Brake Light Always On

Cookie0925 · September 4th, 2012, 06:31 PM

Hey all,

Looking for a little advice for a problem with my 2009 that I noticed this evening. It looks as though my brake light is constantly on. The previous owner had a flashing brake light installed (blinks 5 times, then goes solid). I have had the bike for a little over 100 miles and have not noticed any issues with the brake light prior to tonight. About two weeks ago, I took the bike into the shop to make sure everything is in proper working order and had the brake fluids flushed.

When I first turn the key, the rear light flashes and then stays solid as if I have applied the brakes. If I apply the front or rear brakes, there is no change in the intensity of the light. I have read that it may be the rear brake pedal switch, however I am not sure how you adjust this.

Thanks for the help!

choneofakind · September 4th, 2012, 06:34 PM

Try ruling things out.

First thing I would do is take the flasher out of the circuit and see if the problem still occurs.

Lychee · September 4th, 2012, 06:59 PM

disconnect the rear brake pedal switch and see if the light goes out.

paulforaname · September 5th, 2012, 12:07 AM

hi,

check brake switch with spring attached as can sometimes need adjusting, happened to mine. found kinda behind break pedal on right side of bike.

Cookie0925 · September 5th, 2012, 05:48 AM

Thanks everyone! The brake switch "screw" was barely threaded in. I assume this happened after they changed the brake fluids a few weeks ago. Regardless, it is fixed!

September 4th, 2012, 06:31 PM	#1
Cookie0925 ninjette.org newbie Name: Brooke Location: Atlanta, GA Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r SE Posts: 4	Brake Light Always On Hey all, Looking for a little advice for a problem with my 2009 that I noticed this evening. It looks as though my brake light is constantly on. The previous owner had a flashing brake light installed (blinks 5 times, then goes solid). I have had the bike for a little over 100 miles and have not noticed any issues with the brake light prior to tonight. About two weeks ago, I took the bike into the shop to make sure everything is in proper working order and had the brake fluids flushed. When I first turn the key, the rear light flashes and then stays solid as if I have applied the brakes. If I apply the front or rear brakes, there is no change in the intensity of the light. I have read that it may be the rear brake pedal switch, however I am not sure how you adjust this. Thanks for the help!

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September 4th, 2012, 06:34 PM	#2
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Try ruling things out. First thing I would do is take the flasher out of the circuit and see if the problem still occurs.

September 4th, 2012, 06:59 PM	#3
Lychee sail away Name: Jon Location: San Jose Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): gixxer (sold), ninjette (upgrade!) Posts: 964 Blog Entries: 8	disconnect the rear brake pedal switch and see if the light goes out.

September 5th, 2012, 12:07 AM	#4
paulforaname ninjette.org member Name: Paulie Location: Melbourne, Australia Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 51	hi, check brake switch with spring attached as can sometimes need adjusting, happened to mine. found kinda behind break pedal on right side of bike.

September 5th, 2012, 05:48 AM	#5
Cookie0925 ninjette.org newbie Name: Brooke Location: Atlanta, GA Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r SE Posts: 4	Thanks everyone! The brake switch "screw" was barely threaded in. I assume this happened after they changed the brake fluids a few weeks ago. Regardless, it is fixed!