GS 700 Brake light issue

[mkerns12]

I am having an issue with my GS700 brake light. All the sudden it will not turn off, i.e. when I put the key in the ignition and turn the bike on the brake light is always bright (like the brakes are engaged). Any help would be great!! Thanks!

Matt

[chuck hahn]

wiggle the handle bar lever..maybe the switch is stuck..do the same with the rear lever. The front switch has a black plastic cap with 2 screws . Its under the brake lever on the bars..You can loosen the 2 screws a bit amd move the circuit board the wires are attatched to to adjust the front switch. The rear switch up by the rear master cylinder ( on the frame) is adjusted by loosening the jam nuts and adjusting the switch up or down as needed.

[BassCliff]

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[mkerns12]

Thanks for the help. I will try both ends this afternoon.