Hi folks!

I have a simple question....

What thread size is the bolt which holds the banjo fitting at the top of the front brake line, to the master cylinder, on a 2012 Softail Slim?

I've decided to replace the wretched stock brake light switch with a hydraulic bolt/switch.
Cheers

Andy
2012 Softail Slim
1995 883 Sportster
Hampshire, England

 

7/16 unf

 

Thanks Mr G!

Have now ordered a 7/16 unf single banjo bolt/brake light switch from Goodridge.

Andy
2012 Softail Slim
1995 883 Sportster
Hampshire, England

 

Well,


despite the banjo bolt arriving, I haven't used it. Not only because cutting & reconnecting the wires in the cramped space of the switch housing would be a night mare, but also because the switch wasn't damaged and was working (ie, switching on & off) so why replace it??

So, the solution I have reached is this - comprising two ideas picked up on this forum.


1. Use a trimmed-down plastic nut to hold the switch firmly in place. I believe a lot of problems with this switch stem from it being pushed back in the housing (not shimming the lever) and a lot of good switches are replaced when they don't need to be.


2. Superglue a small piece of plastic to the back of the lever where it bears on the switch. I used a cut-out piece from a an old distilled water bottle.


With these two things done, my original (and undamaged) front brake light switch works a treat!!!


Hope this helps someone.


Cheers!


Andy


'95 XLH 883
'13 FLS Slim
Hampshire
UK