So this could obviously be something electrical, but.. The brake light stopped working when I took off everything on my throttle side of the bars because I was messing with the throttle. When I put everything back together I was having a tough time putting the brake lever back on (I kind of man handled it) and I heard a "pop" kind of like something snapped. Does anyone know if I could have broke something? It's all put back together and the brake works fine, just doesn't activate the brake light. I have 8 inch apes and the wires are run internal, could it just be a bad connection? Thanks!

 

We can help you better if you tell us what model and year bike you have! I had problems with my Buell, but as I have the factory manual and parts books I was able to work out how the front brake light switch is attached, remove and clean it - bingo!

You can see where the switch is on whatever your bike is on any of the on-line parts websites, like this one. It is likely on a Harley that the switch is inside the switch housing, so you may have to dismantle it to sort things out.

 

Thanks, sorry it's a 2013 sportster 48

 

It is likely that you have disturbed the wiring or possibly even damaged the brake switch in the twistgrip housing. Take care, as it is a bit delicate!