Brake light pressure switch

[jsandidge]

Through search, I see that some members have good pressure switches and others have ones that require a lot of pull on the brake lever to activate. Mine falls in the latter category. If any of you know where to get the good ones, where did you get them?

[gsrick]

Through search, I see that some members have good pressure switches and others have ones that require a lot of pull on the brake lever to activate. Mine falls in the latter category. If any of you know where to get the good ones, where did you get them?

Just adjust it. There are two screws, loosen them up a little and slid the switch till it's where you like it to come on. You may need to clean the contacts, but be careful, it's easy to loose the little parts.

After rereading, I'm guessing you're referring to and aftermarket switch that doubles as the banjo bolt? I've seen them used on the rear, but never on the front. If that is the case, IDK.

[jsandidge]

Yes, I'm referring to a banjo bolt pressure switch. Unfortunately, they are not adjustable.

[cowboyup3371]

And as much as I liked them at first, they are junk. I ran them on both of my GS bikes for awhile but it doesn't take long before they fail and do so without warning unless you are checking all lights before starting the bike every time. I have since moved back to mechanical switches.

[Brendan W]

About time I went after my front switch. It needs a good squeeze to close so I'm going around dropping the pedal a teensy bit go get the light on.

[jsandidge]

That's what I've been doing. I still have a good mechanical switch, but it was always going out of adjustment. That's why I would prefer a good, sensitive banjo pressure switch. Hopefully, someone can point me in that direction.