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Brake light stuck on
Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 7:20 am
by Rut Row
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.
Re: Brake light stuck on
Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 1:04 pm
by Rut Row
Seems the front brake switch is bad/stuck/dead and the harness/switch is $62!
Re: Brake light stuck on
Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 1:43 pm
by gtop
Ouch! Gotta love KTM part prices!
Re: Brake light stuck on
Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 2:19 pm
by Roadracer_Al
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
Re: Brake light stuck on
Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 4:56 pm
by Rut Row
To Al -
- 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
it works! Not sure how long but hopefully long enough. I'll put more cork in the kit just in case.
Re: Brake light stuck on
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:26 am
by Bucho
Nice fix Ken. Glad your skills are better then mine for roadside repairs...
Re: Brake light stuck on
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 6:44 am
by Rut Row
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