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    quick question. I have my 79'GS850 that is missing its front brake signal underneath the front brake handle on the handle bar. I've looked at a couple of online sites for a new one (they seem incredibaly cheap at under $10) but they don't show too much and none show a cable or anything. I'm worried I'm missing something looking online. Can someone tell me exactly what I should have and where is the best place to get it and if any year will fit my bike. A fellow GS'r has one but wants $50, is that reasonable?...thanks in advance.
    Rob
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    http://www.worldofcycles.com/fiche_i...=HANDLE+SWITCH
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      #3
      Part #10 appears to be what you need. It should be the whole switch assembly including the wire. $ 23 and still available

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        #4
        Originally posted by azr View Post
        quick question. I have my 79'GS850 that is missing its front brake signal underneath the front brake handle on the handle bar. I've looked at a couple of online sites for a new one (they seem incredibaly cheap at under $10) but they don't show too much and none show a cable or anything. I'm worried I'm missing something looking online. Can someone tell me exactly what I should have and where is the best place to get it and if any year will fit my bike. A fellow GS'r has one but wants $50, is that reasonable?...thanks in advance.
        Don't replace it with OEM ...
        They are fiddley and don't really work too well.
        Search the threads here, and you will find many complaining about them.

        I have cleaned and adjusted mine several times.
        After all that, it often doesn't come on for light application of the front brakes, and will still sometimes stick on with the brakes off.

        Replace your banjo bolt with one with a built in hydraulicly actuated switch instead.

        Like these.

        Doesn't have to be from that store or by that manufacturer.
        All the online merchants have one or more by various manufacturers.
        Search for "banjo switch"or "brake switch".

        Just make sure you get the right thread size.
        Assuming an original master cylinder you probably need 10mm x 1mm

        If there is 1 banjo coming off the bolt you need the cheaper one (PBL992-31CH)

        If you upgraded to dual brake lines (with 2 banjos at the banjo bolt) then you need the expensive one (which has room for two banjos) (PBL993-31CH)

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          #5
          Originally posted by bakalorz View Post
          Don't replace it with OEM ...
          They are fiddley and don't really work too well.
          Search the threads here, and you will find many complaining about them.

          I have cleaned and adjusted mine several times.
          After all that, it often doesn't come on for light application of the front brakes, and will still sometimes stick on with the brakes off.

          Replace your banjo bolt with one with a built in hydraulicly actuated switch instead.

          Like these.

          Doesn't have to be from that store or by that manufacturer.
          All the online merchants have one or more by various manufacturers.
          Search for "banjo switch"or "brake switch".

          Just make sure you get the right thread size.
          Assuming an original master cylinder you probably need 10mm x 1mm

          If there is 1 banjo coming off the bolt you need the cheaper one (PBL992-31CH)

          If you upgraded to dual brake lines (with 2 banjos at the banjo bolt) then you need the expensive one (which has room for two banjos) (PBL993-31CH)
          One thing I forgot to mention. Installing it will mean draining, replacing, and bleeding the front brake fluid.

          But you do that bit of required maintenance every year or two anyway ... Right ??? ...

          P.S. when you order it, order new banjo bolt crush washers too, to ensure a leak free seal.

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