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PSO,

Good question. I have often wondered that as well.

Some of you dudes need to lighten up a little and quit playing the bad *** bikers. He asked a legit question. Y'all are entitled to your opinions, but if you choose to be a "big richard" [8D] then I guess that is your choice.

Back to the topic at hand, I wonder if other makers illuminate these buttons. I have more trouble hitting the right button with big gloves on (as previously mentioned). I would be that unlike a car, mfg.'s feel the need not to add cost or weight to the bike in that the controls are pretty much in a standard location on all bikes, at least on Harley's.

They did teach this at my MSF a couple of years ago. Part of the classroom stuff about learning the locations of all buttons and switches.

Now if I could just remember where the damn ignition button is

 

I imagine it would help a bit, and it would look sharp. But, I would rather keep my eyes on the road and fumble with the horn and highbeam switch, than look down to see where the switch is.

 

don't need. besides, what a hassle replacing blown bulbs.

 

First time one of those little bitty bulbs burns out and H-D charged ya $65. an hour to replace, I bet you wont want em again LOL

 

I can't help but think, you wish you never asked that question!
Their right though, if you can't remember where there are, buy a car!

 

i can see both sides, but personally speaking i have been cut off more than once, and started slapping at what i thought was the horn button only to find that Im either signaling left or flashing my high low beams. i dont use the horn enough (or the high/low) to make my finger automatically go there. Oh and i have been riding for a lot of years, and experience has nothing to do with it. if you dont use a switch all the time, your fingers dont have the "memory" of where to go. I say if someone wants a lighted switch, get one...I might be inclined to get one myself now that i am thinking about that a**hole that cut me off.

 

Good question!!

 

You gotta be kiddin' me, Switch 'em like the jap. bikes? NO THANKS. How 'bout we get rid of automatic cancelling too, that's a real pain not to have to turn your signal off.

Buddy bought a VTX1300 Honda. We were out riding about a week ago and switched bikes. The turn signal switch on his bike was a royal PITA! Had been years since I rode a jap. bike and, although I could remember how the stupid switch worked, I couldn't get it right.... push it just a little - in that direction - to turn it off... push it a lot and - damn - other signal is going... push it a little to much again and - damn - other signal is going. Plus, I was constantly riding around with a signal goin' because I'm so used to the self cancelling signals on my Heritage Classic. I'd almost rather Harley move to a water-cooled inline 4 cylinder than change their turn signal switches... Well, OK, maybe that's going a little far.

BTW - Bud's VTX was brand new - literally - 200 miles on it. Although Honda's done an admirable job in the cosmetics, making it look like a Harley, they are nowhere near the ballpark when it comes to making them ride like a Harley. Bud almost wouldn't switch bikes with me because "No man, that's a HARLEY, I can't ride your Harley, I've never ridden one before"... well I talked him into it and by the time we stopped again he was beaming from ear to ear. "WOW that thing's smooth!!! I love the sound, I love the ride, I love the feel. Makes my bike feel like a TOY!". The rest of the day he's saying "I wish I could afford a Harley... someday".

Dave

 

They're not illuminated because H-D doesn't think there's enough demand. Otherwise they would offer a "switch illumination kit" as a $200 optional accessory item. Not including, of course, the $49.95 wiring harness adapter.