Both brake light switches broke...?

Started by Skyshadow, May 13, 2011, 11:46:49 AM

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Skyshadow

So after pulling my '01 750 Dark out for spring I recently noticed that my tail light was constantly on like i was braking. I started tracing the switches and found out that both front and back lever switches were broken or stuck. How is that possible? Do i just need to pull them off and give them a good cleaning? Has anyone else had this problem?
- Homemade Exhaust
- K&N filter
- Tail chop w/ integrated tail light
- Sliders
Quote from: cupcake on February 19, 2012, 04:53:56 PM
My rear brake is just for looks.

Howie

Try freeing them up first since that would be a no cost fix.  The front switch is activated by a dowel in the lever.  More than likely the dowel is what is stuck.  DO NOT LOOSE THE DOWEL!  The screws that hold the front switch in are difficult to buy.  Don't loose them either.  If you do, they are 1 mm.  You can probably free the rear switch without removing it.  This is the first time I heard of both switches stuck after storage. 

Skyshadow

Alright, Thanks. I'll see what i can do. At first I honestly thought i fried a relay or something because i also didnt believe it was possible. But after tracing both wires and unplugging each of them I found out i t was possible.
- Homemade Exhaust
- K&N filter
- Tail chop w/ integrated tail light
- Sliders
Quote from: cupcake on February 19, 2012, 04:53:56 PM
My rear brake is just for looks.

Jarvicious

I just went to pressure switched banjo bolts.  You have to bleed the clutch and brake the first time you put them on, but you don't have to worry about outfitting any new masters you get with switches (read: I bought masters with no switches:))  They can be found for $15 a pop and bleeding is a cinch. 
We're liberated by the hearts that imprison us.  We're taken hostage by the ones that we break.