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Mar 14, 2008 | 09:05 PM

aped06classic

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Brake Light stopped working

My brake light stopped working for some reason. I checked the bulb both filaments look connected, although the filament that is not curled has a slight bend on one side. I also checked the the little fuse block on the left side. The brake relay is there and all 9, 15amp fuses are good plus the 1, 10amp fuse. Any input will be great.

Mar 14, 2008 | 09:10 PM

anubisss

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RE: Brake Light stopped working

I would try the bulb first. I can't argue with $2 or so. Troubleshoot from there.

Mar 14, 2008 | 09:11 PM

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RE: Brake Light stopped working

If it's not the bulb or fuse then could bea brakeswitch

Mar 14, 2008 | 09:12 PM

aped06classic

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RE: Brake Light stopped working

Yeah im about to head to a auto parts place to see if they have one.
Thanks

Mar 15, 2008 | 12:28 AM

GMONEY220

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RE: Brake Light stopped working

Does it come on with just the front brake applied?Might be that brake pressure switch off the rear brake down below the frame.I think it cost about 15 bucs.

Mar 15, 2008 | 08:15 AM

aped06classic

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Does it come on with just the front brake applied?Might be that brake pressure switch off the rear brake down below the frame.I think it cost about 15 bucs.

I haven't checked that yet. Im headed to a dealership this morning to view the traveling museum
that harley touring around and im going to get them to check it out. its still under warranty. Ill let them worry about it ! Thanks For everything

Mar 15, 2008 | 09:48 AM

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RE: Brake Light stopped working

Have you tried both hand and foot? The foot switch on mine quit at 1 1/2 years and almost got me killed. I had been checking the brake light with the hand lever and had no clue the foot switch was out.