Brake Light
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I assume that the only risk he is that the brake light is not working since the brakes seem to be working fine. I may have to bring it in to the dealer. Either way, I'll let you guys know what happened.
Thanks again for all the advice.
Thanks again for all the advice.
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BTW. I followed these directions exactly as illustrated.
http://www.ehow.com/video_5538516_re...bar-grips.html
http://www.ehow.com/video_5538516_re...bar-grips.html
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Nothing wrong with the video instructions provided you don't accidentally dislodge the brake switch or squeeze the lever while you have the housing apart. I"m still willing to bet you accidentally killed the switch.
But yes, you can more or less safely ride to the dealer. Light not working doesn't affect the braking ability. Just keep in mind that no-one following you will know when you hit your brakes. I'd at least use the old hand signal for stopping (left arm out, elbow bent, fingertips pointing to the pavement, palm facing behind in case you're a whippersnapper who never had to learn signals.)
Good luck. And buy a service manual!!! Best $60 you'll ever spend if you plan on doing even so-called simple bolt on mods.
But yes, you can more or less safely ride to the dealer. Light not working doesn't affect the braking ability. Just keep in mind that no-one following you will know when you hit your brakes. I'd at least use the old hand signal for stopping (left arm out, elbow bent, fingertips pointing to the pavement, palm facing behind in case you're a whippersnapper who never had to learn signals.)
Good luck. And buy a service manual!!! Best $60 you'll ever spend if you plan on doing even so-called simple bolt on mods.
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Mystery solved. It was just the bulb. I didn't think the bulb was likely since I could see (or at least I thought I could see) two working filaments through the housing. Also, since the bike had been in for a 5K service the prior week I figured they checked the brake light and that the odds of it failing in a week were slim.
Sorry it took so long to post the end result, but my wife and I just had our first child less than two weeks ago.
Anyway, thanks for the advice.
Sorry it took so long to post the end result, but my wife and I just had our first child less than two weeks ago.
Anyway, thanks for the advice.
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Seeing as your problem is solved, I would like to hijack your thread and ask a quick question. My front brake switch needs replacing. Has anyone here done that, and how big a job (how long) is it?
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http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...er#post1919554
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