Rear Brake light switch, melt down/ almost on fire WTF
 

OK, Fast question. Today on my 2009 Ultra I was out riding, stopped at light the the rear brake switch almost went on fire, smoking like hell and melted down the wires and connecters. What the hell happen ??? Is this normal... LOL, taking it in to the dealership in the AM, hoping it's an easy fix, got a trip down to the Keys on Sunday.

Thanks for all replies Be Safe JIM

It should have blown a fuse before it got that bad, a small spark on a short should have blown it, id make sure its the right fuse in there.

common failure, check the forum.

m.a.c.

common failure, check the forum.

m.a.c.

It's not a wiring or high current problem that causes the problem. It's the excess heat from the exhaust header causing spontaneous combustion of the wire insulation and or brake switch components.

10 minute fix they will just replace the switch, has happened to ALOT OF 09-11'S MINE JUST QUIT WORKING NO FIRE BUT HAVE HEARD OF OTHERS WITH FIRE, TOO MUCH HEAT FROM EXHAUST...HARLEY WON'T RECALL OR REMEDY IT till someone gets rear ended and sues

Update, Was at Daytona Harley at 715... they opened at 8 and I was back on the road before 10. Switch replaced and brakes bleed, all well and best of all no charge !!! I can say enough about Daytona Harley and there 1st Class Service

Be Safe JIM