1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

wiring and switch on '78WR?

Discussion in 'Vintage Restoration Projects' started by Houredout401, Mar 3, 2017.

  1. Houredout401 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '77 CR250 '78WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    '76MR250 '83IT250 '84 IT490 '69CT70
    Located a full OEM headlight set up but I don't see a switch. Dumb question I'm sure, but are the lights always on or is there a switch? Parts diagram does not seem to show a switch. I see HVA Factory sells a wiring harness with switch for 70's thru 90's bikes.
  2. disonny Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    upstate ny
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    73 360 wr/rt, 75 wr250 78 cr250,
    Other Motorcycles:
    83 wr250, 84 wr400
    If no switch then they are on while bike is running. Easy enough to put your own switch. I just drilled a hole on the side of my headlight and put in a switch.
  3. grouty Auto Lover ...

    Location:
    South West UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    78 390WR, 78 390 AMX, 500 Humph
    Other Motorcycles:
    works 73 CCM 520, another 73 CCM520
    I use an O.E. type light switch on both my 78's. They only perform dip/main and horn functions. The lights stay on all the time. The bulbs last alot longer if they are on ! Also it means you can be seen by others.
    I also use continental yellow bulbs (as O.E.) as it offers a different light to all the other traffic on the road. Another chance you may be seen by a dozy car driver.

    Just make sure you use a voltage regulator !
  4. Houredout401 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '77 CR250 '78WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    '76MR250 '83IT250 '84 IT490 '69CT70
    Yes, voltage regulator was part of the package. I'll just run it stock - lights on all the time.