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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: Codoloco on February 21, 2015, 12:33:46 AM

Title: Wire that connects to the front brake fluid reservoir
Post by: Codoloco on February 21, 2015, 12:33:46 AM
Hi guys just wondering, I eneded up ordering universal clutch and brake levers and was wondering what is the wire going into the brake fluid reservoir.   I see the hose but there is a wire also plugged into it... Can I take that wire off
Title: Re: Wire that connects to the front brake fluid reservoir
Post by: Malfruen on February 21, 2015, 03:00:41 AM
That wire might be for the switch for your brake lights. Not too sure though, haven't had need to change anything with the brakes.
Title: Re: Wire that connects to the front brake fluid reservoir
Post by: Janx101 on February 21, 2015, 03:40:41 PM
Yes for brake lights. .. you don't 'need' it. .. for brake only function... but the Leos might get a bit funny about no light! ;)
Title: Re: Wire that connects to the front brake fluid reservoir
Post by: Codoloco on February 21, 2015, 05:51:30 PM
Lol I see what you mean... I thought the back brake lever controls the rear light though.    Thanks!!

Link to the levers
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NRB-Red-brake-clutch-levers-for-Suzuki-GS500-1989-2008-/281509322502
Title: Re: Wire that connects to the front brake fluid reservoir
Post by: Codoloco on February 21, 2015, 08:13:59 PM
This is the reservoir that i bought.. What can I do with the brake wire?battery?" guess i need to look at it again or buy a manual
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CNC-Brake-Clutch-Master-Cylinder-Fluid-Reservoir-Tank-Oil-Cup-Motorcycle-6-Color-/151482612036?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&var=&hash=item2345113944&vxp=mtr

Title: Re: Wire that connects to the front brake fluid reservoir
Post by: Iarn on February 21, 2015, 08:18:23 PM
Is it a single wire or is it the safety switch, which has two prong connectors?
Title: Re: Wire that connects to the front brake fluid reservoir
Post by: Codoloco on February 21, 2015, 08:26:02 PM
It splits off with the brake fluid line from the caliper  and connects in or near the brake fluid reservoir.  Pretty sure it was a two prone connecter.. im not near my bike an my memory is not serving its purpose right now.  I bought levers as well.. i probably dont make sense right now.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NRB-Red-brake-clutch-levers-for-Suzuki-GS500-1989-2008-/281509322502
Title: Re: Wire that connects to the front brake fluid reservoir
Post by: Iarn on February 21, 2015, 08:36:21 PM
Did they look similar to this?

...Just you know, on the brake lever side.

(http://www.bbburma.net/MiscFotos/100_1230_ClutchEngagementSwitch.jpg)

Title: Re: Wire that connects to the front brake fluid reservoir
Post by: Codoloco on February 21, 2015, 08:39:30 PM
Its underneath the brake fluid reservoir, Ill have to take a picture i probably cant explain well.. its right beside the brake fluid line. 
Thats the clutch cable/lever
Title: Re: Wire that connects to the front brake fluid reservoir
Post by: Iarn on February 21, 2015, 08:44:53 PM
Yes, it's the clutch in the picture. However, the switch hook-ups look similar to that on both sides. A picture of what you're describing would certainly help!  :icon_lol:
Title: Re: Wire that connects to the front brake fluid reservoir
Post by: Codoloco on February 21, 2015, 08:51:54 PM
Yes I'm looking for the front brake side, the side with the brake fluid reservoir.   The clutch lever doesn't have the reservoir on top of it.. Ill take a picture just cant right now  :icon_confused:

Im taking the brake fluid reservoir off and putting the new one on so i dont know what to do with the wire thats beside the front brake fluid line on my 92
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