EX LONERIDER
07-07-2007, 12:14 AM
ok, so looking through threads about this subject (brake light conversion) i had one problem. i dont usually use my rear brakes for anything, most of the braking is done with the front. so thus to be more effective, you need a front brake switch rather then a rear.
i seen a solution for the rear switch but the front i didnt find much on it. so, looking around i noticed that the dual sport (street legal) bikes have the same darn front master as the 400ex (and likely evry other new bike) so knowing honda, its likely they used the same cast etc for all their bikes and sure enough, theres a spot for a front brake switch on my 400ex.
now, this then led me to servicehonda.com and looked it up. sure enough. its the same part and all you need is a brake switch from a XL600 or any XL model and voilah! factory 400ex brake switch. just order up the switch and factory bolt that holds it in, run some wires to your choice of brake light, power source, and done.
i dont think i found anyone who did a write up on this so if anyone cares, ill do a step by step document on how to do it with pictures, part numbers, etc. :D
i seen a solution for the rear switch but the front i didnt find much on it. so, looking around i noticed that the dual sport (street legal) bikes have the same darn front master as the 400ex (and likely evry other new bike) so knowing honda, its likely they used the same cast etc for all their bikes and sure enough, theres a spot for a front brake switch on my 400ex.
now, this then led me to servicehonda.com and looked it up. sure enough. its the same part and all you need is a brake switch from a XL600 or any XL model and voilah! factory 400ex brake switch. just order up the switch and factory bolt that holds it in, run some wires to your choice of brake light, power source, and done.
i dont think i found anyone who did a write up on this so if anyone cares, ill do a step by step document on how to do it with pictures, part numbers, etc. :D