvs.jpg
                                  1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
                                  1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
                                  1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)

                                  Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.;)

                                  JTGS850GL aka Julius

                                  GS Resource Greetings

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                                    • Old guy
                                      #10
                                      I painted my housings and got a momentary switch from radio shack and made it work.

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                                        • mike_472
                                          #11
                                          I believe the horn button off a kawi klx300 would work

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                                            • Bustedknuckles
                                              #12
                                              I actually mounted a momentary hide-away switch under my gas tank the other day. Looks good (when you can actually see it) and is nice and tight on a bracket. No problems yet. I'll try and post some pictures when I get a chance.

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                                                • Beaner242
                                                  #13
                                                  Here is the one I used on my project. Works great and fit in a hole on already on the triple tree. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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