2018+ Softail Models Breakout

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Old Aug 24, 2025 | 08:07 AM
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Ok the switch in my front brake was sticking leaving the tail light on . I fixed that but now I have no running light put a new bulb in still no running light . From what I understand there's no dedicated fuse for it . Any ideas ?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2025 | 09:01 AM
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What lights are you running (stock or aftermarket)? How did you damage/fix the brake switch?
 
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What lights are you running (stock or aftermarket)? How did you damage/fix the brake switch?
Stock lights took the brake lever off and cleaned the the plunger and lubed it . The brake light works perfect now but no running light
 
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I bought a two pack of bulbs and replaced the one I had first with the other one in the pack and it worked . So I guess the 1st new bulb was bad , see how it goes everything is working now . Oh yeah what was causing the plunger to stick was bug goo . A couple of weeks ago I rode past a big lake in the middle of the night and went through the worst bug "Storm " I've ever been through.
 
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That's great you got it worked ...
 
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That's great you got it worked ...
I've got to quit riding on those Damn Oklahoma roads . Last three rides there I've had a huge nail in my tire , blown fork seal and now the brake light problem. Going to stay in Arkansas awhile next trip is to Eureka Springs for Bikes Blues and Barbecue.
 
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