eastwest06

Hondajt: all the wires are connected properly from tip to tail. thanx for the tip tho. ReconRat: first off, thank you for the detailed reply. second, i've checked all the wire connections and none of them are loose or corroded, which is somewhat amazing considering all the wires behind the headlight are exposed. third, the fuses are fine and so are their connection. that's what i know for sure. i'm inclined to belive that the wires themselves are fine because they're all bunched togather and wrapped in plastic wire housing where they run thru the bike. i'm also inclined to believe, at this point, that my ignition switch is somewhat messed up, because the tail light doesn't always work when the key is in the park position, but if you turn it back towards the run position ever so slightly the tail light turns on. also i have a new symptom, my brake light isn't working anymore. my next plan of action is to get an VOM and start testing wires to make sure they are actually getting power so i can hopefully determine where the problem is. i also might buy a new ignition switch.

I have a 1985 Honda Rebel 250cc, and the tail light doesn't work when the key is in the run position but it does work when the key is in the park position, however the brake light always works. any thoughts?

hey what's up everyone. lookin forward to getten help from you all and offering up advice when i can.