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The POS Mikes XS rear brake switch that I replaced my old switch with broke in half midway up the adjuster barrel. I just got the bike running after all my other electrical issues and front fork problems and suddenly no brake light. I pulled the switch off my F since it won't be going anywhere soon and got it hooked up. The first thing I notice is now I have a brake light. The second is the spring attached to the brake pedal is a gazillion degrees and sparks are coming off it where it touches the frame. I checked the switch with a meter and one side of the switch pigtails is grounded to the spring. Anybody know whether the pressure activated switches will work on the rear brake cylinder?
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1979XS1100SF
K&N's and drilled airbox
Jardine 4in1
Dunlop Elite 3's
JBM slide diaphragms
142.5 main jets
45 pilot jets
T.C.'s fusebox & SOFA
750/850 FD mod.
XV 920 Needle Mod.
Mike's XS plastic floats set at 26mm
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No problem... See if you can find one of the switch/banjo bolt combos...Originally posted by Toolmaker Tim View PostFast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
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I LOVE those. I use them on everything. Its a banjo bolt with a hydraulic pressure switch built right in. inexpensive, easy to install and VASTLy more reliable than any mechanical switch.Originally posted by crazy steve View PostComment
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Hydraulic Pressure Switch
Ok, Just ordered one, we will see how it goes. This has been a frustrating chain of events.
1979XS1100SF
K&N's and drilled airbox
Jardine 4in1
Dunlop Elite 3's
JBM slide diaphragms
142.5 main jets
45 pilot jets
T.C.'s fusebox & SOFA
750/850 FD mod.
XV 920 Needle Mod.
Mike's XS plastic floats set at 26mm
Venture Cam Chain TensionerComment
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