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Old Nov 28, 2022 | 07:38 PM
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2006 FXSTSi brake wire has a voltage drop. It's probably in the switch itself. It looks like a PITA to fix. Has anyone fixed the handbrake switch, or can I just replace it?
 
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Old Nov 28, 2022 | 07:48 PM
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Only have a rear brake, what is the front brake for? Backing up?
 
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Old Nov 28, 2022 | 08:11 PM
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Several youtubes on this. You might get lucky. I did.
 
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Search : "harley front brake switch replacement" on Youtube. A few videos to help diagnos and replace if need be.
 
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I replaced my 04. Just blanket the tank and go slow and take pictures. I didn't fish your part but later ones just plug.

Mine was cut wires, soldier, wrap a couple tight wraps of plastic tape and shrinkwrap.

I as usual then sealed ends of shrink with rtv black.

There is a little V bronze spring clip that holds switch in place. Be sure it's in place. Tight working in that little clam shell.
 

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I just cut the old switch out and soldered in a new switch using the existing wires.
 
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