GS1000G Brake Light won't light up

[Anonymous]

So it was working until recently and then since I took the master cylinder apart (I replaced the hand grip switch when I reassembled it) niether rear brake nor front brake engages the stop light. Could it be a simple thing like a fuse?

[jhw84]

It could be a fuse or something as simple as your adjusters. Both brake light switches come with adjusters, the rear being a screw type thing that has a plastic "bolt" in the frame, and the front sits on a little circuit board that moves back and forth.

If It worked before the rebuild, than its probably something you did. Double check your work. Perhaps you pulled a connector loose? Trace the path of the wires to ensure electrical continuity.

If everything checks out, replace the tail lamp.

[Anonymous]

Ah HA

Thank you I will look into it.

[isaac]

The running light will still work on the tail even if you've blown the brake light filament. Since it's a dual filament bulb, and doesn't work on either switch, I'd just the bulb first, then the contacts of the bulb holder, then the wires.

[Anonymous]

Lights

Ahh thank you. I figured out my problem. The two wires in front brake lever were making contact and forcing the break light to remain on.

[jhw84]

Good job. Those front ones can be pesky, especially with that little copper/plastic post that moves back and forth.