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1980 dt125 does not appear to have on/off switch for lights

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 Just bought this bike and trying to sort things out when discovering no switch for lights. What am I missing here ? Thanks in advance. 
21 Jul 2023 09:44 #1

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Replied by MarkT on topic 1980 dt125 does not appear to have on/off switch for lights

Nothing.  To comply with Federal law starting in about 1978 USA models had an "always on with engine running" headlight/gauge illumination lights and battery powered taillight that comes on with key. 

(Headlight and gauge illumination is powered from the engine so engine must be running)

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Replied by Gr8uncleal on topic 1980 dt125 does not appear to have on/off switch for lights

I'm guessing a little here, as I'm in the UK, but either the lights are meant to be on all the time, or there are two running positions on the main/ignition switch, of which the second one is for lights on (earlier models like the DT2 had this set up).
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Replied by Tinkicker on topic 1980 dt125 does not appear to have on/off switch for lights

Exactly as MarkT says. I fitted a US sourced wiring loom to a UK bike. Caused no end of headaches.
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No second position on ignition switch. I'll let you know what's the deal when I get it running. 
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Mark has confirmed what I suspected. Thanks. I can proceed with the project. 
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