Missing Front Brake Switch

[Guest]

Hello All,

Can someone tell me where the front brake light switch plugs into the wire harness? The other day I saw that the switch was missing completely. I have seen a few on ebay <$10, but not having one to trace, I'm not sure where it would be plugged in. Typically I use front and rear brake at the same time, but it would still be nice to have both functioning.

I bought my first bike recently (the 81 850 in my sig) and I am in the process of going through it. I am planning on taking a 2400+mi round trip ride with a buddy in a couple of weeks so I am checking a few things off the list before that.

Thanks for the help,
Chris

[rapidray]

On the 1100s it plugs in inside the headlight. Cliff will know for sure since he the resident 850 all knowing. I would check inside the headlight first. Ray.

[SqDancerLynn1]

Look for an orange/green wire and a white wire ? inside the headlight

[SVSooke]

Take the opportunity to put a pressure operated switch in?Way better than the stocker and about the same price.Thinking of doing this on both of mine.

[jwhelan65]

Take the opritunity to put a pressure operareted switch in?Way better than the stocker and about the same price.Thinking of doing this on both of mine.

Do you have a source?

[Adler]

Do you have a source?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycle-banjo-brake-switch-bolt-pressure-KTM-Honda-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5644c68452QQitemZ370521048146QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

I just searched e-bay, any idea why this is better?

[SVSooke]

Do you have a source?

Mikes XS has then so does PartsN'More,sorry I can't get links.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motor...Q5fAccessories

I just searched e-bay, any idea why this is better?

More reliable,not as fussy to get in.Ever forget to take the switch off when replacing the brake lever?IMO the stockers a PITA.When I order I'm geting 2,1 for the Skunk and 1 for Old Yeller.

[Gibbelstein]

That's an interesting little fella. Never seen one before. My only concern is that the wires seem to be quite a bit shorter than this guy:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Suzuk...Q5fAccessories, but could be lengthened easily enough.

I was thinking of bleeding the fluid before departing anyway. Now, my concern is that PO used the blue (silicone?) fluid. At least I can be sure it has gotten the fluid replaced in the last 30 years.

[Adler]

That's an interesting little fella. Never seen one before. My only concern is that the wires seem to be quite a bit shorter than this guy:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Suzuk...Q5fAccessories, but could be lengthened easily enough.

I was thinking of bleeding the fluid before departing anyway. Now, my concern is that PO used the blue (silicone?) fluid. At least I can be sure it has gotten the fluid replaced in the last 30 years.

I hope its not DOT5 (silicone) fluid in there, it is not compatible with your brake system.

[Gibbelstein]

Am I correct in thinking that if it is blue it is the silicone stuff?

Yeah, I was concerned about it, but this post http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...highlight=DOT5 lead me to believe it was not completely awful. (Maybe just kinda awful) And I certainly plan to use something else when I have to crack it open for any reason (new pads, installing braided lines, etc)

[ChicagoBob]

What's the size of the stock Suzuki banjo bolt? Mike's XS offers them in 10mm. x M1.25 or 10mm. x M1.00.

[Gibbelstein]

I'm not sure. I have never had it off, but I tried to use the AlphaSports Parts fiche but, unless I'm using it wrong, the handy "bolt size in the part number" trick didn't give me an answer. Unless the double-0 in 09360-10007 means 1.00?

Anyone with more experience know?

[ChicagoBob]

The Katana site (http://www.suzuki-katana.com/katana_specifications.html) lists it as 10 X 1.0. I'd guess that's the same as the other GS bikes. Anyone else have different into?

[rapidray]

Just so you know, the Motul Racing brake fluid I use is blue also. You may NOT have silicon fluid in yours. Ray.

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