tecman 79 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 I have an '02 Bird, and I noticed, quite by accident, that my brake light does not come on when I squeeze the handlebar brake. It does come on with the foot pedal. Any ideas? Fuse? Harness going bad? Beuhler?? Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poida 257 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 check the small brake light switch on the handlebar lever Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackhawkxx 2,899 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 You should be able to hear it click on and off as you squeeze and release the lever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rockmeupto125 1,105 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Grab one off ebay. They fit a variety of bikes with the same brand braking systems. I know several yamaha models use the same switch. So if you see it listed for lots of different bikes, it's real, not just a universal switch you need to adapt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
superhawk996 2,580 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Check for the audible click as mentioned. If it's not, sometimes just flipping the lever quickly a few times will free them up. Next is to remove the switch and fiddle with it directly. I've encountered a few sticky ones and I don't recall ever needing to replace one. If it's clicking, next step is to test continuity and the connection. I don't have my manual with me and I don't know where the connector is so I can't help there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tecman 79 Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 Thanks for the advice. I will have time to work on it later today and will let you know if anything worked. As always, I am grateful for the .org and the members willing to help. Still the best site on the net! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jon haney 390 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 I probably have the correct switch (used), but don't have a Bird anymore to verify the correct shape and mounting. If that is what you end up needing, I'll check a parts fiche online, and let you know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tecman 79 Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 It is a bad light switch. Let me know what ya' got. They seem to be fairly universal. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jon haney 390 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 21 hours ago, tecman said: It is a bad light switch. Let me know what ya' got. They seem to be fairly universal. Thanks. I'll look when I get home tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tecman 79 Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 Thanks for the offer but I found one at the Berkeley bike shop. Less than $20. About to replace it now. I appreciate the help, it is actually a pretty easy procedure, even for a novice mechanic like me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jon haney 390 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 On 3/23/2021 at 2:22 PM, tecman said: Thanks for the offer but I found one at the Berkeley bike shop. Less than $20. About to replace it now. I appreciate the help, it is actually a pretty easy procedure, even for a novice mechanic like me. I had one, and would have sent it to you for free, but your way is faster. Glad it was easy fix for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tecman 79 Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 I am grateful for the offer, but my Bird is my daily ride and I needed it fixed ASAP. I am just happy I could get it done in a day. Your offer is yet another reason this board is the best! Thanks again. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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