Author Topic: Brake Lite Switch Wire  (Read 2332 times)

Mike Sal

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Brake Lite Switch Wire
« on: April 11, 2014, 03:20:34 PM »
A question for those of you with later model bikes.....how long is the wire used to activate the switch?  From photos it looks to be 5 or 6 inches long, but thought I'd ask so I can mimic what everyone else has.
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Re: Brake Lite Switch Wire
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2014, 05:01:24 PM »
Mike ,

I have that wire here , somewhere . But , of course , I can't seem to find it . :(
Seems I recall it not being as long as 5 - 6 inches . Seems closer to about 3 inches .

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Re: Brake Lite Switch Wire
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2014, 05:48:02 PM »
The one on my 57 I believe was original...it was 5 inches from hole to hole, it was made of brass I believe it could not be reused it was brittle and broke...I made the new one out of stainless safety wire here is a pic of the old one
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Re: Brake Lite Switch Wire
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2014, 06:32:03 PM »
The windings on relics wire look OEM ( same as my wire ) . But , I don't think mine is brass and it seemingly is not as long . That could well be due to CRS syndrome . ;) I still haven't found that dang wire . :(

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Re: Brake Lite Switch Wire
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2014, 06:48:48 PM »
My 55 doesn't have a brake light switch, nor do I see where one would mount.Was this an add on? Or did some models just get brake lights and some didn't?

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Re: Brake Lite Switch Wire
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2014, 08:13:29 PM »
I would think a '55 would have a brake light and switch .

You can see where my '57 brake switch mounts .
That tab has about a 1/2" hole to accept the switch .



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Re: Brake Lite Switch Wire
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2014, 08:16:08 PM »
Same as mine!!
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