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Brakelight Switch
(Front Brake)
The switch pigtail connects to the main wiring harness
with two separate bullet-type connectors directly in
front of the upper steering shaft bearing.
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NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
VOLTAGE
(Wiring Harness Side)
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the red tester to the black wire; then con-
nect the black tester lead to ground.
3. The meter must show battery voltage.
NOTE: If the meter shows no battery voltage,
troubleshoot the battery, fuse, switch, or the main
wiring harness.
NOTE: If the meter shows battery voltage, the
main wiring harness is good; proceed to test the
switch/component, the connector, and the switch
wiring harness for resistance.
RESISTANCE (Switch Connector)
1. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the black wire; then
connect the black tester lead to the green/yellow
wire.
3. When the brake lever is compressed, the meter
must show less than 1 ohm.
NOTE: If the meter shows more than 1 ohm of
resistance, replace the switch.
Brakelight Switch
(Rear Brake)
The switch has spade-type connectors which engage
the harness connectors at the switch.
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
VOLTAGE
(Wiring Harness Connector)
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the black wire; then
connect the black tester lead to ground.
3. The meter must show battery voltage.
NOTE: If the meter shows no battery voltage,
troubleshoot the battery, fuse, switch, or the main
wiring harness.
NOTE: If the meter shows battery voltage, the
main wiring harness is good; proceed to test the
switch/component, the connector, and the switch
wiring harness for resistance.
RESISTANCE (Switch)
NOTE: The brake lever must be compressed for
this test. Also, the ignition switch must be in the
OFF position.
1. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to one spade terminal;
then connect the black tester lead to the other
spade terminal.
3. When the lever is compressed, the meter must
show less than 1 ohm.
NOTE: If the meter shows more than 1 ohm of
resistance, replace the switch.
Fuse Holder
The main (20 amp) fuse is located under the batter
cover under the seat.
NOTE: To remove the fuse, compress the locking
tabs on either side of the fuse case and lift out.
CAUTION
Always disconnect the battery when performing resis-
tance tests to avoid damaging the multimeter.
CAUTION
Always disconnect the battery when performing resis-
tance tests to avoid damaging the multimeter.
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