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Brake light
« on: August 03, 2011, 09:09:24 AM »
So I have been informed that my rear brake light on my 1300C is not lighting up unless I press REAL HARD on the brake lever.  Is this an easy adjustment? 
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Re: Brake light
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2011, 09:21:06 AM »
It might just be the contacts inside the lever housing.  maybe dirty or the spring inside has lost some tension. 
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Re: Brake light
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2011, 09:23:35 AM »
Dirty?????????? My bike??????????  Nah, can't be...I am a graduate of the Brock School of Bike Washing  ::) :angel: :bikerider:
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Re: Brake light
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2011, 01:19:38 PM »
Quote from: Lucky on August 03, 2011, 09:23:35 AM
Dirty?????????? My bike??????????  Nah, can't be...I am a graduate of the Brock School of Bike Washing  ::) :angel: :bikerider:


and here's proof !!


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Re: Brake light
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2011, 01:21:36 PM »
WOW, you mean I even get a diploma  :thumbup:...gotta go to Wally World to find a frame
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Re: Brake light
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2011, 11:02:23 AM »
There is a plastic, knurled knob on the brake light switch.  It's hard to get at because it's behind the black metal shield for the master cylinder, but you can get your index finger on it and turn it.  I had the exact opposite many years ago...my light was on even when I wasn't pressing down on the pedal. 
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Re: Brake light
« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2011, 04:18:51 PM »
Thanks for the help guys...we got it all fixed up today...now I don't have to worry about someone plowing into the back of me cause my light didn't come on
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Re: Brake light
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2011, 08:24:01 AM »
Glad you got it fixed.  It always seems that the most minor of problems can cause the most major of inconveniences.
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