coltrain Posted July 8, 2009 #1 Posted July 8, 2009 My front brake handle - mastery cyl isn't generating my brake light. I have looked on bikebandit parts diagrams to purchase the new switch and lo and behold I picked the wrong part. Diode? Anyways, was wondering if anyone had the right part number for this bad boy before I throw anymore money away!
rhncue Posted July 8, 2009 #2 Posted July 8, 2009 My front brake handle - mastery cyl isn't generating my brake light. I have looked on bikebandit parts diagrams to purchase the new switch and lo and behold I picked the wrong part. Diode? Anyways, was wondering if anyone had the right part number for this bad boy before I throw anymore money away! You need to state what year as they are different from 83 through 85 to 86 on. Dick
coltrain Posted July 8, 2009 Author #3 Posted July 8, 2009 Whoops!!! My Venture is an 85 model.. the really fast brown.
mbrood Posted July 8, 2009 #4 Posted July 8, 2009 I show... 41V-83980-01-00 Stop Switch Assy $34.70 at Zanotti Parts https://www.zanottimotor.com/shopping/pLookUp.php Are ya sure yours isn't repairable?
Squeeze Posted July 8, 2009 #5 Posted July 8, 2009 .. Are ya sure yours isn't repairable? Amd you checked with a short flying Wire if the Switch is at Fault ?
coltrain Posted July 9, 2009 Author #6 Posted July 9, 2009 yeah the switch is bad.. thanks for the help with the part number mbrood!
dreamerjoe Posted May 13, 2012 #7 Posted May 13, 2012 Hello All, Happy Mothers day! Does anyone know of how to repair front brake light switch, beings that they are discontinued? '84 Venture Royale. Have a Great Day!!
bongobobny Posted May 13, 2012 #8 Posted May 13, 2012 They are a sealed unit, can't be disassembled. I should have a spare someplace you can have. If it is a Royale then you have cruise so you need the 4 wire one. You could try soaking the switch in rubbing alcohol and work it while submersed, it may help itthe switch...
dingy Posted May 13, 2012 #9 Posted May 13, 2012 They are a sealed unit, can't be disassembled. I should have a spare someplace you can have. If it is a Royale then you have cruise so you need the 4 wire one. You could try soaking the switch in rubbing alcohol and work it while submersed, it may help itthe switch... Not correct grasshopper, pebble is still in my hand. Here is a link to disassembling the brake & clutch switches on a bike with cruise. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=42720 Next link is for a bike without cruise. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=43024 Gary
dreamerjoe Posted May 14, 2012 #10 Posted May 14, 2012 (edited) Thanks Guys, really appreciate the link...Thanks To Mr. Jerry for the help and part also...am checking link for switch, and going to put part on tomorrow if I don't have to go to work!! Thanks again!! Just got neutral switch plate swapped out with new o'ring. cleaned the area really good with brake parts cleaner....still cleaning gasket material off of outer cover. Should have it back together and road tested tomorrow...still have to try the dissassembly and cleaning on brake light switch..! I seem to be having a rash of switch issues. First my bike then my truck....will it ever stop?!?!? LOL Thanks for all the help. Did some riding today, but before I did, I swapped out the small plastic pieces from the clutch and front brake switches, they are the same on my bike for some odd reason...supposed to be 1984 Venture Royale, but insurance card says 1983....hmmm...any VIN code ninjas out there...? But not sure what PO did to bike either...but it worked!! Brake switch had melted and the spring contact was set in plastic and unmovable without destroying the plastic slider. So checked clutch switch on the off chance it would be compatible, and low and behold, it even had four contacts....so just swapped them out...and cleaned flat contact areas for brake switch...worked perfect from Sweeny to Angleton to Cleveland to Beaumont to Kemah then back home...Yay me!! LOL Have a Great day....still have a bit of an oil leak still though...think it might be oil level sender...will clean and evaluate soon! Edited May 21, 2012 by dreamerjoe new info!!
KenP Posted September 9, 2012 #12 Posted September 9, 2012 Thanks Guys, really appreciate the link...Thanks To Mr. Jerry for the help and part also...am checking link for switch, and going to put part on tomorrow if I don't have to go to work!! Thanks again!! Just got neutral switch plate swapped out with new o'ring. cleaned the area really good with brake parts cleaner....still cleaning gasket material off of outer cover. Should have it back together and road tested tomorrow...still have to try the dissassembly and cleaning on brake light switch..! I seem to be having a rash of switch issues. First my bike then my truck....will it ever stop?!?!? LOL Thanks for all the help. Did some riding today, but before I did, I swapped out the small plastic pieces from the clutch and front brake switches, they are the same on my bike for some odd reason...supposed to be 1984 Venture Royale, but insurance card says 1983....hmmm...any VIN code ninjas out there...? But not sure what PO did to bike either...but it worked!! Brake switch had melted and the spring contact was set in plastic and unmovable without destroying the plastic slider. So checked clutch switch on the off chance it would be compatible, and low and behold, it even had four contacts....so just swapped them out...and cleaned flat contact areas for brake switch...worked perfect from Sweeny to Angleton to Cleveland to Beaumont to Kemah then back home...Yay me!! LOL Have a Great day....still have a bit of an oil leak still though...think it might be oil level sender...will clean and evaluate soon! Just curious if the plunger should slide "freely" once it is assembled back in the housing, or is it more "snug." I am in the process of cleaning mine, but when I put the plunger back in with the contacts, it doesn't seem to have much freeplay, which is why I think the brake light is intermittent when I use the front lever. Thanks...... Ken
84VentureMatt Posted October 7, 2021 #13 Posted October 7, 2021 I have a 84 front Brake light switch is not working the PO had a tech look through said irreplaceable can't get the parts anymore ...I am sure someone has figured this out by now so who knows how to fix the FBLS for an 84 VR ?
saddlebum Posted October 7, 2021 #14 Posted October 7, 2021 Are the brake lights staying on or not working at all. If they are staying on check the amount of sloppiness in the lever pivot. I drilled and re-bushed mine. If they are not coming on check the switch and make sure its clean and not sticking in. The switch is pretty basic and there really is not much that can go wrong with them short of sticking or getting dirty. Also check it for proper adjustment.
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