No Brake Light

txtimberwolf · 03-09-2010, 08:00 AM

I noticed on the way to work today that my break light was not coming on when i pulled the lever. I stopped at the local grab and go and noticed that i do have break light when i push the foot peddle.
So i figure there is a switch out but not sure. Any ideas on how hard of a fix this is going to be?

garyo4 · 03-09-2010, 08:13 AM

Not sure what year your bike is. This is from a 1600 service manual;

Front Brake Light Switch Inspection
•Turn on the ignition switch.
•The brake light should go on when the front brake lever is applied.
If it does not, replace the switch.

I think I'd ensure all contacts, grounds, etc were tight first before I'd buy a new switch.

You might be able to find something on Gadget's site http://www.gadgetjq.com/gadgetsfixitpage.htm

Gary

**ringadingh** · 03-09-2010, 08:36 AM

Sometimes the switch gets dirty and a good cleaning with some contact cleaner will fix it. Also check where it plugs into the wiring as well.

txtimberwolf · 03-09-2010, 09:10 AM

thanks its a 01 1500 if that makes a difference

AlabamaNomadRider · 03-09-2010, 02:51 PM

The switch for the 1500 and 1600 should be the same. Just check the connections and like Ring said, give it a good look and cleaning.

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txtimberwolf Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Graham, Texas Posts: 103	No Brake Light I noticed on the way to work today that my break light was not coming on when i pulled the lever. I stopped at the local grab and go and noticed that i do have break light when i push the foot peddle. So i figure there is a switch out but not sure. Any ideas on how hard of a fix this is going to be? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-09-2010, 08:13 AM	#2
garyo4 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 275	No Brake Light Not sure what year your bike is. This is from a 1600 service manual; Front Brake Light Switch Inspection •Turn on the ignition switch. •The brake light should go on when the front brake lever is applied. If it does not, replace the switch. I think I'd ensure all contacts, grounds, etc were tight first before I'd buy a new switch. You might be able to find something on Gadget's site http://www.gadgetjq.com/gadgetsfixitpage.htm Gary
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03-09-2010, 08:36 AM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	No Brake Light Sometimes the switch gets dirty and a good cleaning with some contact cleaner will fix it. Also check where it plugs into the wiring as well. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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txtimberwolf Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Graham, Texas Posts: 103	No Brake Light thanks its a 01 1500 if that makes a difference
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AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	No Brake Light The switch for the 1500 and 1600 should be the same. Just check the connections and like Ring said, give it a good look and cleaning. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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