Harley Davidson FLSTF Brake Lights Staying On

A temporary fix for a front brake sensitive microswitch

[@CarlosGarcia-ls4hn]

I had the same problem. I thought about using JBWeld, but instead, I decided to drill a tiny hole on the outside of the lever lobe, and used a tiny screw to screw in. Only a very tiny piece of the head of the screw protrudes and makes contact with the plastic head of the micro switch, thereby eliminating the gap.

[@youtubeaccount458]

How did it turn out? And how has it been since then till now?

[@DRPowell]

“Scene with CHiPs” - Should I grab some Doritos while I watch this?!

[@100bollocks]

This has just made me fix my fat boy, thanks for the simple but affective explanation

[@steveplatel5508]

Remember it’s only temporary!!

[@100bollocks]

@@steveplatel5508 I was just trying to find the problem 🙂

[@simonsammut9289]

You don't need to disassemble the whole assembly, simply remove the brake lever only. Its as simple as removing the pivot pin (but there's a circlip which needs to be removed off the pivot pin first).

[@scenewithchips8993]

Hey Simon, Thanks for the tip, I have done that before, nearly lost the circlip as it shot off :) Since this video I have replaced the plunger unit so the "Bodge Job" has been done properly!

[@jerrysanders9101]

Nice! Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 Ride to live live to Ride.

[@Eyore82]

I've seen a lot of guys using a dab of 2 part epoxy (J-B Weld), or a little dot of hot glue, right there on the brake lever.. since this is such a common failure, and almost impossible to get a replacement.

[@scenewithchips8993]

Since this video I have replaced the plunger unit so the "Bodge Job" has been done properly!

[@RobertDarkeAuthor]

I dread to think how much a Harley Dealership would charge for that!

[@scenewithchips8993]

Unfortunately Harley-Davidson in Preston has closed, so had to do it myself !!

[@jerrysanders9101]

That’s $285 here US - with inflation prob $350

[@guitarz99]

horrible design flaw by harley, why they would have metal in contact with thin plastic like that is beyond me, mine did the same thing