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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB350/400 => Topic started by: gaz172 on February 02, 2023, 09:18:40 PM
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On my 400/4 i did away with the front brake switch and put a stainless goodridge hose from master cylinder to caliper and it passed mot's in the eighties. i am now using it like that now but have been told this is illegal does anyone know if this is true as i was thinking of doing the same with the one i am working on now.
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Gaz, surely the issue is not one of legality, but rather safety? Bikes are dangerous enough without being rear-ended for the sake of a switch.
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Any bike manufactured before 1986 only needs EITHER a front or rear switch, not both.
But personally, I think the use of either brake should go through a switch, it's basic safety common sense.
4.3.2. Switching
Motorcycles first used on or after 1 April 1986 must have a stop lamp that switch on from both brake controls. However, a small number of motorcycles first used from this date were approved with the stop lamp switching on by only one control
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You can get these or similar
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From here to run the same arrangement through this and position it where convenient https://www.demon-tweeks.com/mocal-in-line-brake-light-switch-sender-adaptor-mochar3/
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You can get a banjo bolt with switch built in
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Any bike manufactured before 1986 only needs EITHER a front or rear switch, not both.
But personally, I think the use of either brake should go through a switch, it's basic safety common sense.
4.3.2. Switching
Motorcycles first used on or after 1 April 1986 must have a stop lamp that switch on from both brake controls. However, a small number of motorcycles first used from this date were approved with the stop lamp switching on by only one control
Thanks julie thats what i thought. always worth checking
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Ebay item 203463672328
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Ebay item 203463672328
thanks might give that a try