Premium Member i28 Posted June 17, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted June 17, 2016 Adjusted the rear brake light switch and now it's a little sticky. At first I checked that it wasn't too tight but and loosened it a bit but it was still getting stuck and would take the brake light a few seconds to turn off. Is this something I need to replace or can I use dry lube without causing any damage? [span] [/span] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Dry lube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member i28 Posted June 17, 2016 Author Premium Member Share Posted June 17, 2016 muchas gracias! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted June 18, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted June 18, 2016 muchas gracias! Use the LUUUUUBEEE dude ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member i28 Posted June 18, 2016 Author Premium Member Share Posted June 18, 2016 Just wasn't sure if there was anything electrical that dry lube could potentially damage. Tried it and it seems to have helped a good amount hasn't fully resolved the issue. I'll put some more in there later and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Maybe in it's original setting with some lube it will act right. Have you tried that? Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 The seal on that switch must really be snug to buck that return spring. Considering its location and proximity to spooge, probably a good thing in the long run. I gave mine a spritz of contact cleaner that also has a lubricant in it. Got it at radio shack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member so1102 Posted June 18, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted June 18, 2016 Dry lube two words that shouldn't go together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 certainly a more pleasant word combo than "dry heave"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member i28 Posted June 18, 2016 Author Premium Member Share Posted June 18, 2016 Just wasn't sure if there was anything electrical that dry lube could potentially damage. Tried it and it seems to have helped a good amount hasn't fully resolved the issue. I'll put some more in there later and see what happens. In the original setting, the sensitivity want even close to where it needs to be to activate the light. It just needs some more lube and to break in, it seems. Thanks for the help gents as I am mechanically challenged (rofl) (but learning quickly). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member dony Posted June 20, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted June 20, 2016 Mine was sticking when the bike was new. I lubed it and it has been fine for a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnKirk Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Just noticed my rear is sticking on during my pre-ride inspection.. I'll remove, clean, lube, and adjust! -Kirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skibum4106 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 I adjusted my brake pedal travel the way I wanted it and then the light would not even come on from the rear brake .. It's a mechanical switch not a pressure switch .. After I adjusted it .. It was not pulling on the lever that pulls the light switch on .. There are two springs I lost all spring tension with my adjustment .. You can turn the threaded rod and you can move a nut at the bottom inside a clevis .. I think on my next attempt I can get the pedal adjusted where I want it and still have the switch activating .. looks like the plastic switch it'self is also threaded.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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