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Offline AndyH

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CB500K1 front brake stop switch
« on: December 12, 2020, 10:17:07 AM »
Hi folks, it appears the subject switch on my K1 has packed it in!   :(
DSS et al apparently don't have any in stock.
Can the switches be refurbished in any way?

Andy

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Re: CB500K1 front brake stop switch
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2020, 11:03:11 AM »
Thirty quid posted or so on eBay but someone on the forum should have a good used one. They are common to loads of models.
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Re: CB500K1 front brake stop switch
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2020, 01:13:10 PM »
In answer to the original question, no they cant be refurbed.

I canh have a look in my lockup but not toll next weekend now

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Re: CB500K1 front brake stop switch
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2020, 01:42:30 AM »
In answer to the original question, no they cant be refurbed.

I canh have a look in my lockup but not toll next weekend now

Thanks in advance Bryan!
Andy

1971 CB750K1
1972 CB500 Four K1 (SOLD)
1978 Suzuki GS750E
Previously....
1967 Honda Sports 90
1971 Yamaha CT2 175
1973 Yamaha RD250
1975 Kawasaki KX125
1979 Yamaha XT250T
BMW R65
BMW R80
BMW R100LT

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Re: CB500K1 front brake stop switch
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2021, 10:17:02 AM »
OK so DSS were able to source a genuine replacement from their US store, which arrived yesterday.
Is there a way to replace the faulty switch without having to completely drain the brake fluid?
Andy

1971 CB750K1
1972 CB500 Four K1 (SOLD)
1978 Suzuki GS750E
Previously....
1967 Honda Sports 90
1971 Yamaha CT2 175
1973 Yamaha RD250
1975 Kawasaki KX125
1979 Yamaha XT250T
BMW R65
BMW R80
BMW R100LT

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Re: CB500K1 front brake stop switch
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2021, 12:33:26 AM »
Fraid not, as soon as you remove the old switch it will allow air into the system, try clamping the pipe above the junction to stop the fluid draining down from the master cylinder as that will make bleeding the system afterwards much easier.

Thanks.
Andy

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1972 CB500 Four K1 (SOLD)
1978 Suzuki GS750E
Previously....
1967 Honda Sports 90
1971 Yamaha CT2 175
1973 Yamaha RD250
1975 Kawasaki KX125
1979 Yamaha XT250T
BMW R65
BMW R80
BMW R100LT

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Re: CB500K1 front brake stop switch
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2021, 08:21:53 AM »
I sometimes recover them by applying a very high voltage across them, whilst operating them hydraulically. Once the spark across the contact gap  cleans away some of the contact corrosion, they often come back to life again. Then once a resistance is built up,  by repeatedly switching a couple of amps through them  from an inductive load (e.g. like the solenoid start switch coil) they gradually build up a very low resistance again.

However if they have leaked hydraulic oil inside they are generally fooked. Same goes for engine oil pressure switch and similarly for 400/4 etc horns.

Also plenty around used, as stated previously.
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