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Message started by wesley on 06/07/11 at 09:07:36

Title: BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEM: wont work w/the front brake
Post by wesley on 06/07/11 at 09:07:36

hello all,

how do I trouble shoot my problem.. when i step on the back brake the brake light works but not with the front brake with the right lever..

anyone had this problem before?

thanks in advance

Wes

Title: Re: BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEM: wont work w/the front bra
Post by B1-66er on 06/07/11 at 09:13:26

Check the switch in the lever, you'll see it, it's where the two wires connect, on the underside of the lever.

Title: Re: BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEM: wont work w/the front bra
Post by Arnold on 06/07/11 at 09:26:52

You should also hear it click.

Title: Re: BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEM: wont work w/the front bra
Post by verslagen1 on 06/07/11 at 09:51:21

What year?

Title: Re: BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEM: wont work w/the front bra
Post by wesley on 06/07/11 at 11:53:35

3B283F3E212C2A28237C4D0 wrote:

What year?

1999

I will check it when i get home..

Title: Re: BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEM: wont work w/the front bra
Post by prechermike on 06/07/11 at 14:27:11

I had this problem when I first got my 87. This may or may not help, but this is what I had.

Inside the switch is a very little contact, number 8 in this diagram:

ihttp://www.bikebandit.com/1987-suzuki-ls650ph-savage-p/o/m6323#sch239721

It is very small and will jump out when you are not looking. In fact, it ran away from the PO on my bike. I tried a local shop and he couldn't or wouldn't get the part for me. I am sure you can order one from here.

Then make sure the tiny wires on the contact between parts 8 & 9 are OK. They about as big around as a hair or two and will break with little resistance. If you put a big blob of solder on there you will blow fuse after fuse, trust me on that one.

I had to stand on my head, hold the wires with one hand, the plate with one hand and the soldering iron with one hand. It was quite a feat, but I finally got it. :P

And I am sure you can too. ;)

Of course, this might not be your problem.