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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: banner on May 29, 2005, 01:53:44 AM

Title: Brake light doesn't turn on, only when rear brake is tapped?
Post by: banner on May 29, 2005, 01:53:44 AM
Hey There,
I just realized today that my brake light doesn't turn on when i hit the front brakes, only when i hit the rear brakes? Ihave no idea why this is happening as i just bought the bike.

Any Ideas???

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Brake light doesn't turn on, only when rear brake is tap
Post by: Mat on May 29, 2005, 02:13:47 AM
Quote from: bannerHey There,
I just realized today that my brake light doesn't turn on when i hit the front brakes, only when i hit the rear brakes? Ihave no idea why this is happening as i just bought the bike.

Any Ideas???

Thanks in advance.


there are two wires that are connected on the underside of the brake lever

take them off then put them back on

you might have a little corrosion on the contact points

that usually works for me
Title: Brake light doesn't turn on, only when rear brake is tapped?
Post by: banner on May 29, 2005, 02:17:20 AM
That must be it..because i couldve sworn the thing turned on a few days ago. I checked tonight and it wasn't turning on. I'll check that first thing tommorow.

Thanks,
:)