Rear brake switch

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bigun · #1 Post by **bigun** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 8:51 am

Hi,

I need to get my bike mot-ed this week and noticed yesterday while checking a few things over that the rear brake switch is knackered. The brake lights work from the front so I have brake lights. Would it be an mot failure?

If it is, would any old switch fit or is it Mr Aprilia rip off and long waiting time for me?

Any help appreciated.

Cheers

fastasfcuk · #2 Post by **fastasfcuk** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 9:39 am

hi bigun, sorry it's a failure the brake light as to work on both hand and foot.

bigun · #3 Post by **bigun** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 10:40 am

Cheers,

thought it probably was like. Have just taken it off and tried to overhaul it bu its goosed. Gonna try and get a universal one tomorrow I hope.

Pierre · #4 Post by **Pierre** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 3:17 pm

Theres one on my trackbike if you want it but I dunno if it works cos theres no lights

My mates gsxr had rearsets on with no switch and we just gaffa-taped a small alarm tamper switch to click when you pressed the lever.

bigun · #5 Post by **bigun** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 4:05 pm

Cheers m8. I'll see if I can get one on the hill tom. I've seen a universal one for £3.50 at M&P on the net so will see whats what. Failing that, I'll give you a shout. Thanks.

WhiteRhino · #6 Post by **WhiteRhino** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 12:44 pm

I had to replace mine and the Aprilia part only cost about a tenner I think and my dealer had them in stock. Take the old one along though because they did try to give me the wrong one to start off with.

bigun · #7 Post by **bigun** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 1:00 pm

Cheers.

I'm going to Kawasaki Newcastle after work tonight as they've broken a few RSV's recently so hopefully have one lying about. Bloomin mot failure for a pesky switch. Its only knackered cos i never use it!

Fausto · #8 Post by **Fausto** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 4:17 pm

I broke my switch when I decided I would remove it for some stupid reason. Seems they are made of tinfoil and it just collapsed when I applied a spanner. So go easy on the new one.

I'll have to get another b4 next MOT I guess.