KZR's Bikes of the Month for 2024

GPZ750R1 front brake light switch

More
18 Feb 2021 22:21 #843700 by 750 R1
GPZ750R1 front brake light switch was created by 750 R1
Would anyone be able to post a picture of a GPZ750R1 front brake light switch please, mine was covered in brake fluid and just disintegrated when I tried to remove it. So far I've searched online but couldn't find anything definitive...

Thanks..

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
19 Feb 2021 04:46 #843705 by Polish
Replied by Polish on topic GPZ750R1 front brake light switch
What year? I have a 82 KZ750 LTD if it is the same.

JL

1979 Honda CB400T Cafe Racer (current ride)
1982 KZ750 LTD (current project)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • ThatGPzGuy
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • More Sparky than Speed Racer
More
19 Feb 2021 05:53 - 19 Feb 2021 05:53 #843707 by ThatGPzGuy
Replied by ThatGPzGuy on topic GPZ750R1 front brake light switch
Do you mean this?
Partzilla $28.56

Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
"If you didn't build it, it's not really yours"
Attachments:
Last edit: 19 Feb 2021 05:53 by ThatGPzGuy.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
19 Feb 2021 06:47 #843709 by martin_csr
Replied by martin_csr on topic GPZ750R1 front brake light switch
Assuming it's an 82 USA model, OEM should be available. either from the Kawasaki dealer or Partzilla or whatever site you prefer.
Using the part number from the link below, there's an Emgo brake light switch available on EB & probably elsewhere.

www.partzilla.com/catalog/kawasaki/motor...ront-master-cylinder

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
19 Feb 2021 15:01 #843735 by 750 R1
Replied by 750 R1 on topic GPZ750R1 front brake light switch

martin_csr wrote: Assuming it's an 82 USA model, OEM should be available. either from the Kawasaki dealer or Partzilla or whatever site you prefer.
Using the part number from the link below, there's an Emgo brake light switch available on EB & probably elsewhere.

www.partzilla.com/catalog/kawasaki/motor...ront-master-cylinder


Thanks for the reply's fella's, Its an Australian model {1982} , apparently it has the same switch as the 1984 GPZ1100's but I looked at an 1100's switch yesterday and it didn't look like it would fit. Because my original switch crumbled ,I couldn't eve see how it was mounted, even though that should be obvious. the 1100 has a slightly different master cylinder. I ran out of time yesterday to pull the 1100 switch off and see if it fits. The bike is about 50kilometers away and I won't be working on it again till Monday. Would anyone have a pic of the GPZ 750 R1 master cylinder showing the switch fitted ? I've had trouble locating parts here in Australia so if I have to order from overseas I want to make sure I get the correct part ...

Thanks for your help...

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • ThatGPzGuy
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • More Sparky than Speed Racer
More
19 Feb 2021 15:12 #843736 by ThatGPzGuy
Replied by ThatGPzGuy on topic GPZ750R1 front brake light switch

Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
"If you didn't build it, it's not really yours"
Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
19 Feb 2021 16:57 #843742 by 750 R1
Replied by 750 R1 on topic GPZ750R1 front brake light switch
Thanks ThatGPzGuy, much appreciated....

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Scirocco
  • Offline
  • Premium Member
  • Never change a running system
More
19 Feb 2021 17:20 #843743 by Scirocco
Replied by Scirocco on topic GPZ750R1 front brake light switch
Had to replace three front break light switches on my Hayabusa in five years,
I converted all my mechanic acutated brake light switches to hydraulic acutated brake light switches on all of my bikes.
Trust me, they will last for ever without any issues like the 45+ years old Z1 switches.



Attachments:
The following user(s) said Thank You: slayer61

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
20 Feb 2021 14:11 #843793 by 750 R1
Replied by 750 R1 on topic GPZ750R1 front brake light switch

Scirocco wrote: Had to replace three front break light switches on my Hayabusa in five years,
I converted all my mechanic acutated brake light switches to hydraulic acutated brake light switches on all of my bikes.
Trust me, they will last for ever without any issues like the 45+ years old Z1 switches.




Thanks, this looks like a great alternative...

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
23 Feb 2021 23:07 #843974 by BobberDan
Replied by BobberDan on topic GPZ750R1 front brake light switch
79-82 I have recently changed out with clutch handle safety switch
Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Powered by Kunena Forum

If you like KZR Please consider making a donation. Thank you.

KZRider is free, but not without cost.

Please consider chipping in a few bucks to help cover the cost of running the KZR servers.