I need to install a mechanical NOT a hydraulic brake switch onto my motorcycle. The bike is a 1978 Suzuki DR 370 enduro. The tail light bulb contains 2 filaments but I only get 2 wires coming out of the back of the tail light. I was told one wire for each filament and it grounds itself. hence why I‘m not seeing 4 wires. Anyway the main problem I am having is I‘m not able to find any mechanical brake switches to rig up to it. I keep finding hydraulic ones which I can‘t use. Been to numerous shops and researched online to no avail. I don‘t mind modifying an aftermarket switch if need be, because finding stock parts seems impossible and expensive anyway. I‘m sure ill figure out how to wire it in when I get a switch that will work but if anyone could tell me how that would be great too.
You should check the front universal joint on the rear drive shaft. I have seen it many times. Chevrolet transmission technician for 12 years.
right foot brake lever, pull switch mounts to lower right frame with long skinny spring mounting to eye hole on foot brake lever. also check wires behind head light if there is a head light. also visual inspection of bulb is not always clear. is it a 6 volt or 12 volt system, i cant remember. a 6 volt bulb chapped my *** once in a 12 volt systemi felt very stupid about that
Get a switch from a cycle salvage or from any bike using rear cable drum brakes. Sometimes they go cheap and dont put the third wire in the taillight receptacle, even though you need it for a brakelight. Can you use a HYD switch on the front?
A generic replacement brake light switch is something you used to see all the time in bike shops. There are still plenty of bikes that use them, so you ought to be able to get a replacement switch for any bike that does and adapt it to your use.
excessive drive train vibrations maybe, i wonder if the transfer case is bad. maybe a broken transfer case mount, is it on the top, side, bottom?
