Hawk Brake Light Issue

kd2dxf · 07-19-2016, 06:37 PM

So about 2 weeks ago, I took the bike out for a spin, and got caught in a small rain storm. no problems, I'm not made out of sugar. However the rear Brake light no longer functions when I pull in the Front Brake Lever. Rear Brake works fine. Checked connections, however I used a Wire Tester, and found no power going to the connector.
Anyone else have a similar issues?

Weldangrind · 07-20-2016, 11:36 AM

That one has popped up a few times over the years. When you pull the front brake lever, a small button is supposed to pop out. Yours doesn't.

kd2dxf · 07-20-2016, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

That one has popped up a few times over the years. When you pull the front brake lever, a small button is supposed to pop out. Yours doesn't.

Is this easily fixable, or do i need to get a new assembly unit?

Weldangrind · 07-20-2016, 12:05 PM

Not sure. See if you can entice it to pop out with a little lubrication.

kd2dxf · 07-20-2016, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Not sure. See if you can entice it to pop out with a little lubrication.

I checked the button, it works as it should. I also supplied a small amount of voltage to the switch, and upon pulling the handle, It closes the circuit, like it should. So this narrows it down to either a break in a wire, or something isnt getting power. is there a breaker panel for the bike, i only was able to find one in line fuse...

Weldangrind · 07-21-2016, 11:02 AM

There is only one fuse.
Your bike may complete the ground circuit instead of the positive side. What colours are the wires that go to and from the front switch?

Weldangrind · 07-21-2016, 11:02 AM

BTW, the front and rear brake switches are in parallel.

kd2dxf · 07-21-2016, 02:46 PM

A Green wire with yellow stripe, and a black wire. Same goes for the rear brake. green/yellow, and black. When I look under the tail light, I see where the 2 green/yellow and black wires join. Tomorrow when I have more time, ill put the wire testers back on, and see what has power...

07-19-2016, 06:37 PM	#1
kd2dxf Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central New York Posts: 32	Hawk Brake Light Issue So about 2 weeks ago, I took the bike out for a spin, and got caught in a small rain storm. no problems, I'm not made out of sugar. However the rear Brake light no longer functions when I pull in the Front Brake Lever. Rear Brake works fine. Checked connections, however I used a Wire Tester, and found no power going to the connector. Anyone else have a similar issues? Last edited by kd2dxf; 07-19-2016 at 06:38 PM. Reason: Typo...Fat Finger Syndrome...
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07-20-2016, 11:36 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That one has popped up a few times over the years. When you pull the front brake lever, a small button is supposed to pop out. Yours doesn't. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-20-2016, 12:05 PM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Not sure. See if you can entice it to pop out with a little lubrication. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-21-2016, 11:02 AM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	There is only one fuse. Your bike may complete the ground circuit instead of the positive side. What colours are the wires that go to and from the front switch? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-21-2016, 11:02 AM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	BTW, the front and rear brake switches are in parallel. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-21-2016, 02:46 PM	#8
kd2dxf Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central New York Posts: 32	A Green wire with yellow stripe, and a black wire. Same goes for the rear brake. green/yellow, and black. When I look under the tail light, I see where the 2 green/yellow and black wires join. Tomorrow when I have more time, ill put the wire testers back on, and see what has power...
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