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Old May 19, 2011 | 05:13 PM
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The FSM is mute on where the rear brake light switch mounts on a 1998 FLST. I am assuming it is a tee in the brake line that the switch threads into. It doesn't show mounting position, bracket or anything. Can someone with a FL softail in the mid to late 90's take a picture of the mounting for me and post it up? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 
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Should be in a bracket on the steel (rigid) brakeline between the caliper and the transition to the rubber hose.
 
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Anyone have a pic of this?
 
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This is off a 98 Dyna, the softie is very similar.

 
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Just follow the line back from the master cylinder.

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Just follow the line back from the master cylinder.

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I have nothing to follow. I am building this bike from the ground up.
 
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Originally Posted by Spanners39
This is off a 98 Dyna, the softie is very similar.

Thanks alot. That helps.
 
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I have a '95 FLSTC and there is a small bracket that bolts to the transmision case (lower rear) that attaches the bracket that holds the brakelight switch. I can't figgure out how to post a picture here but if you send me an e-mail address I can send it to you that way.
 
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Not sure if this will work but maybe
 
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Go here- http://www.goodridge.net/webapp/wcs/...1_32019_retail

or get the stock stuff from the dealer.

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