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Old 10-11-2007 | 02:37 PM
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Hi all.Ive got a broblem with my rear break light staying on.It goes off sometimes but the majority of the time stays on.Does any one have any idea or tips to help?
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Old 10-11-2007 | 03:08 PM
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I had the same problem. In my case - 2005 sportster - my front brake began to feel a little sluggish when I noticed the light problem. After a while the front brake began operating very badly and I began noticing the lever would not fully return to its position after use. Found out there was a recall on that year for the front brake master cylindar. Dealer fixed and all is well.
 
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Old 10-11-2007 | 03:24 PM
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Make sure your front brake lever is returning fully,I gota big bug stuckin there that wouldn't let it fully return, it doesn't take much to keep the light on and I spent about twenty minutes scratching my head before I figured that one out.
Failing that make sure your rear brake is also fully returning, I havn't had a problem there but you never know.
 
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Old 10-11-2007 | 03:50 PM
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I've also heard that the pressure switch for the front brake is really sensitive. May need to check the adjustment of the lever.
 
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