So, the infamous front stoplight switch probs..
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So, the infamous front stoplight switch probs..
Well, my buddies have been telling me that my stop lights intermittently at times. So, looking at my circuit diagrams, and checking voltages everything seems to be fine. But, here's the problem. If I pull the front brake lever forward (toward front wheel), and then apply the rear brakes, stoplight works fine. So, is this an adjustment or a bad front stoplight switch? Is the switch supposed to be engaged (that is pushed in normally), then when brake lever is used, disengages the switch? little confused here...
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Sorry guys for the confusion. Yes, I'm was asking how the handlebar switch should work. So, Lucky13, you got it right for me. So, when the brake lever is NOT in use, the lever is holding the switch "in". So, is this an adjustment to the brake lever?
BTW, I did a handlebar install last year, so had everything disassembled. Never noticed this before. So I guess I'll disassemble the switch housing from brake lever bracket and re-install?
Seems a little weird that the brake lever is not pushing against the switch to hold it in when not in use....
BTW, I did a handlebar install last year, so had everything disassembled. Never noticed this before. So I guess I'll disassemble the switch housing from brake lever bracket and re-install?
Seems a little weird that the brake lever is not pushing against the switch to hold it in when not in use....
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You need to solder in a new switch. Squeeze the brake lever and put a zip tie end in there. This prevents the lever from pinching the switch when you remove it. Look at the switch, usually if it is broken, it is noticeably distorted. I would guess it will be your switch.
If the brake lever is really sloppy, it would be a brake bleeding job, or a master cylinder rebuild.
If the brake lever is really sloppy, it would be a brake bleeding job, or a master cylinder rebuild.
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I do in fact place a spacer between lever and switch whenever I work on the right hand control. But, sounds like there's a problem with the switch and somehow got damaged. I'll check it. Bike is still under warranty, but hate to tie the bike up if I can fix it myself. I'll go down to HD today and find out how muchb the switch is...
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FLSTC4ME, what was your symptom?
Looking at my front brake lever again, it's definitely not returning back all the way against the switch. Just a 1/16th of an inch less is all i need and the switch would be activated. It's possible I guess that the switch is sticking and not allowing the brake lever to return properly. If I flick the brake lever, it has enough of force to return against the switch and all is well.
Looking at my front brake lever again, it's definitely not returning back all the way against the switch. Just a 1/16th of an inch less is all i need and the switch would be activated. It's possible I guess that the switch is sticking and not allowing the brake lever to return properly. If I flick the brake lever, it has enough of force to return against the switch and all is well.
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Sounds similar to what happened to me. I broke off the little nipple that sticks out from the boot the protects the switch. The switch was fine other then that though, I just found an old scrap piece of plastic and trimmed it down to the size of the little nipple and glued it back on to it. HD wants about $60 for a replacement switch, which I think is crazy. Look at one of your friends bike that has a properly working switch and then compare it to yours. Just squeeze the lever and use a flashlight to look at the switch, no need to disassemble the switch housing.