KPX front brake wire connection

fishaholic · 01-20-2023, 09:20 PM

Does it matter which prongs on the switch the wires hook to? There is a black wire and what appears to be a green/white stripe. The 2 prongs look to be the same size.

TominMO · 01-20-2023, 09:43 PM

Is there any lettering or symbols to indicate which goes to which? I think black would be ground. It may not matter though. It just wants to see current when you make the connection by pulling the lever.

Jerry: Any chance you can get a wiring diagram from Venom?

**JerryHawk250** · 01-21-2023, 03:24 AM

It doesn't matter. The brake switch only completes the circuit.

fishaholic · 01-21-2023, 06:20 PM

Ok thanks guys, I hooked the wires up no particular way and it works. It makes sense that when engaged all it does is make the connection between the two wires. So the bike is together with no problems, started as soon as I touched the starter button and everything seems to be adjusted perfect as far as the clutch and brake lever play. The chain has 1 inch of movement in it. So far its very impressive! Hopefully the shocks will settle in after a few hundred miles, I'm 5'10 and barely stand flat footed while sitting on it.

**JerryHawk250** · 01-21-2023, 06:33 PM

I'm 5'10" as well. The rear shock will settle in. I can now flat foot the KPX. I got into the habit of mounting the bike like a horse. While it's on the kickstand I put my left foot on the peg and swing the right leg over the seat. Ain't as young as I use to be. Lol

fishaholic · 01-21-2023, 07:35 PM

Thats the way I have to mount it too(almost 65 years old). Just have to make sure its on firm ground.

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fishaholic Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: central florida Posts: 15	KPX front brake wire connection Does it matter which prongs on the switch the wires hook to? There is a black wire and what appears to be a green/white stripe. The 2 prongs look to be the same size. __________________ ____________________________________________ 2022 kpx250 2007 Suzuki dr650se(project bike) 2002 Hyosung prima 50 1979 Kawasaki KZ650sr 1972 Kawasaki F7 175 1971 Kawasaki G5 100
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TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 1,871	Is there any lettering or symbols to indicate which goes to which? I think black would be ground. It may not matter though. It just wants to see current when you make the connection by pulling the lever. Jerry: Any chance you can get a wiring diagram from Venom? __________________ 2021 Lifan Xpect--sold 2022 Lifan KPX 1972 Honda CT90--The Carrot 1969 Honda CT90--The Tomahto Cheesy is the WDK (workplace drama king). Now retired. Nope, back in the saddle. Climate: The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24fWmNA6lM How our government really works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjadCd0VRBw Question all authority.....think for yourself
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01-21-2023, 03:24 AM	#3
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,561	It doesn't matter. The brake switch only completes the circuit. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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01-21-2023, 06:20 PM	#4
fishaholic Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: central florida Posts: 15	Ok thanks guys, I hooked the wires up no particular way and it works. It makes sense that when engaged all it does is make the connection between the two wires. So the bike is together with no problems, started as soon as I touched the starter button and everything seems to be adjusted perfect as far as the clutch and brake lever play. The chain has 1 inch of movement in it. So far its very impressive! Hopefully the shocks will settle in after a few hundred miles, I'm 5'10 and barely stand flat footed while sitting on it. __________________ ____________________________________________ 2022 kpx250 2007 Suzuki dr650se(project bike) 2002 Hyosung prima 50 1979 Kawasaki KZ650sr 1972 Kawasaki F7 175 1971 Kawasaki G5 100
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01-21-2023, 06:33 PM	#5
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,561	I'm 5'10" as well. The rear shock will settle in. I can now flat foot the KPX. I got into the habit of mounting the bike like a horse. While it's on the kickstand I put my left foot on the peg and swing the right leg over the seat. Ain't as young as I use to be. Lol __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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01-21-2023, 07:35 PM	#6
fishaholic Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: central florida Posts: 15	Thats the way I have to mount it too(almost 65 years old). Just have to make sure its on firm ground. __________________ ____________________________________________ 2022 kpx250 2007 Suzuki dr650se(project bike) 2002 Hyosung prima 50 1979 Kawasaki KZ650sr 1972 Kawasaki F7 175 1971 Kawasaki G5 100
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