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Bsimmons1
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quick wiring question

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so got the bike wired up today its pretty simple wiring headlight taillight with a brake switch and kick only so it all works except when i hit the brake pedal to test the brake light it blows the fuse so would the switch be shorting somewhere? could it be from the wires connected to the switch hitting the frame causing it? sorry if this doesn't make sense and I'm no wiring expert so anything tips help thanks
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Re: quick wiring question

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Sounds like you've got a short somewhere between brake switch and stop light bulb, maybe even at the bulb holder.
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Re: quick wiring question

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Is there a grommet where the wires go through the rear fender? If not, that could be a problem area. Also, wire could get pinched at the fender hinge, or where it comes out of or goes into the terminal box. Otherwise, disconnect each wire in the stoplight circuit and check them for a ground with an ohm meter.
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Re: quick wiring question

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ill double check the tail light and the bulb holder but I'm not to sure its there its a brand new biltwell tail light but just in case ill double check

the wires don't go theres my fender they come out the tail light and runs down the sissy bar to the brake light switch then from there to my key switch
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Re: quick wiring question

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At the brake switch, is the terminal touching the body of the switch? Easily done.
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Re: quick wiring question

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yeah thats what i was thinking thanks guys
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Re: quick wiring question

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Disconnect the 2 wires at the brake light switch and connect the 2 wires together.
If the brake light comes on and the fuse doesn't blow, then the problem is in the brake light switch or one of your connections at the brake light switch.
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