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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 08:33 PM
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Crotonrz, they are LEDs in addition to the stock incandescents. They are not connected as of yet.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 08:36 PM
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Ok, I removed the switch and jumped the connectors. When I did so, the brake light illuminated. From what I'm reading this indicates a bad switch?
If you're talking about the foot switch, then yes.
 
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The brake light switches, especially the front, are very easy to damage when working on the unit such as replacing the bars.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 09:02 PM
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Rear brake, yes. Thanks guys!
 
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Old Aug 29, 2017 | 12:11 PM
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Ehh, too late to the party. . . Had a post but didn't see the others until I posted.
 

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