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Brake light stuck on

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Brake light stuck on

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The KTM has developed a problem. The brake light is stuck in the on position. I'm hoping it is something as simple as a stuck switch. I guess it is time to rip off the tank, grab my ohm-meter and start testing. I have to keep her street legal until after the PB500 in Oct.
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:frustrated: Seems the front brake switch is bad/stuck/dead and the harness/switch is $62! :frustrated:
Ken
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Ouch! Gotta love KTM part prices!
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Go down to Radio Shaque and get some electrical contact cleaner and hose out the switch. Switches don't like dirt.

There are two other routes to take - first, and one I'd do on my own bike since I'm a cheap dumbass, just twist the wires together and eliminate the switch, and try to remember to use the rear brake to turn on the brake light. Second, for about $25, you can buy a "hydraulic banjo bolt brake light switch" which replaces the stock brake banjo bolt but contains a pressure-activated switch and is a sealed unit. Sweet.

http://www.fourstrokesonly.com/BrakeSwitches.html
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To Al - :cheers: - I have it working. Seems that someone glued the switch back on and the brake handle didn't quite fully depress the switch any more. I put a small piece of adhesive backed cork on the handle to depress the switch more and :thumbup: it works! Not sure how long but hopefully long enough. I'll put more cork in the kit just in case. :lol2:
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Nice fix Ken. Glad your skills are better then mine for roadside repairs...
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Bucho wrote:Nice fix Ken. Glad your skills are better then mine for roadside repairs...
What bike are you taking to the PB500? I'll bring brand specific duct tape :poser:
Ken
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