July 12th, 2010, 09:48 AM | #1 |
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brake light issue
Ok so last night I was backing up to a parking place and noticed when I use my rear brake brake that the tail light does not come on, I have never noticed this until last night because I was backing up to a huge window. so whats up how can I fix this if in fact it lights off the back brakes? No I'm not boxing up my my bike and shipping it to anyone for "disposal" because it's "defective" sorry. Any Idea's
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July 12th, 2010, 09:58 AM | #2 |
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Change the bulb, it's a standard 1157.
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July 12th, 2010, 10:07 AM | #3 |
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Just when you use the back brake?
Something must be wrong with the rear brake switch or it's components. Check to make sure the spring is still attached. If so then it may need adjusting. See "Brake Light Switches" in your owners manual under the "Maintenance & Adjustment" section.
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July 12th, 2010, 10:07 AM | #4 |
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if its not the bulb...try and check the connection on the rear brake sensor located by right rear set and brake pedal. may just need to be turned or adjusted to make it come back on
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July 12th, 2010, 10:08 AM | #5 |
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nice job jason....think you beat me only by seconds on this one!
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July 12th, 2010, 10:09 AM | #6 |
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July 12th, 2010, 10:11 AM | #7 |
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Yeah I think your right. About 15 secs later my iPhone notified me of your post. Team effort though.
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July 12th, 2010, 10:34 AM | #8 |
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No the bulb's not broken, it comes on with the front break. I check the switch on the rear when I get home.
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July 12th, 2010, 11:00 AM | #9 |
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Look in your MOM and adjust the rear brake switch!
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July 12th, 2010, 11:08 AM | #10 |
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MOM= Motorcycle Owner's Manual
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July 12th, 2010, 11:20 AM | #12 |
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July 12th, 2010, 11:29 AM | #13 |
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my rear brake's toggle switch spring has come loose a few times. not since i switched to some aftermarket rear-sets and fabbed my own mount for it. nice and solid now.
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July 12th, 2010, 11:33 AM | #14 |
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I noticed something like this with my bike and upon further inspection I found that it just took more pressure to have the rear brake light come on when I asked the dealer they said it was because people tend to rest their foot on the rear brake so the switch is not activated until you really have it stepped on. Maybe off base but it is worth checking out.
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July 12th, 2010, 11:35 AM | #15 |
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July 12th, 2010, 11:41 AM | #16 |
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It's cool. I'm confident there will be some issue with your switch. Check it out when you can. Should just be a small adjustment.
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July 13th, 2010, 07:22 AM | #17 |
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yes it was the switch needed adjusting, I fiddled with it some last night and got it to come on. I'm taking my kids on vacation today so It will have to wait for final adjustment till I return, glad to know it was something simple though.
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July 13th, 2010, 07:34 AM | #18 |
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Awesome. Glad it was a simple fix.
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July 13th, 2010, 07:34 AM | #19 |
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July 26th, 2010, 12:46 PM | #20 |
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Reading the manual should be a requirement. You'd know to check the light more often (it suggests every ride) AND how to adjust it. I just put my hand behind it while seated and press the brake. My hand will light brighter and I'll know that it's working.
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July 26th, 2010, 07:57 PM | #21 |
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Funny you say that I did read the manual, I went back after reading your reply and found Page 121-122 (break light switch adjustment), and 161-162(about the labels on the bike) are missing from my Manual, I just never noticed becasue I never looked at the page numbers... Quality control must suck at the printers lol!!! I went to my dealer and they photocopied said pages for me, now I have them (would have given me a new manual but I have written stuff on the cover of mine). Good thing I had an electronic copy of the service manual to use to fix the problem. I kinda figured something came loose just wasn't sure.
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