Can this indicate an issue ??

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Jan 14, 2019 | 02:24 PM

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The_Old_Bill

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Originally Posted by Bob_fxdb

is that even possible? Hmm

op, LED?

The only LED's on my bike is a Tri-Bar tail/brake unit, but the light in question was coming on before I installed it..

Jan 14, 2019 | 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tall Timber

If it's just a red light I'll bet if you check you fault codes it will say "Front brake stuck" or whatever the error is for you MC either needing a bleed or replacing.

I'm on my second master cylinder, we bled the brakes regularly but eventually that annoying red light would come back so we replaced the MC.

Next time it comes on - push the front brake lever forward with your fingers and see if it goes out.

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Originally Posted by Tall Timber

It does it because the brake light stays on.....because the master cylinder is clapped out or needs a flush and the lever isn't returning all the way forward.

Edit - Fat Bobs (in particular) are notorious for it.

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Originally Posted by crusader1xxx

I would start with your charging system including the battery cables and battery. Sometimes the cables come loose and can cause problems...

The brake light switch in the front MC can also stick..same with the rear...

These replies are a great help. Gives me somewhere to start to diagnose the issues.. Thanks very much for your time and input.

Jan 15, 2019 | 05:48 PM

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usually happens when your brake light switch is sticking. Check your front brake switch behind the front brake lever. Clean with some sort of chemical then test ride.