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Old 04-26-2014, 04:39 PM
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My ride has GMA custom handlebar controls. I've had them all apart and there is no place for a switch to activate the brake light. So I figure I'll just put a pressure switch in. Problem is, there is no banjo fittings to put a banjo bolt switch in and the front brake line is all one piece. Any cost effective ideas?
 
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Old 04-26-2014, 05:27 PM
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Can you something like the old enduro bikes. Drill a little hole in the brake perch and use a switch that is activated when you pull on the lever.
 
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Not without drilling thru the master cylinder
 
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can you remove the fitting at the end of the brake line and change to a banjo fitting?
 
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Cleanest way to do it, is to mount a rear brake junction block under the lower triple tree....use a 2 piece front brake line and a regular pressure switch.

 
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they make a front brake switch that is the banjo bolt at the same time - it has 2 small thin wires that come out the front and can be brought back into the switch housing -- i dont have a picture of it, i have them in stock and will do one tomorrow if you want - jz
 
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Tomorrow I'll post pics of both ends of the brake line so you can see the fittings that are on there now.
 
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go to Mid USA motorcycle parts page 1 - 60 - banjo bolt brake switch
 
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Originally Posted by johnjzjz
go to Mid USA motorcycle parts page 1 - 60 - banjo bolt brake switch
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Problem is, there is no banjo fittings to put a banjo bolt switch in and the front brake line is all one piece. Any cost effective ideas?

Probably has flair fittings
 
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Originally Posted by Tom84FXST
Probably has flair fittings
a GMA with out a banjo end - and i didnot read it all thats twice you caught me hahhahahaha -- i stand corrected -- jz
 


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