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07-19-2016, 06:37 PM | #1 |
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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 |
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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.
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07-20-2016, 11:45 AM | #3 |
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Is this easily fixable, or do i need to get a new assembly unit?
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07-20-2016, 12:05 PM | #4 |
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Not sure. See if you can entice it to pop out with a little lubrication.
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07-20-2016, 12:09 PM | #5 |
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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...
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07-21-2016, 11:02 AM | #6 |
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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?
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07-21-2016, 11:02 AM | #7 |
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BTW, the front and rear brake switches are in parallel.
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07-21-2016, 02:46 PM | #8 |
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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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