Location of 850T rear brake light switch

[tenelson]

My 850T did not come with a rear brake switch, which is not ideal for safety reasons. I'd like to install a switch, but I don't know where it mounts. Does anyone have a photo of the rear brake switch mounting setup on the 850T?

[JoeW]

I don't have a photo handy but, it hangs from a right angle bracket that is attached to the left battery tray to frame bolt. It's a pull switch that is linked to the brake linkage by a spring. It's not easy to find in the parts manual or in the parts bin. I think it's NLA.

[Two Checks]

With a T you will be using the front brake anyway so the brake light will be lit. Trust me on this.

[Testarossa]

Two Checks is right. My switch spring broke decades ago. But if you need one to pass an inspection, Emco makes a pull switch for old Triumphss that could be fiddled to work.

[tenelson]

Ok, I can visualize that. Sounds like I need to start scouring eBay for a used part plus the bracket. I mostly use the front brake, but for slow speed stuff around town, I use the rear brake more. Which is where I'm more worried about getting rear ended.

[Idontwantapickle]

Two Checks is right. My switch spring broke decades ago. But if you need one to pass an inspection, Emco makes a pull switch for old Triumphss that could be fiddled to work.

 :+1

[Late to the party]

I'm redoing an 850T as well. The original rear brake switch corroded and fell off years ago. However, looking at where it mounts (down below, underneath and behind), I didn't even bother looking for an OEM switch. As has been mentioned, a standard,  weather-proof pull switch will do the job.

Lateness.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Both pieces you need are the same as on a late V7 Sport. The original switch, part no. 1474 1110, looks like this:



The mounting bracket, part no. 1474 2900, is an "L" shaped piece.

You might check with Harper's to see if they have them.

[Charles in Lake Charles]

One just sold on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rear-drum-brake-switch-w-mounting-braket-stainless-hardware-Moto-Guzzi-850T-/121601402027