Found that my DRL's would not cycle on/off with the handbrake function as described in the 2006 Owner's Manual pg 3-14/15. Once turned off, the DRL's stayed off.
The Dealership was able to fix by replacing the DRL diode part #15990331 which is located in the body accessories compartment.
Actually, I think you just need to pull a fuse to turn them off. I forgot how I did mine, but it was easy. Check your fuse guide. If that doesen't work, there's probably a post about it about a year or so back.
My SSR: Studly Slingshot Yellow VIN 20778 Born 05 May 2005 (05/05/05) w/ SIRIUS Satellite Radio
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Originally Posted by abadssr
dont they turn off if you pull up on the emergency brake then take it off after its in gear or something like it
Yes, Abadssr . . .
A slight tug on the brake handle while holding the button down will shut them off. Kinda unique but it does work.
My point was that even though I am not crazy about the DRLs either, considering they may just prevent a fender-bender or worse, why not leave them alone?
My SSR: "Babe" '06 Pacific Blue/Chrome/6pd #22407, born 10/14/'05, and #21393, died 2/16/'07.
When I first started driving my '63 Chevy truck I was going way too fast "Dukes of Hazzard" style, on some dirt fire road in the Sierras. I slid/drifted around a curve, hit a small hole and launched the truck. I hit hard and ended up "laying" across the front seat, hanging onto the wheel, and wishing to hell that old truck had seat belts so I could have my foot on the brake or gas... I made it.
Installed belts later that weekend. Wearing them ever since, in every car, old or new. When I rolled my SSR I was sure glad I had them on. Probably over a hundred times I have thank god I was wearing them. Never without. Never.
Before DRL's it was easier to spot a Motorcycle, cause that was the only thing running with lights. With all the DRL's motorcyclists are at more risk again because they just blend in.
I read a study about a year ago that motorcycle collisions have increased sharply in Canada since DRL's have become law, and it was suggested that it was because they became less visable i the crowd. In heavy trafic or in the city in good weather with everyone with lights on, I dont think there is any advantage anyways. On an sparsly traveled road, esp a mountain road, it probably makes sense to be seen earlier. At times like that , I sometimes put on my headlights or parking lights. It's nice to have the choice.
As long as the insurance adjuster doesn't find the fuse pulled you shouldn't have to worry about "your choice" while writing up the owner for disabling safety equipment.
Dale
Well if you was close by you might get the chance to scrape mine, I also ride a Hayabusa 180 plus with no seat belt there either...
My Harley came with a seat belt first thing I cut off There's a lot of PRO's and CON's on topic's like these, some times I think I have more pins in me then bone's, but what ever's going to happen doe's. But I agree with Flashback, with everyone's lights on now biker's don't stand out anymore..
My SSR: Studly Slingshot Yellow VIN 20778 Born 05 May 2005 (05/05/05) w/ SIRIUS Satellite Radio
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Originally Posted by Radioman
As long as the insurance adjuster doesn't find the fuse pulled you shouldn't have to worry about "your choice" while writing up the owner for disabling safety equipment.
Dale
EXCELLENT POINT, Radioman!
Definitely something to consider before taking the big step!
As long as the insurance adjuster doesn't find the fuse pulled you shouldn't have to worry about "your choice" while writing up the owner for disabling safety equipment.
Dale
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sorry ssr's full no other riders allowed
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coming up behind me 
I guess at 180mph it don't matter?
