Modern Vespa : Is there a switch for the GS150 hand brake lever?

Is there a switch for the GS150 hand brake lever?

OP manuelsimi UTC details Member 1958 GS150 VS4 1979 P200E 2024 GTS 300 Super 1974 Ciao Joined: UTC Posts: 16 Location: Simi Valley, CA
OP manuelsimi Member 1958 GS150 VS4 1979 P200E 2024 GTS 300 Super 1974 Ciao Joined: UTC Posts: 16 Location: Simi Valley, CA	UTC quote I am not sure if I should install a switch for the GS150 hand brake lever to activate the brake light the same way the foot lever works or I should just keep it as original as possible. What do you guys think?

SoCalGuy UTC details bodgemaster 63 GL, 76 Super (x2), 74 Primavera (x2), 79 P200, 06 Fly 150 Joined: UTC Posts: 7814 Location: So Cal
SoCalGuy bodgemaster 63 GL, 76 Super (x2), 74 Primavera (x2), 79 P200, 06 Fly 150 Joined: UTC Posts: 7814 Location: So Cal	UTC quote If you can find the switch or fabricate something that doesn't ruin the aesthetic, sure why not. Never hurts to be seen when you're braking. good luck finding one of these

jedihunter UTC details Hooked 66 bluebadge, 73 primavera,2x 74 rally,79 p200e 64 gl 306 2x 64 vbb Joined: UTC Posts: 331
jedihunter Hooked 66 bluebadge, 73 primavera,2x 74 rally,79 p200e 64 gl 306 2x 64 vbb Joined: UTC Posts: 331	UTC quote Scooter west has both the switch and mounting bracket listed. You will need to drill and tap the lever, for the post the switch hits.

kmf UTC details Hooked various, but less than I used to have Joined: UTC Posts: 200 Location: San Anselmo
kmf Hooked various, but less than I used to have Joined: UTC Posts: 200 Location: San Anselmo	UTC quote You would be better off installing a P style inline switch that you can hide in the headset rather than an external thing.

jedihunter UTC details Hooked 66 bluebadge, 73 primavera,2x 74 rally,79 p200e 64 gl 306 2x 64 vbb Joined: UTC Posts: 331
jedihunter Hooked 66 bluebadge, 73 primavera,2x 74 rally,79 p200e 64 gl 306 2x 64 vbb Joined: UTC Posts: 331	UTC quote Do that ^ A much cleaner solution!

OP manuelsimi UTC details Member 1958 GS150 VS4 1979 P200E 2024 GTS 300 Super 1974 Ciao Joined: UTC Posts: 16 Location: Simi Valley, CA
OP manuelsimi Member 1958 GS150 VS4 1979 P200E 2024 GTS 300 Super 1974 Ciao Joined: UTC Posts: 16 Location: Simi Valley, CA	UTC quote Something like this? https://www.scooterwest.com/left-lh-lever-holder-perch-1996-2005-lt150-vespa-et2-vespa-et4.html ⚠️ Last edited by manuelsimi on UTC; edited 1 time

OP manuelsimi UTC details Member 1958 GS150 VS4 1979 P200E 2024 GTS 300 Super 1974 Ciao Joined: UTC Posts: 16 Location: Simi Valley, CA
OP manuelsimi Member 1958 GS150 VS4 1979 P200E 2024 GTS 300 Super 1974 Ciao Joined: UTC Posts: 16 Location: Simi Valley, CA	UTC quote or this other one? https://www.scooterwest.com/vnx-vsx-brake-light-switch-073611.html

GickSpeed UTC details Ossessionato Joined: UTC Posts: 2788 Location: Racing Capital of the World
GickSpeed Ossessionato Joined: UTC Posts: 2788 Location: Racing Capital of the World	UTC quote Get a P200.

BajaRob UTC details Ossessionato 1961 VS5T, 1981 P200E, 2003 Malaguti F12 Phantom,Rigid Frame Chopper, 2001 Harley FXDXT Joined: UTC Posts: 2153 Location: Ventura, CA
BajaRob Ossessionato 1961 VS5T, 1981 P200E, 2003 Malaguti F12 Phantom,Rigid Frame Chopper, 2001 Harley FXDXT Joined: UTC Posts: 2153 Location: Ventura, CA	UTC quote I don't see the point in trying to add a switch. I'm not a saint with my build but that seems ludicrous in my mind.

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