One thing I really miss from my old Suzuki Boulevard was the 'Flash to Pass' button on the left switch set. Does the Deauville offer this anywhere outside of the US? I would love to have one again.
Flash to pass?
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Use the starter button, it will cut out the headlight when pressed. The starter motor will not run when in gear, however it will when the clutch lever is held in.
This a feature that Honda started doing on their bikes as far back as 1975 to meet the federal requirement of the headlight being "ON" all the time on all motorcycles sold in the US on that and proceeding model years. Not all Hondas do this anymore such as my NC700X. The headlight is on all the time, even when the starter button is pressed.
You should also probably have the High Beam on when doing what I suggested.
This a feature that Honda started doing on their bikes as far back as 1975 to meet the federal requirement of the headlight being "ON" all the time on all motorcycles sold in the US on that and proceeding model years. Not all Hondas do this anymore such as my NC700X. The headlight is on all the time, even when the starter button is pressed.
You should also probably have the High Beam on when doing what I suggested.
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I'm not trusting enough to hit the starter button while riding down the road. Even if the electrical contact fails and lets the starter turn the starter one way clutch would prevent anything bad from happening.
Still I don't think I'll do it while riding.
Brad
Still I don't think I'll do it while riding.
Brad
Here's the Euro Switch Assembly part number, 35200-MEW-920. I cannot find any images of this switch assembly to say if it has the "Flash to Pass" or Hazard Lights. 
Perhaps some of our overseas members could help us to find more about their switch housing configurations.
Perhaps some of our overseas members could help us to find more about their switch housing configurations.
OP
OP
Thanks for the ideas and the part number!
Goggling the part number brings up the European part, but the illustrations are really hard to tell if there is a switch there. It sort of looks like there is.
I have thought about just installing a small waterproof momentary switch on the switch set housing but would prefer the real deal if it exists.
Goggling the part number brings up the European part, but the illustrations are really hard to tell if there is a switch there. It sort of looks like there is.
I have thought about just installing a small waterproof momentary switch on the switch set housing but would prefer the real deal if it exists.
seagrass
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Yes the Australian model has the “pass” switch on the left hand control
Seagrass
Seagrass
I am assuming that the "PASS" switch is right in front of the High Beam switch. Ours has an outline of where a switch would be. Any chance that your region switches have a Hazard or 4-Way Flasher switch on them too?
Any images would of the switches be helpful for us over here.
seagrass
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Yes we also have the hazard lights switch (4 way flasher) and HISS (Honda integrated security system) I will try and post some photos over the weekend, if I can remember
Seagrass
Seagrass
OP
OP
While reading this post a dim distant memory of seeing a LH switch block from my old NT700V in my junk box. Just taken these pics to show the UK spec LH switchgear. Hope this is of some use:
Apologies for the large size of the pictures - you may wish to just have a look at my album called Deauville
Apologies for the large size of the pictures - you may wish to just have a look at my album called Deauville
OP
OP
That is PERFECT, thanks! They are not cheap but the flash to pass button is about the only thing I think the NT700 is missing.