Author Topic: El Cheepo front brake switch replacement  (Read 4147 times)

Offline Chaos

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El Cheepo front brake switch replacement
« on: May 01, 2015, 07:16:22 PM »
Did not want to pay what BMW wants for their stupid plunger brake light switches on my k75.  Ordered a universal pull switch and rigged up a set up that works and isn't too obtrusive.  Only needed to fab a small angle bracket to bolt on the handlebar mount, and drill a 1/16 hole in the edge of the brake lever.  Splice the wires into the old switches harness.  There is not much movement so adjusting the switch in and out is touchy, but do-able.   I was able to angle the bracket a little to line up with the hole in the brake lever.  The rod travels through the hole where the original switch screwed in.  I may add a washer to the brake handle where the rod is bent so it doesn't wear down the aluminum. 
  • sw ohio
1987 K75S    VIN 0231
Original owner, Original litter
200,000 miles (plus or minus) and 5 paint jobs
sold 6/23
2023 Ural 2WD sidecar (BMW's bastard step child)

Offline wmax351

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Re: El Cheepo front brake switch replacement
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2015, 09:23:47 PM »
The cheapskate in me approves. Excellent high quality bodge!  Probably works as well as stock too! :euro :2thumbup:
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 91 BMW K75 Standard, 98 Moto Guzzi California EV
Bikes:
Current:1991 BMW K75 Standard, 1998 Moto Guzzi California EV11
Past: '83 BMW R65LS, '75 Honda CB550F, '69 Honda CB175, 1999 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, 1973 Triumph Tiger TR7V, 1971 BMW R75/5 in Toaster outfit, 1979 Harley Davidson XLS-1000 Sportster Roadster

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Re: El Cheepo front brake switch replacement
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2015, 12:19:11 AM »
So far so good.  My bike has an embarrassing number of hinges, fasteners and latches from Home Depot or Lowes on it.  most have lasted much  longer than the original BMW parts they replaced.
  • sw ohio
1987 K75S    VIN 0231
Original owner, Original litter
200,000 miles (plus or minus) and 5 paint jobs
sold 6/23
2023 Ural 2WD sidecar (BMW's bastard step child)

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