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VEGASRIDER · 03-17-2008, 04:35 PM

A co-worker of mine asked me if I would know what corrective measures would need to be taken on a front brake light on his R-1. Apparently, the brake light stays on unless he presses the front brake lever all the way forward. So any suggestions?

Thanks,

DefyInertia · 03-17-2008, 06:15 PM

Clean/adjust/replace the sensor???

**Botch** · 03-17-2008, 07:35 PM

Might be a sticky cable; good excuse to buy a cable luber (new tool, w00t!) and give that a shot.

03-17-2008, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DefyInertia

Clean/adjust/replace the sensor???

Agreed DI. The light is staying triggered by false pressure on the switch pintle which may be generated by an out of adjustment lever. The pintle opens (cutting the voltage) when the lever is pushed forward away from the switch.

**reiobard** · 03-18-2008, 05:16 AM

just like these guys have said, he has to adjust the switch to trigger disengage at a further out point.

Shouldn't the brake lever return to the furthest point out by itself?

madmanmaigret · 03-18-2008, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reiobard

just like these guys have said, he has to adjust the switch to trigger disengage at a further out point.

Shouldn't the brake lever return to the furthest point out by itself?

Not that I would know but would there be a spring in there? maybe it got smooshed and needs to be stretched out.

jamesfz6 · 03-20-2008, 10:04 AM

Clean/adjust/replace the sensor??? +1

**fast blue one** · 03-20-2008, 10:37 AM

Sounds like it could be full of crud.
Cue pulling it apart and having a look time

03-17-2008, 04:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
VEGASRIDER Dedicated Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LAS VEGAS NV USA Bike: 2006 Blue FZ6 Posts: 1,693 Rep Power: 35 Member #83	Brake Light / Front Lever A co-worker of mine asked me if I would know what corrective measures would need to be taken on a front brake light on his R-1. Apparently, the brake light stays on unless he presses the front brake lever all the way forward. So any suggestions? Thanks, __________________ *VEGASRIDER...................Member # 35* 2006 Team Yamaha Blue FZ6 VR's Rider Resume

03-17-2008, 06:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 1,995 Rep Power: 56 Member #419	Re: Brake Light / Front Lever Clean/adjust/replace the sensor??? __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

03-17-2008, 07:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Botch I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ogden UT Bike: FZ-6, 2007 Blue Posts: 1,442 Rep Power: 21 Member #227	Re: Brake Light / Front Lever Might be a sticky cable; good excuse to buy a cable luber (new tool, w00t!) and give that a shot. __________________ "In the evolution of our species we've gone from knuckle-dragging to knee-dragging." - Keith Code

03-18-2008, 05:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,376 Rep Power: 72 Member #991	Re: Brake Light / Front Lever just like these guys have said, he has to adjust the switch to trigger disengage at a further out point. Shouldn't the brake lever return to the furthest point out by itself?

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jamesfz6 FZ6+ME=Ladies man Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, Tx Bike: 07' Red FZ6 Posts: 765 Rep Power: 14 Member #264	Re: Brake Light / Front Lever Clean/adjust/replace the sensor??? +1

03-20-2008, 10:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
fast blue one The number of the beast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stevenage near London UK Bike: FZ6 s2 07 Posts: 653 Rep Power: 12 Member #666	Re: Brake Light / Front Lever Sounds like it could be full of crud. Cue pulling it apart and having a look time __________________ Remember; A Good emergency stop is one that you can walk away from, A Great emergency stop is one where the bike can be used again.

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