Just noticed a slight issue with my tail light, need some advice.

beta7 · July 6th, 2013, 09:12 PM

Hi there so today was the first day that I have ever ridden the ninja in the rain. Its quite fun but as I got to work I noticed an issue with the rear tail light.

Now I did install an aftermarket tail: http://www.motodynamic.com/product_i...roducts_id=227 its perfect and it is wired well so that the wires are protected from water.

The issue I have is simply this: the tail light when the bike was wet today with the key in the on position had the light turn on and zero flicker, i than applied pressure on front break and the tail light went on as it should to display that I am breaking and it functioned fine, when I proceeded to do the same thing via the rear break the light did what it should and than stopped, however a few seconds later it proceeded to flicker as though i am applying and releasing pressure though I am doing nothing. I turn the bike off make sure there is zero pressure of any sort on both breaks and turn it back on, same thing... light is fine with nothing being done and works perfect with front break, than again with back and it does the same thing....

Though that can be resolved by simply using front only and being careful the issue occurs when the motor is on and im assuming that because of the vibration in the bike any light movement of the rear break is actuating that light.

Its not an issue with wiring because everything in the rear was literally bone dry when i opened it up away from the rain and in an enclosed area, all cables are tight and in no way loose, I would greatly appreciate any sort of feedback so I can look into this further.

Also, side note this issue only occurred today and only in wet condition i.e. raining. The moment it dried up one hour later the issue has completely gone away and the rear tail light functions as intended.

Here is a video if it should help:

http://www.youtube.com/embed/8xkpZ-V...6ArW18pk87SzUg

fishdip · July 6th, 2013, 09:39 PM

Is it one over the lights that is suppose to do that?

beta7 · July 6th, 2013, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishdip

Is it one over the lights that is suppose to do that?

Yes the light when pressed flickers twice than stays solid

here is a video of the light under normal operations and it again did the flicker for a little bit when i pressed on the rear break

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXZBwmQRCAQ

DaBlue1 · July 6th, 2013, 11:18 PM

Did you try adjusting the rear brake light switch.
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...15&postcount=6

beta7 · July 8th, 2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBlue1

Did you try adjusting the rear brake light switch.
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...15&postcount=6

did that just today. now its just a matter of time

DaBlue1 · July 9th, 2013, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBlue1

Did you try adjusting the rear brake light switch.
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...15&postcount=6

Quote:

Originally Posted by beta7

did that just today. now its just a matter of time

If adjusting the rear brake switch does not fix the flicker after releasing the the brake, try turning off the alert function to see if that corrects the problem.

beta7 · July 9th, 2013, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBlue1

If adjusting the rear brake switch does not fix the flicker after releasing the the brake, try turning off the alert function to see if that corrects the problem.

alert function? where and what is that?

edit: also, all things are perfect now and i've adjusted the rear break so it wont be so sensitive to the tail light it was way sensitive to the point where it should show im breaking with no real pressure put on the plate. so thats taken care of now hopefully nexttime it rains we will find out and the issues resolved.

dfox · July 9th, 2013, 06:43 PM

by alert function, he just means the "flicker" as you called it. That can be turned on and off on most of the aftermarket LED lights that have that feature.

glad to see you're all fixed, I had the same issue with my bike when I initially installed my light.

July 6th, 2013, 09:12 PM	#1
beta7 ninjette.org member Name: tamas Location: canada Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 27	Just noticed a slight issue with my tail light, need some advice. Hi there so today was the first day that I have ever ridden the ninja in the rain. Its quite fun but as I got to work I noticed an issue with the rear tail light. Now I did install an aftermarket tail: http://www.motodynamic.com/product_i...roducts_id=227 its perfect and it is wired well so that the wires are protected from water. The issue I have is simply this: the tail light when the bike was wet today with the key in the on position had the light turn on and zero flicker, i than applied pressure on front break and the tail light went on as it should to display that I am breaking and it functioned fine, when I proceeded to do the same thing via the rear break the light did what it should and than stopped, however a few seconds later it proceeded to flicker as though i am applying and releasing pressure though I am doing nothing. I turn the bike off make sure there is zero pressure of any sort on both breaks and turn it back on, same thing... light is fine with nothing being done and works perfect with front break, than again with back and it does the same thing.... Though that can be resolved by simply using front only and being careful the issue occurs when the motor is on and im assuming that because of the vibration in the bike any light movement of the rear break is actuating that light. Its not an issue with wiring because everything in the rear was literally bone dry when i opened it up away from the rain and in an enclosed area, all cables are tight and in no way loose, I would greatly appreciate any sort of feedback so I can look into this further. Also, side note this issue only occurred today and only in wet condition i.e. raining. The moment it dried up one hour later the issue has completely gone away and the rear tail light functions as intended. Here is a video if it should help: http://www.youtube.com/embed/8xkpZ-V...6ArW18pk87SzUg

July 6th, 2013, 09:39 PM	#2
fishdip ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Fish Location: co Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250/300 Posts: A lot.	Is it one over the lights that is suppose to do that? __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered never go faster than your brakes can be applied...

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July 6th, 2013, 11:18 PM	#4
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Did you try adjusting the rear brake light switch. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...15&postcount=6

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dfox ninjette.org sage Name: Fox Location: Boston Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 881	by alert function, he just means the "flicker" as you called it. That can be turned on and off on most of the aftermarket LED lights that have that feature. glad to see you're all fixed, I had the same issue with my bike when I initially installed my light.