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Old May 17, 2017 | 06:48 AM
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Anybody ever have any problem with there cruise engaging?
Its come on but won"t engage all the time??? Maybe the switch is bad or sticking?? Any thoughts??
 
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I just had my master cylinder replaced on my Fat Boy S, the cruise 'thinks' the brake is on so won't engage. See if your front brake lever is sticking (your brake light will stay on sometimes when you hold it and then let go).
 
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Thanks, I will check that first..
 
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