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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Wv7o
Don't forget to check the light bulb.
its not the bulb if the brake light comes on when he uses the front brake. my moneys on rear brake switch
 
Old Jul 18, 2013 | 08:47 AM
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I had my 09 Nightster for a year and a half and in that time I had to replace the rear brake light switch twice. If your brake lights work when using the front lever but not the rear it's almost definitely your switch. Easy to change out, at least on the XL, dunno about others yet.
 
Old Jul 18, 2013 | 08:55 AM
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LOL,bad wording!!
 
Old Jul 18, 2013 | 08:57 AM
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Thanks for the help!!
 
Old Jul 18, 2013 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by HooliganCycles
its not the bulb if the brake light comes on when he uses the front brake. my moneys on rear brake switch
+1....or could be the wiring , see if you have 12 volts going to the switch. also.
 
Old Jul 18, 2013 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Ridin on the darkside
+1....or could be the wiring , see if you have 12 volts going to the switch. also.
Most likely the switch, If you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras!
 
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