brake lights not working


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johnod
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brake lights not working

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I finally got my blinker problem figured out , only to find I have no brake light, using either brake, so I kind of doubt both switches failed at the same time.
I believe the brake light is staying on at all times.
Anyone recommend a place to start looking for the problem?

Is there any brake wiring in the headlight shell?
That's where my blinker problem was.

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Re: brake lights not working

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If the light is staying on all the times, it may well be one of the switches that is stuck/kaputt.

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Re: brake lights not working

Post by Rick Pope »

Try un-plugging the wire from the front switch. It's under the front master cylinder.
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Either garage is too small or we have too many bikes. Or Momma's car needs to go outside.

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Re: brake lights not working

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Yes it was a brake switch sticking, the rear one.

Thanks

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