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Chilliwackbuell
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 06:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
can someone help me on this one? when i apply front brake the brake light does not come on!!
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Smoke
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 06:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
switch is under master cylinder with 2 wires connected. step 1 remove wires and connect together using a jumper. if light comes on-switch is bad. if light doesn't come on consult service manual for wiring diagram and start tracing.
good luck
tim
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Chilliwackbuell
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 06:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
cheers smoke,i`ll try the switch then buy a manual.
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Gunut75
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 07:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I cleaned my switch with a bunch of elec. parts cleaner, and got it to work. I had the same problem.
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Firebolt32
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 07:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I still have this problem. I just tap the back break whiling using the front to light her up...I'll look into this as well.
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Sam_07
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 07:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Use a paperclip to jump the wires!
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Rpm4x4
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 08:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I took mine apart and cleaned mine with a piece of sandpaper. Its been fine since.
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Swordsman
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 09:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Chilli, I quite literally had your exact problem not 3 days ago. It's definitely that switch. Cleaning didn't help mine. $12 from American Sportbike for a new one. Took a whopping 30 seconds to install. Pull off the plug, press the brake to relieve pressure on the switch, remove the single screw, and the unit falls down. Reverse process.

~SM
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Dlwilson
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 09:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Yeah, the new switch is the way to go. I cleaned my old one, got it working for a few months, and then it failed again. I got one from American Sport Bike, and now the problem is fixed.
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Gunut75
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 09:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Funny, those switches are 13 bucks, at an HD dealer............................................ .................................................. ...................................IF YA WANNA WAIT A WEEK!.......GO AL! oh yeah, Happy belated birthday Al!
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Patrickmitchell
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 10:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Just had to fix mine for a PA state inspection... It was covered under warranty.
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Damnut
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 12:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I had both mine go at once. shit happens.
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Ochoa0042
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 03:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
my connector sometimes falls off at the switch, maybe its as simple for you to just stick it back on
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