Bilge pump switch????

[Whtbread]

What do you guys do for a switch? It looks like there are four choices. Switch on the handle bars, just the normal pull switch, water sensors and float switch. What works best for you?

 

[yamaslut]

I use a lanyard switch similar to what the ski has... I can leave it on, or hook it up to my PFD in case I fall off it will switch on....

 

[3wheelerdude]

I use a kill switch off of a 3wheeler (lol). I mounted it right in the center of the handle bars so it doesnt take any space closer to the grips. It getting crowded in there with the pull trim.

 

[Matt_E]

I've been using the JSS toggle switch for well over a year, in both fresh and salt water, without trouble.

 

[Watcon]

Rotary bilge switch

Here is an alternative.
http://www.watcon.com/Catalog_Pages/Rotary_Switch.htm

 

[Crab]

Randy, are you over in Bremerton or up north still, I was debating that with CPR.

 

[sxi steve]

Bilge switch

I went to a local 'Murrays Discount Auto' and picked up a basic black plastic on/off switch for aprox $3.00. I have a Kaw 750 SXI-Pro, mounted it on the rearward-angled side of the plastic, 3 screw part, located under the handle pole, just forward of the handle bar pilot bracket. Totally out of the way and easy to flip when riding with your left hand. :cool2:

 

[bit]

I have been running this switch on my 650SX for a while and it works great. I just bought another to put on my SJ because the switch on it crapped out.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMPR0&P=7

 

[Tuttle]

Slutty's setup is pretty cool. I believe he has a scupper so while the ski is moving there is no need for a bilge to be turned on. He has a lanyard attached to his vest, so if he lets go of his ski the bilge turns on. perfect IMO

 

[djkorn1]

Built in float switch. Check out the Rule-Mate super bilges. They rock.

 

[yamaslut]

Slutty's setup is pretty cool. I believe he has a scupper so while the ski is moving there is no need for a bilge to be turned on. He has a lanyard attached to his vest, so if he lets go of his ski the bilge turns on. perfect IMO

:biggthumpup:

 

[Idok]

i like slutty's setup...

DJ cant say enough good things about his.....but thats a freshwater application, salt use????


for just a switch you cant beat the blowsion rotary...its the only one that is potted in epoxy

 

[sjetrider]

I have been running this switch on my 650SX for a while and it works great. I just bought another to put on my SJ because the switch on it crapped out.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMPR0&P=7

How long is a while? The connectors are definateley no good, but if the switch holds up in salt water for a year or so its probably worth a shot.

 

[bit]

How long is a while? The connectors are definateley no good, but if the switch holds up in salt water for a year or so its probably worth a shot.

This will be my second full season in all fresh water. I ride ~60 hours a season. I don't use the connectors. Just cut them off, slide heat shrink on the wire, solder it together, and shrink it down. Everything is waterproof and vibration proof that way.

 

[yamaslut]

i like slutty's setup...

DJ cant say enough good things about his.....but thats a freshwater application, salt use????


for just a switch you cant beat the blowsion rotary...its the only one that is potted in epoxy

mine is potted in epoxy as well...

 

[SUPERJET-113]

The cheapest place I have found for the rotary switch is JSS (Jet Ski Solutions), everybody elso wants $40ish. The last one i bought from RIVA and it was $40, but it lasted me like 5 years.
I have one mounted under my handle pole.

 

[motorhead10]

well i forgot where i read it but somebody was putting 5200 on a toggle switch

i used this idea twice now

nomal toggle switch coated with 5200 on the back

rubber boot to seal the front

pretty simple and cheap

cost like 4 bucks

 

[Idok]

well i forgot where i read it but somebody was putting 5200 on a toggle switch

i used this idea twice now

nomal toggle switch coated with 5200 on the back

rubber boot to seal the front

pretty simple and cheap

cost like 4 bucks

i did that when I put my fx-1 together about 3 mo's ago....it took a dump last weekend...

i used liquid electrical tape, a boot and a bunch of grease....




hot products also has the rotary switches (same one) for under 30 bucks :woot: i got a couple of them from duckman

 

[SUPERJET-113]

well i forgot where i read it but somebody was putting 5200 on a toggle switchi used this idea twice nownomal toggle switch coated with 5200 on the back rubber boot to seal the front pretty simple and cheapcost like 4 bucks

Ya, ive done that a few times a long time ago and it lasted a few months..

 

[brentR]

stainless toggle switch mounted beside primer, i just kick it on and off with my foot while riding