Front brake light switch
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 414
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From: Saskatchewan, Canada
So I planned on the set screw...took it all apart and my tap and die set did not work well to make threads....so I tried a self tapping metal screw...went right in and works awesome...now to put some miles on it and see how it works!
Thinking maybe I should have jb welded around it and most likely still will.
Thinking maybe I should have jb welded around it and most likely still will.
Former Sponsor
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 19,364
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From: Los Angeles, CA
I finally decided to fix my switch a month or so ago. When I took it out I found it was not broken, but had failed to function. there was no fix except for a new switch as i tested it every which way possible. So sometimes they just die. My bike is a 2002 so I guess almost 10 years is enough time for it to go out.
Drew
Drew
2nd Gear
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 6
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From: cleveland
Yip, I broke the tip off the front brake light switch (didn't know about the shim in the front brake lever trick). Rather than installing a new switch - which is a pita, I epoxied a small piece of plastic to the end of the switch and put everything back together. Works fine for now - hope it last. Anyone else glue a piece to the switch to fixe it??
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 128
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From: Harker Heights, TX
I just had mine replaced under warranty for the same reason. Not broken but just stopped working.
I finally decided to fix my switch a month or so ago. When I took it out I found it was not broken, but had failed to function. there was no fix except for a new switch as i tested it every which way possible. So sometimes they just die. My bike is a 2002 so I guess almost 10 years is enough time for it to go out.
Drew
Drew