brake light
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:36 pm
That's interesting John, because on my Connie, that's the same thing I experienced. Once I had the new switch installed (warranty freebie at the time) I've not had a single problem, and I'd say that is about 40K ago. I am somewhat interested in a hydraulic conversion, thanks for the input. Or, I may just replace the switch and see if it lasts as has yours and my previous one have.
On Wednesday, September 17, 2014 6:41 PM, "John Biccum johnbiccum@... [DSN_KLR650]" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
I had the problem, isolated it to the switch. Replaced it with OEM part and 50K miles new switch is trouble free.
You could replace it with a hydraulic switch, most dual sport conversions adopt that approach so you should be able to source the hydraulic switch easily.
Maybe Fred has one for you?From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
Sent: 9/ 17/ 2014 5:25 PM
To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com; achesley43@...
Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Brake Light
Speaking of brake lights; how many people out there have had problems with the brake lights staying on all the time? I've had it twice now, once on my Connie, now on my '08 KLR. I'm pretty sure it's the brake light switch for the rear brake. That's what it was on my Connie too. Do other people have problems with the Kawasaki rear brake light switch? If so, any luck repairing it? I've lubed the crap out of them before, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Just tossing it out there. I wish the dang thing would unscrew, then I could take it apart and fix it. Any better replacement options known about?
On Sunday, September 14, 2014 10:56 PM, "achesley43@... [DSN_KLR650]" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Well, started to take the KLR out yesterday afternoon and I always do a preflight on it , IE Checking all lights and fluids and kick the tires. LOL , I really do a full check on tire pressures once a week. So, this time, No Brake Lights. Okay, quick fix, change the bulb which was done in a few mins. What? Still no brake light. Hmmmm. Gonna take more time than I want to put in it at this time. Take the Bandit 1250S out instead. This morning, attack the problem. Pull the seat, nothing amiss there. go to the plug ins right at the taillight under the rear fender and untape it. Ah, one of the connects had vibrated loose. Cleaned all with CRC 26 , blew dry, a dab of Dilectric Grease , put back together, retape and re tiwrap and all still works. Done deal.
Then , very Non KLR , mounted an hour meter on my 90 hp merc powered Nitro boat. LOL! Done deal there also. '43 Andy in Jennings, '00 KLR '07 Bandit 1250S
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