Brake light?

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Jul 20, 2010 | 11:22 AM

HarleyCanada

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Brake light?

Just wondering if any of you have had a similar problem with your brake light. The brake light stays on after my front brake has been used?. I can get it to return to running light by giving the brake lever a slight push forward? I know the problem is in the front brake lever, because when I use the rear brake everything returns to normal. My bike is an 04 FXSTS. I have read my manual, and it slightly talks about the switch. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

Jul 20, 2010 | 02:38 PM

jimmers1817

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I've never had that problem but it does sound like it's the switch. Ever have the right controls off?

Jul 20, 2010 | 02:56 PM

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The switch is probalby ok since you can return to running lights by pushing the lever forward. Inside the controls, there is a metal strip (I think it is copper) that provides a spring load against this switch. It may be possible that that strip broke in half and is no longer providing the spring load.