Tailight flickering Help please

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Jan 30, 2011 | 08:44 AM

Big Jake

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Tailight flickering Help please

So a couple of years ago I changed out my stock housings, break and clutch levers to the chrome. I was riding the other day and and my buddy behind me said my tail light is flickering. Can this be adjusted since it does not remain on all the time (still will turn off) or am I in for a new sensor? Thanks

Jan 30, 2011 | 10:37 AM

roadgliderick

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could b bad filament on bulb or check your brake lever switch or foot brake switch.

Jan 30, 2011 | 10:44 AM

Big Jake

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It's front brake lever switch for sure. Just trying to see if I can adjust it out or if it needs replaced. Just barely touching the lever or vibration at idle makes it flicker. Thanks

Jan 30, 2011 | 10:53 AM

Olde Skool

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My scoot did that too. Dealer replaced the complete master cylinder under warranty. There was some corrosion in the bore and was causing the piston not to fully return to the "out" position. I could push the brake lever forward and stop the brake light flickering. If the lever is not fully returning when you release it, time to put in a rebuild kit or replace the assembly.

Jan 30, 2011 | 11:14 AM

ucommbxny

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sounds like the front brake light switch behind lever they break very easy

Jan 30, 2011 | 11:17 AM

roadgliderick

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u can replace them by just taking the switch housing apart and there is a brass color shim that goes between the switch it self and the housing u may have to solder the wires but it is a easy fix. good luck bro.