Z1OwnersClub GB

Hello all.

I'm looking for suggestions to source a new or refurbished left hand switchgear for my Z1000 A1. My switch has both a hazard switch and a headlamp flash rocker button (see picture), but the only ones I can find new have either the flasher, or the hazard switch, but not both. The alternative would be to have mine refurbished.

Any suggestions you might have to source a new one, or recommendations to get mine refurbished would be welcomed.

Hi Graham

the switch of a Z1000ST is the same if the electricity wires don't run inside the handlebar of your bike.
If they do run inside the handlebar you'll have a gap at the bottom right hand side of the lower half of the switch shell but the connections inside are the same if you have a "european" bike. The switch of a Z1000ST doesn't have the single bullet connectors of the Z1000A1/A2.
If you want to refurbish your switch, have a look at the item I've posted some time ago (technical) where I refurbish one step by step.
It's a bit of fiddling to get the buttons out but you can do it with a little effort and a lot of caution.
Take care of some switches! The plastic part of the high/low beam has a tendency of breaking at the point where the screw passes through and, as far as I know, you can't buy it seperately.
The wires of the indicator switch and of the hazard switch have a tendency of coming loose but you can solder them back on.
Even the horn/pass button can be disassembled but there are a lot of small parts involved.
Good luck!
GrtZ
Philippe

That’s fantastic feedback. Many thanks

Zpower sell them - https://www.z-power.co.uk/switch-left-side-z1000a1a2
I am pretty sure the Hazard light was only standard on thw american Z1000 Ltd models ?

Thanks Adrian.

The bike is a UK model, but it’s possible that somebody has installed the wrong switch earlier in its life.

The wiring diagram for A1 European model shows both hazard and passing button
US / Canadian only shows hazard switch only
A2's are the same.

Maybe they fitted whatever came to hand.

Uk spec Z1000A1 came standard with left hand hazard switch.

I'll look and see if I have one - I think I do.
Classic Motorcycle Mechanics did an article some time ago on refurbishing your own switchgear - cue frantic scrabbling through "The Archive" - looks like it was June and July 2023 issues

Here is the link to Philippe's switchgear rebuild

viewtopic.php?f=22&t=48305&p=400578&hilit=switch#p400578

gray wrote:I'll look and see if I have one - I think I do.
Classic Motorcycle Mechanics did an article some time ago on refurbishing your own switchgear - cue frantic scrabbling through "The Archive" - looks like it was June and July 2023 issues

Thanks Gray.

deka wrote:Here is the link to Philippe's switchgear rebuild

viewtopic.php?f=22&t=48305&p=400578&hilit=switch#p400578

Thanks Deka.

I do have one but it's tattier looking than yours - the hazard button is more faded

gray wrote:I do have one but it's tattier looking than yours - the hazard button is more faded

Thanks Gray. I’ve replaced it with one without the hazard flasher.