Brake lights stuck on?
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From: Delawere
Brake lights stuck on?
My break lights are stuck on. It is the handlebar switch doing it. Do these things where out? When I did my controls last year I used a piece of cardboard and they worked great until now. I have to wiggle the lever to make them go off and that is only if I am lucky to get them to go off. The bike is less than a yr old so is this something that the dealer will fix under warranty? Any tricks I might be missing here?
Any help would be great.
Any help would be great.
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I had the same problem when I put on my apes. I found my problem was the front brake lever since I had it powder coated wasn't hitting the switch so I added a little adhesive to the lever to bump it out in that spot. Hope this helps.
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From: H Town
I did the same thing.
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From: Rowlett, Texas
Dealer here doesn't warranty front brake switches. They say too many guys break them when changing grips and bars. Squeeze the lever and look behind it with a flashlight and you should be able to see the plunger. If it sits even with the rubber boot around it then the **** on the end has been broken off. You can screw a #4 3/8" machine screw on the end or buy this replacement http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLE...#ht_3758wt_937. Lots of guys have had good luck with the machine screw.
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From: trivoli illinois
take a close look at the little brass wedge that holds the switch in place. real tight fit, and easy to not get "just right". steve
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