EagleCock Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 the brake light on my 600RR sometimes likes to stop working. the tailight stays on but when I press either front or rear brake lever - no brighter light appears. I've had this problem since the middle of last year and I want to know if someone can permanently solve my problem. I have clear alternatives (CA) integrated taillight and the connection from my bike (white) has a loose wire for the brake light. The connector won't come out all the way, but it wiggles out enough to stop working. I have tried taping it (electrical) to keep it snug - no luck. This is the only connection of the 3 that comes loose...here are some pics since I don't know shit about electrical connections and probably used the wrong terms to describe my dilemmabad!good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin0469 Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 get some of those male/female connectors, cut the wire on either side of the plug, crimp the connectors on there, connect them, wrap in electrical tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 That's what I did with my front signals.Greg, let me know if you need help. Should be an easy fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Drordy Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Sounds like you need some blinker fluid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 get some of those male/female connectors, cut the wire on either side of the plug, crimp the connectors on there, connect them, wrap in electrical tape.I prefer to solder my connections and use heat shrink...But those butt connectors work too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted May 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 so I should get the brake wire out of the white and connect to the brake wire from CA light (black) and leave the other 2 wires connected like normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted May 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Sounds like you need some blinker fluid...pony was sold out so I had to order some but it will be here later this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Drordy Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I prefer to solder my connections and use heat shrink...But those butt connectors work too...+1 a good soder job is where it's atSwing by the crib sometime and I'll poke the eaglecock in the tail with my hot poker. I have some sweet pink heat shrink to use also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin0469 Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I prefer to solder my connections and use heat shrink...But those butt connectors work too...we've all heard the arguments for both sides... soldering can damage the wire, crimping may not be as secure - to each his own. I guess you could put ours together: butt connectors + heat shrink + electrical tape.so I should get the brake wire out of the white and connect to the brake wire from CA light (black) and leave the other 2 wires connected like normal?dont know what wires you're talking about but just cut the green/yellow on either side of the connector and put those butt connectors on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Drordy Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 we've all heard the arguments for both sides... soldering can damage the wire, crimping may not be as secure - to each his own. I guess you could put ours together: butt connectors + heat shrink + electrical tape.dont know what wires you're talking about but just cut the green/yellow on either side of the connector and put those butt connectors on it.If you're pumping in enough heat to damage the wire you need to start practicing your sodering some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin0469 Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 If you're pumping in enough heat to damage the wire you need to start practicing your sodering some more.doesnt sound like whodey has any practice soooo...... butt connectors it is:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Drordy Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 doesnt sound like whodey has any practice soooo...... butt connectors it is:)Quoted for truth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siggywiggy Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 my buddy's ducati has the same problem and we have narrowed it down to the switch that connects to the front lever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I have first hand experience with the connector and it needs to be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrillo Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 so I should get the brake wire out of the white and connect to the brake wire from CA light (black) and leave the other 2 wires connected like normal?yes, just make sure you connect the correct wires. If you had a picture that showed both sides of the connector we could be more specific Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted May 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 thanks guys. next time i have to take the tail off for this problem i'll be making a phone call for solder solution...unless it's OG Mike in which case I'll be asking for the butt connector Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Butt connector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Drordy Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 thanks guys. next time i have to take the tail off for this problem i'll be making a phone call for solder solution...unless it's OG Mike in which case I'll be asking for the butt connectorI'm D2D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-flores Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 What no one suggested zip ties!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 my buddy's ducati has the same problem and we have narrowed it down to the switch that connects to the front lever.I have one of those laying around. It may fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornSinner Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I'm D2DDown2Dock........YES....GHEY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchmuckGirl Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Down2Dock........YES....GHEYOh god, it won't go away!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted May 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 I'm D2Dsorry friend. as I have told you hundreds of times before, I am currently in an online relationship and I'm not available. maybe if something changes or I show up online to find he is already cyber sexing some other man, I will be free to let you show me all these tricks that you are tempting me with.love,WhoDey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 greg.. i told you not to be telling people out our secret online relationship.. its only between me and you.. i have a few sexy tricks up my sleeve i need to show you, just give me another chance.. trust me it will be worth your while.. see ya soon babe..love,Big Dick Daddy From Cincinnati aka Ron Burgundy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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