Brake Lite Switch Wire

[Mike Sal]

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.
Mike Sal

[pd]

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 .

Pete .

[relic]

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

[pd]

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 .

Pete .

[Sonrisers]

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?

[pd]

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 .



Pete .

[relic]

Same as mine!!