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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 04:54 PM
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How hard is it to replace the front lever brake switch. Rookie mistake, I didnt shim it and the head of the switch broke off.

you live and you learn.

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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 09:23 PM
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This should Help.
It's Easy, but than again-depends on your skill level.

 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 07:13 AM
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I broke mine off too about 60,000 miles ago... tapped in a small button head screw and it has been working fine.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 10:04 AM
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Mine has been broken for at least 3 years. I have never bothered to replace it. One day soon though...
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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did the same... no problem, take your time with the solder...
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 10:16 AM
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Must be more common than I thought. Mine broke last summer when I dumped it in some sand. Brake light flickers constantly now, just the right spot I guess. Dealer missed it when they fixed the bike and now it's too late to claim it on ins. I'll have to dick with it when I get home. I like the button head screw idea, if I can find one small enough.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 10:18 AM
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It's a crime that something so important is made so cheaply and easily broken. It's as if they hadn't charged enough for the bike that they had to cut corners.
 
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Originally Posted by handyhoward
I broke mine off too about 60,000 miles ago... tapped in a small button head screw and it has been working fine.
Thats what I did... lol
 
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Shouldn't be hard to replace, I've had mine of before, but I know they cost about ten times what they're worth to get a new one, so fix yours if you can.
 
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Mine still works but the top popped off. I think I use the small screw idea. I just have to fine something small to use...

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