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14 Jul 2006 12:36 #61977 by steveo_4192003
break light blow out!! was created by steveo_4192003
my break light keeps going out! the tail light still works , but no break light!and i have replaced three times already!
i checked conections, bulb type,bulb fitting in socket

any ideas why?

1977 kz650b-1, 4-2exhaust systetm, pod filters ,jetted 112 main, 17.5 pilot

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14 Jul 2006 12:45 #61982 by mariozappa
Replied by mariozappa on topic break light blow out!!
When you checked the connections, did you trace your brake light wire all the way back to make sure it's not grounding out against the frame or some piece of metal along the way?

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14 Jul 2006 13:05 #61987 by RomSpaceKnight
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Sounds like a dead short to ground somewhere in rear brake light circuit.

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15 Jul 2006 07:17 #62133 by trippivot
Replied by trippivot on topic break light blow out!!
does the tail light assembly have a rubber dampener?

vibration kills the brake light element. it glows with more power and gets hotter than the running light so the coil of wire breaks easily.

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