brake light issue

Kitdog · July 12th, 2010, 09:48 AM

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

Alex · July 12th, 2010, 09:58 AM

Change the bulb, it's a standard 1157.

dubojr1 · July 12th, 2010, 10:07 AM

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.

Brently7785 · July 12th, 2010, 10:07 AM

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

Brently7785 · July 12th, 2010, 10:08 AM

nice job jason....think you beat me only by seconds on this one!

bob706 · July 12th, 2010, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitdog

No I'm not boxing up my my bike and shipping it to anyone for "disposal" because it's "defective"

sorry. Any Idea's

But it's broken.

+1 for changing the bulb. While your at it buy a bunch of 'em. 1157's are the reason I went with LED's.

dubojr1 · July 12th, 2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Brently7785

nice job jason....think you beat me only by seconds on this one!

Yeah I think your right. About 15 secs later my iPhone notified me of your post. Team effort though.

Kitdog · July 12th, 2010, 10:34 AM

No the bulb's not broken, it comes on with the front break. I check the switch on the rear when I get home.

g21-30 · July 12th, 2010, 11:00 AM

Look in your MOM and adjust the rear brake switch!

dubojr1 · July 12th, 2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by g21-30

Look in your MOM and adjust the rear brake switch!

huh?

kkim · July 12th, 2010, 11:11 AM

MOM= Motorcycle Owner's Manual

dubojr1 · July 12th, 2010, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

MOM= Motorcycle Owner's Manual

Ohhhhhhh....... Got it.

alex.s · July 12th, 2010, 11:29 AM

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.

Gfortunes · July 12th, 2010, 11:33 AM

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.

Kitdog · July 12th, 2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dubojr1

huh?

That's what I was thinking too WTF

dubojr1 · July 12th, 2010, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitdog

That's what I was thinking too WTF

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.

Kitdog · July 13th, 2010, 07:22 AM

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.

dubojr1 · July 13th, 2010, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitdog

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.

Awesome. Glad it was a simple fix.

Alex · July 13th, 2010, 07:34 AM

CZroe · July 26th, 2010, 12:46 PM

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.

Kitdog · July 26th, 2010, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

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.

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.

July 12th, 2010, 09:48 AM	#1
Kitdog ninjette.org guru Name: Kit Location: New Mexico Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 1996 Yahmaha YZ 125... Both in Blue the coolest color Posts: 285	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 __________________________________________________ "Well you know, for me, the action IS the juice"

July 12th, 2010, 09:58 AM	#2
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July 12th, 2010, 10:07 AM	#3
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July 12th, 2010, 10:07 AM	#4
Brently7785 NinjArmy Name: Brenton Location: East Lansing, MI Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Diablo Black (SOLD) Posts: 71	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 __________________________________________________ Diablo Black 09' Ninja 250R / Fender Elim / DynoJet Kit / Sticker Delete / Painted Windscreen / CF TP / Rear Seat Cowl / HotBodies MGP Exhaust / Flush LED Front & Mini CF LED Rear Blinkers

July 12th, 2010, 10:08 AM	#5
Brently7785 NinjArmy Name: Brenton Location: East Lansing, MI Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Diablo Black (SOLD) Posts: 71	nice job jason....think you beat me only by seconds on this one! __________________________________________________ Diablo Black 09' Ninja 250R / Fender Elim / DynoJet Kit / Sticker Delete / Painted Windscreen / CF TP / Rear Seat Cowl / HotBodies MGP Exhaust / Flush LED Front & Mini CF LED Rear Blinkers

July 12th, 2010, 10:34 AM	#8
Kitdog ninjette.org guru Name: Kit Location: New Mexico Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 1996 Yahmaha YZ 125... Both in Blue the coolest color Posts: 285	No the bulb's not broken, it comes on with the front break. I check the switch on the rear when I get home. __________________________________________________ "Well you know, for me, the action IS the juice"

July 12th, 2010, 11:00 AM	#9
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	Look in your MOM and adjust the rear brake switch!

July 12th, 2010, 11:11 AM	#11
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	MOM= Motorcycle Owner's Manual

July 12th, 2010, 11:29 AM	#13
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	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. __________________________________________________

July 12th, 2010, 11:33 AM	#14
Gfortunes love to ride Name: George Location: Bloomington, IN Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Ebony/Candy Persimon Red Posts: 53	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.

July 13th, 2010, 07:22 AM	#17
Kitdog ninjette.org guru Name: Kit Location: New Mexico Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 1996 Yahmaha YZ 125... Both in Blue the coolest color Posts: 285	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. __________________________________________________ "Well you know, for me, the action IS the juice"

July 13th, 2010, 07:34 AM	#19
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	__________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 26th, 2010, 12:46 PM	#20
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	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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