Planet Minis

mini_thump · 07-01-2008, 09:13 PM

I got my XJR in today, and am wiring the taillight in to the brake switches. The rear will work with the banjo fitting on the master cylinder, but the front brake line goes directly into the master cylinder. Will the brake switch work on the banjo on the front caliper? I really don't feel like rigging up a spring loaded switch.

Here is the switch I'm using.

Kurlon · 07-01-2008, 09:36 PM

It'll work there, but that's another wire you have to run back up to the bike from below the sliders, which means it'll be flexing constantly. I'd just use a microswitch on the brake master. It's a standard part that is used on tons of bikes, easy to replace if it ever acts up, and they typically don't.

mini_thump · 07-01-2008, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurlon

I'd just use a microswitch on the brake master.

Can you find me a link for one? I've never heard of this, and it sounds like a better option. Thanks for the input.

mike224 · 07-02-2008, 06:29 AM

Bring it over this weekend and ill fix it.

07-01-2008, 09:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
mini_thump 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: denton, tx Posts: 1,091	Pitster XJR Lighting I got my XJR in today, and am wiring the taillight in to the brake switches. The rear will work with the banjo fitting on the master cylinder, but the front brake line goes directly into the master cylinder. Will the brake switch work on the banjo on the front caliper? I really don't feel like rigging up a spring loaded switch. Here is the switch I'm using.

07-01-2008, 09:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kurlon Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Windham, ME Posts: 7,798	Re: Pitster XJR Lighting It'll work there, but that's another wire you have to run back up to the bike from below the sliders, which means it'll be flexing constantly. I'd just use a microswitch on the brake master. It's a standard part that is used on tons of bikes, easy to replace if it ever acts up, and they typically don't. __________________ http://www.x386.net/TTR 2004 ST3 - 'Duckie'?!?! 2005 CRF70RR - MiniGP Weapon 2005 CRF70 - Dirt Donk 2008 Pitster Pro X4 Motard 1991 GS500E - LRRS/CCS #771

07-02-2008, 06:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
mike224 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 640	Re: Pitster XJR Lighting Bring it over this weekend and ill fix it.

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