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November 8th, 2011, 11:00 PM
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ladyrocket
Name: Megan
Location: Cali
Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Posts: 84
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Brake light not working when I use the back brake?
My friend followed me home the other day and commented on how I never use my brakes. I told him that I use my brakes plenty and I was confused on why he was saying this. Apparently my brake light is not activated when I use the rear brake but it works when I use the front. What the hell?
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November 8th, 2011, 11:16 PM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Calvin
Location: Quesnel, B.C
Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), 2013 300SE Posts: 276
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There is a switch attached by a spring off your rear brake pedal. The switch is located at the top of the footpeg bracket. Just adjust the nut till the brake light comes on about a 1/4 inch into the pedal stroke. that way you aren't riding around with your brake light on if your foot is just resting on your pedal.
Last futzed with by KELPHYN; November 8th, 2011 at 11:27 PM. Reason: added picture |
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November 8th, 2011, 11:19 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Brian
Location: Detroit, MI
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.
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^ exactly right. Here's a link to the FAQ for reference.
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_do_...brake_lever%3F |
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November 9th, 2011, 12:00 AM
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ninjette.org dude
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/moved to new-gen tech
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November 9th, 2011, 12:34 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Brian
Location: Detroit, MI
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Actually I love using the rear brakes. It has many purposes.
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November 9th, 2011, 12:35 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: J
Location: Irvine
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawi Ninja 250R Posts: 14
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The exact same thing happened to me last night.
Another possibility is the spring that's attached to the switch came loose. So if adjusting the switch isn't doing anything for you, just look at the right rearset of your bike from the rear wheel and see if the spring is just hanging loose. Here's a pic, the spring I'm talking about is the one on the left. http://media.photobucket.com/image/r...d/P1010038.jpg |
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November 9th, 2011, 11:09 AM
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Name: rock
Location: greenville, south carolina
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.
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