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Author Message   Pookawa Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2012 - 07:35 pm:        All, Was looking for a little mentoring / guidance as I haven't been able to find a definitive answer in either the 1125 manual or the search function: Problem: 2008 1125R brake light. Symptom: front brake triggers the brake light fine. Rear brake only triggers the light if I put a LOT of pressure on the rear brake (a LOT being defined as I think it would likely lock up the rear tire if I was rolling). Troubleshooting: don't think it is a wiring problem, as it will consistently light up the brake, but only if I put a lot of pressure on the rear brake (while stationary; obviously can't check it myself while moving). I did check the connection at the rear switch and it looks clean, and I cleaned it with contact cleaner anyway to be thorough with no change. Question: is this an indicator that the switch itself may be going bad? Or is there some adjustment that I couldn't find in the manual? I looked through chapter 7 (electrical) and didn't see anything. Any pointers you can provide are appreciated.   Xnoahx Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2012 - 07:54 pm:        There is no adjustment on the switch, you could try bleeding the system or replacing the switch. H0203.1AM $25   Samg Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2012 - 10:53 pm:        I had the same issue.. Replies the switch   Pookawa Posted on Sunday, March 04, 2012 - 09:27 am:        Thanks all, that's what I was thinking, but wanted to check the collective wisdom before ordering.   Syonyk Posted on Monday, March 05, 2012 - 12:30 pm:        Funny, I was about to post the same thing. I really have to stand on the switch to make it work. Is it a brake-pressure switch or a mechanical switch? I suppose I'll just replace it either way.   Pookawa Posted on Monday, March 05, 2012 - 08:36 pm:        syonyk, I am ordering mine from American Sports Bike, once it gets in and I get it installed, I'll try to post up process and results.   Oldog Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 10:27 am:        its a pressure switch   Skntpig Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 03:09 pm:        Just use the front brake...problem solved. haha while opening can of worms... Replace pressure switch   Xtreme6669 Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 10:01 pm:        Mine takes a lot of pressure too.. I'm not really worried about it thou.

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