Stop Lamp Flashing

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Stop Lamp Flashing

21 Jun 2019 13:55
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Hey you guys. What does it mean when you turn the key on and the STOP lamp flashes? Its a '78 KZ650C.

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Re: Stop Lamp Flashing

21 Jun 2019 14:04 - 21 Jun 2019 14:05
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Your brake light bulb is shot or disconnectet from the wiring harness.
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Re: Stop Lamp Flashing

21 Jun 2019 22:48
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Well....now that's obvious. It is sitting on my bench and the bike is outside :P

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Re: Stop Lamp Flashing

22 Jun 2019 05:12
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The flashing is a warning that next time either or both brakes are applied, that the rear brake light will not illuminate as it's supposed to.

A missing rear bulb is only one of several possible causes of rear brake light failure.

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