Switch the switches ..14 DLX

[the Ferret]

vfrpaul mentioned to me about the new switches for the CB Deluxe, so I had to take a closer look

Look closely..the most easily accessible switches, the big gray ones in the middle on each side are now the horn and emergency flashers.... Whereas the two most USED switches (at least in my experience) are the starter and the turn signals are hidden below those big gray buttons. Wouldn't it make sense to have the middle switches the turn signals and starter?

Oh and as someone mentioned, also visible is the 120 mph speedometer.



I wonder if the 14 std has the same switches?

 

[Damfino_imp]

Uh... Mickey, am I missing something or do you say that the horn switch is one of the big gray buttons, and then further say that the horn button is hidden under one of those big gray buttons? :huh:


EDIT: Never mind, it's me. I see what you're saying now....(I think)

 

[the Ferret]

good catch..and corrected... thanks

The starter and turn signal switch's are hidden

what's really bad is my other bikes all have the turn signals in the middle, so now when I go to signal a turn I might actually end up blowing the horn

 

[Robo_imp]

Well you know in THIS day and age the emergency type switches
(horn /emergency flashers) have to be the BIG ones and most easily accessible otherwise you'd never find them

 

[Red Mist_imp]

good catch..and corrected... thanks

The starter and turn signal switch's are hidden

what's really bad is my other bikes all have the turn signals in the middle, so now when I go to signal a turn I might actually end up blowing the horn

Just don't blow your mind. Seriously, you are gonna love this bike.

 

[The Spaceman_imp]

I like the dash redesign. The display bike in Daytona was on the sun and powered down, so that nifty blue display wasn't visible.

I couldn't live with a 120 mph Speedo though. Thank God I got a 13 while I still could.

 

[the Ferret]

I like the dash redesign. The display bike in Daytona was on the sun and powered down, so that nifty blue display wasn't visible.

I couldn't live with a 120 mph Speedo though. Thank God I got a 13 while I still could.

Lol why? your bike wont go that fast (although I think it should be allowed to)

 

[Joola_imp]

TBH, on the '13, I find myself accidentally tapping the horn on occasion after using the turn signal switch. You can't just quickly wrap your thumb back down around the grip. You really need to lift it to clear the horn switch. I like the 2014 configuration better.

The hazard switch is in the middle on my '13 so that hasn't relocated, it's just bigger, and uglier.

 

[the Ferret]

Has anyone on a modern Japanese bike used the emergency flashers? I don't recall ever using one.

 

[Red Mist_imp]

Has anyone on a modern Japanese bike used the emergency flashers? I don't recall ever using one.

Where I ride I come up on groups of road cyclists and I'll turn on the flashers until I get by them, to alert anyone behind me of the situation. Only if I can reach the switch easily. On the Honda it's a trick to turn them on and not be sloppy with the throttle.

 

[emptysea]

You may find that when you sit on the bike with your hands on the grips, that the starter and turn signal switches are actually in the natural position for your thumbs to reach them. Then again, you may not.

 

[the Ferret]

You may find that when you sit on the bike with your hands on the grips, that the starter and turn signal switches are actually in the natural position for your thumbs to reach them. Then again, you may not.

I hope

 

[Joola_imp]

You may find that when you sit on the bike with your hands on the grips, that the starter and turn signal switches are actually in the natural position for your thumbs to reach them. Then again, you may not.

I know the lower position would feel more natural for my hands. Right now, I really have to stretch my thumb to use the turn signal. It's easier to push the signal to turn on the right indicator, more difficult to pull it to enable the left indicator.

 

[dailyrider_imp]

Has anyone on a modern Japanese bike used the emergency flashers? I don't recall ever using one.

I used mine on the very first day, pulled over under an underpass on the freeway in driving rain. Many times this past year when I had to stop and put on rain gear or pulled off to the side for one reason or another. This is the first bike I have owned with them and appreciate them.

 

[Guth_imp]

I'm guessing that you'll get used to the new configuration in no time at all.

You're bigger issue might just be remembering to use the darn things when you're still in that "floating on a cloud" state after the DLX has arrived.

 

[redbirds_imp]

My Guzzi had the turn signal and horn in this position and I hated it. Never felt right even after 2 years.

 

[the Ferret]

My Guzzi had the turn signal and horn in this position and I hated it. Never felt right even after 2 years.

I wonder if CA200 or Ride4now noticed or remembers the switches and could comment.

Looks like 2014 standards get the same switches and 120 speedo

http://www.hbhonda.com/new_galleria...4I05JPMQ3992R0&veh=393333&pov=3651254

See next to last photo in strip

 

[thumper_imp]

Honda first used that left pod switchgear orientation on the 2010 VFR1200F. For the DCT (Dual-Clutch Transmission) model, the "down" shift paddle is the very bottom, and rumor has it that early tests had people accidentally hitting the horn button instead of the shift button, and vice versa.

 

[Lambotte_imp]

I believe this is now the standard for Honda. My 2013 Honda CBR 500 R has the exact same switch arrangement.

Kevin

 

[the Ferret]

Thumper since you have or had a VFR 1200 and a ST and a CB..was it an issue for you?