Front Brake Lever Wont Activate Brake Light

DmbShn41 · May 10th, 2014, 07:09 AM

I'm looking at wiring schematics, but was wondering if anyone had this issue? The rear brake will activate the brake light, but using the front brake, the light won't come on. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks~

kennetht · May 10th, 2014, 07:10 AM

did it work prior? or has it never worked before?

Motofool · May 10th, 2014, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DmbShn41

I'm looking at wiring schematics, but was wondering if anyone had this issue? The rear brake will activate the brake light, but using the front brake, the light won't come on. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks~

Both switches are in parallel connection with the brake light.

In your case, look for a defective switch or open circuit (loose connectors or broken wires) for the front portion.

DmbShn41 · May 10th, 2014, 08:09 AM

I bought bike used, 8,000 miles. PO not available to answer. Just trying to fix up little things. He hacked this bike pretty good. I tore it down in November to jet carbs, remove air box, pod filters. Fuse for horn is removed, but when I replaced it, it works. He removed license plate light for a crap hack of the fender eliminator, and left wires dangling in rear compartment.

Is the front switch part of the lever assembly, or separate?

r6boater · May 10th, 2014, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DmbShn41

I bought bike used, 8,000 miles. PO not available to answer. Just trying to fix up little things. He hacked this bike pretty good. I tore it down in November to jet carbs, remove air box, pod filters. Fuse for horn is removed, but when I replaced it, it works. He removed license plate light for a crap hack of the fender eliminator, and left wires dangling in rear compartment.

Is the front switch part of the lever assembly, or separate?

Separate:

http://www.mrcycles.com/oemparts/a/k...aster-cylinder

DmbShn41 · May 10th, 2014, 08:18 AM

Awesome. Tearing bike apart now. Thanks all for help.

DmbShn41 · May 10th, 2014, 11:56 AM

Was able to get down to just the switch, and its bad. I can move the prongs on the switch and get good readings with my meter, but just moving the prong will make or break the switch. Going to get a replacement.

Also, I didn't check while I was there, but I should be able to get voltage on one of the wires coming in, correct?

May 10th, 2014, 07:09 AM	#1
DmbShn41 Wannabe Reborn Name: Unregistered Location: Cincy Ohio Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 302	Front Brake Lever Wont Activate Brake Light I'm looking at wiring schematics, but was wondering if anyone had this issue? The rear brake will activate the brake light, but using the front brake, the light won't come on. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks~ __________________________________________________ " If you're here to show off and prove that your crotch rocket is faster than my Harley, you can leave now. "

May 10th, 2014, 08:09 AM	#4
DmbShn41 Wannabe Reborn Name: Unregistered Location: Cincy Ohio Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 302	I bought bike used, 8,000 miles. PO not available to answer. Just trying to fix up little things. He hacked this bike pretty good. I tore it down in November to jet carbs, remove air box, pod filters. Fuse for horn is removed, but when I replaced it, it works. He removed license plate light for a crap hack of the fender eliminator, and left wires dangling in rear compartment. Is the front switch part of the lever assembly, or separate? __________________________________________________ " If you're here to show off and prove that your crotch rocket is faster than my Harley, you can leave now. "

May 10th, 2014, 08:18 AM	#6
DmbShn41 Wannabe Reborn Name: Unregistered Location: Cincy Ohio Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 302	Awesome. Tearing bike apart now. Thanks all for help. __________________________________________________ " If you're here to show off and prove that your crotch rocket is faster than my Harley, you can leave now. "

May 10th, 2014, 11:56 AM	#7
DmbShn41 Wannabe Reborn Name: Unregistered Location: Cincy Ohio Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 302	Was able to get down to just the switch, and its bad. I can move the prongs on the switch and get good readings with my meter, but just moving the prong will make or break the switch. Going to get a replacement. Also, I didn't check while I was there, but I should be able to get voltage on one of the wires coming in, correct? __________________________________________________ " If you're here to show off and prove that your crotch rocket is faster than my Harley, you can leave now. "

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May 10th, 2014, 07:10 AM	#2
kennetht ninjette.org member Name: Ken Location: Central New Jersey Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 219	did it work prior? or has it never worked before?