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Vortex adj. rearset install on 05' 636

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Old 04-24-2007 | 09:14 PM
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I am looking for some inside info from anyone who has installed a Vortex adjustable rearset on an 05' ZX636. I have one burning a hole in my toolbox but I have questions about the brake side and associated hydraulic pressure switch and whether or not it is possible to change to GP style shifting with the supplied shift lever. Any assistance would be very much appreciated.
 
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Old 04-24-2007 | 09:49 PM
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I posted the same topic in the general tech section a couple days ago and i dont think any people on here have these set except for me and you. i think im gonna have the stealership install my pressure switch when i get my bike inspected this weekend. in the mean time i just make sure to hit my front brake everytime lol
 
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Old 04-24-2007 | 10:10 PM
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i told you how to do the switch man
 
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Old 04-24-2007 | 10:17 PM
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yeah but im still confused is the brake fuid going to be running through the switch? i know this is something simple but i dont ahve much experience with brake systems except for replacing the pads.
 
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Old 04-24-2007 | 10:27 PM
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yes, the fluid pressure is what activates the switch.
 
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Old 04-24-2007 | 10:31 PM
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Default RE: Vortex adj. rearset install on 05' 636

you replace your stock banjo bolt with the one on the switch and wire it into your stock rear brake light plug, or just splice the wires and your in.
 
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Old 04-24-2007 | 10:33 PM
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Default RE: Vortex adj. rearset install on 05' 636

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I am looking for some inside info from anyone who has installed a Vortex adjustable rearset on an 05' ZX636. I have one burning a hole in my toolbox but I have questions about the brake side and associated hydraulic pressure switch and whether or not it is possible to change to GP style shifting with the supplied shift lever. Any assistance would be very much appreciated.
yes, you can run the gp shift set up with what you have in the vortex package.
 
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Old 04-24-2007 | 10:37 PM
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so the switch installs on top of the master cylinder?
 
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Old 04-24-2007 | 10:51 PM
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wherever theres a banjo bolt. id put it on the master but i have seen them on the rear caliper also.
 
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Old 04-24-2007 | 11:12 PM
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i'll have to take a closer look at it when i get home tonight. thanks man
 



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