that front brake switch

[nairb]

After a long delay in rebuilding the re5m I have started back on its restoration.  I finished connecting up as much of the wiring loom as practicable.

All seemed to be working ok..... except the front brake switch.  Oh, I thought, I must have left it off in the past.

After much messing about, I finally read that the UK bikes did not have the switch.  Despite the wiring loom having the 3 pin connector in place.  Who were they kidding.  My GT750L came with a front brake switch..... so why not the re5??.

Anyway, a 3p connector is now on its way in the post.  Another "little" job to be done.

Nairb

[t140v]

I replaced the Suzuki front brake light switch with a banjo bolt pressure operated brake light switch so no more wondering if the light works when the lever is pulled, did it on my Bonneville as well.

[timpa136]

A pressure switch should surely do the job.

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Is this what you ordered?

[nairb]

I had to order the female part of the front brake switch in the headlight.

This one -

I didn't want to cut the loom to use the bullet connectors that came with a new handlebar switch I already have.

I have used one of those banjo bolt pressure switches on my xs650 xs2.  Works well.  I have those traditional brake switches on my other old Suzuki bikes - the gt750 & gt550.

I am still surprised that Suzuki decided to leave the brake switch off.  Must have saved them tuppence.