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On the thumb side of the throttle, there's a non-functioning button...looks like it could be upgraded to cruise control. Anyone know about this?
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Loquacious
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Headlight swich location for non-US bikes
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Should be Riding
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I think someone wired up a garage door opener and used that spot for the switch.
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Ahh....makes sense...thanks
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That's the Kalitwatchawana button. The name was borrowed from Native American culture to add authenticity to the Triumph America theme.
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My Kalitwatchawana button doesn't work. 
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3/4 Throttle
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Headlight swich location for non-US bikes
There's nothing there on the UK bikes, either.
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Learned Hand
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There's nothing there on the UK bikes, either.
Used to be. The switch isn't even available anymore.
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I asumed it was a high beam flash button for UK models.My old UK bikes always had a button for flashing the high beam.I guess thats not the case anymore. 
Bill.
"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered."
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your right,bikes ad a handy high beam flash button,dont know why they stoped.....
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New Tires
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This question comes up every now and then on all the different forums. The blank is where the headlight on/off switch once was on non-USA pre 2002 Bonnies.
This issue was cover back in 2003 on this forum. Jack lilley (UK) had the switch in stock, but would not sell it to me, a USA buyer as it was illigal. My understanding is that they wouldn't sell it to a UK buyer unless it was on the bike stock. The switch is not available at all now.
I was going to use it for my light bar.
FYI the Thruxton has a high beam flasher on the left grip.
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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I was going to use it for my light bar.
Excellent idea. Saves grouping for the light on the console. 
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I'm gonna ask a dumb question...
Is there wiring to the area of the switch even though there isn't a switch there??
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel... 
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel... 
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When I picked up my new Speedmaster, the dealer was pointing out things to me. He pointed to the mysterious button and said "don't ask what this is for" with a goofy grin on his face. So I asked him, "hypothetically speaking, I could put the mini rocket launcher trigger in there, right?". He said, "yes sir, hypothetically speaking, you could" and we laughed about it. I say throw a nitrous bottle on the bike and use the button for the trigger.
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does anyone have a spare miny rocket launcher for sale, be great when I get stuck behind a caravan next time.
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Check Pants
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you can get a new one here... carpoon
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