Hidden rear brake light switch

[ToneTheMoan]

I want to replace the rear brake light switch with a flush fitting single banjo bolt so i need to rig up a switch and was thinking of using a magnetic contact type one you know, lever at rest switch contact no brake light then lever pressed switch contact broken and hey presto instant brake light! do y`all think it could work? or any other ideas are welcomed! Thanks! (09 SS)

 

[SEXT9]

It kind of gives me an idea.

What if you did the Brembo Hidden Rear Caliper mod.

Then mount the switch at the caliper instead of the master cylinder. The 2 wires might need to be lengthened.

 

[ToneTheMoan]

Thanks SEXT9 thats a good idea but to be honest its the one mod i have never really fancied on my bike, if the hose mounted a bit more out of sight at that end i could put the oem switch there but not where it is now! but thanks for the idea mate!

 

[ztied]

Look at this for ideas http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-...ash=item3cff9136ee:g:yN8AAOSwjVVVugCx&vxp=mtr
This is the basic rear brake light switch setup on lots of metric bikes. Just mount switch to frame, and spring to lever cheap and easy

 

[ToneTheMoan]

Thanks ztled i tried a few of those but its a real bitch to mount it out of sight but i may be able to do that and then shape the pulling wire around the footrest plate etc i better take another look at it! i think the magnet switch could work and be much easier to mount though hopefully! may buy a cheap one from china to try out and see?

 

[AZmidget91]

How about a custom hose, like Russell universal hoses, that you put what ever fitting you want on. Them just use a regular banjo bolt, and t it off between the banjo fitting and the hose to go to a regular brake pressure switch.

 

[AZmidget91]

Not to mention, you could use black braided hose and fittings, I know you like black....

 

[ToneTheMoan]

Thanks AZ i will look into that it could be the answer! and surprise surprise i already have the black hoses and banjo`s! Its just dawned on me i am infact "CHROMEOPHOBIC" ha ha ha i will go check out that hose idea now cheers mate! :eagerness:

 

[TeamHennis]

Tone you could try using a KTM rear master cylinder and KTM 90* brake switch, it hides it a lot better than the stock set up. That's how I did mine.

 

[ToneTheMoan]

Hey team thats a bloody good idea! i wonder if i can buy a 90 degree switch that fits the standard master cylinder as i have this reservoir and the KTM one may not fit or the reservoir may not fit the KTM master cylinder?

 

[AZmidget91]

Couple options that came up searching 90 degree banjo bolt brake switch

http://www.amazon.com/Goodridge-Brake-Light-Banjo-Bolt/dp/B002OP8M40

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-M...ch-Banjo-Bolt-10mm-x-1-25-Pitch-/131488465196

 

[ToneTheMoan]

Thanks AZ! i will start checking this out, the Amazon one looks to be the best one of the two i think, thanks for starting the ball rolling! :up:

 

[ToneTheMoan]

Just bought this switch! (on the left) that way i can take the wires out of the way behind the footrest plate, not perfect but better than the standard one! trouble is that it doesn`t come in black so better dig the paint out! lol

 

[AZmidget91]

Says oil pressure, just make sure it is for the proper pressure for a brake switch.

 

[ToneTheMoan]

Will do thanks again AZ, i think i read it works for the brake too, if not i will just wear heavier boots to increase the pressure! ha ha i appreciate you help cheers mate! :eagerness: by the way its a $15 switch and $42 shipping so i better have read it right! lol