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Old 09-08-13, 21:54
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How to adjust the front brake lever switch?

Hi there,

Can anyone tell me how to adjust te front brake lever switch for the brake light.
At this moment i have to squeeze hard before the brake light lights up.

In the manual i can find how to adjust the rear brake light switch, but not how to the front brake.

thanks...

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Old 09-08-13, 22:38
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The front brake light switch is not adjustable. There are a couple of things you can try though.

First check that the switch is mounted solidly and isn't moving in its housing. Particularly check the retaining pin/clip, which can get sloppy over time. Also check that the actual lever pivot hasn't got too much play in it because that can cause poor brake light operation.

Next try using contact cleaner (or alcohol based brake cleaner), squirting it into the the gap around the plunger (you might be best removing the lever to gain access). Push the switch in and out, spray some more and keep repeating. This may bring the switch back to life if it's dirty contacts causing the late operation.

If that doesn't work you can cut/nibble a bit of the end of the plunger, so when you pull the lever the plunger starts to move out earlier.

Failing all that you may have to resort to a new switch, they do wear out and are exposed to a lot of road spray and damp. They aren't expensive, I think they are about �15 (18 euro). However, as long as it operates (however hard you have to pull the lever) it is legal.
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Old 10-08-13, 08:42
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I adjusted mine as it was the same as yours and wanted a brake light to show as soon as I squeezed the lever
I never thought of taking a tiny amount off the plunger
I milled a small indentation into the lever, der
It is only a very tiny amount you need to remove though
I'd use sandpaper and keep trying it till right, if you cut to much off, it's a new switch
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Old 10-08-13, 10:55
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Info like this can be found in the modification index or my mod book . http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=630

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Old 10-08-13, 15:19
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I cleaned the inner switch and filed 0.5mm off(like the mod).
The switch workes fine now...

Thanks..
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Old 11-08-13, 08:53
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Stage 1 & 2 DNA filters / Kev fuel mod / snorkel mod / Drilled air box mod / Engine breather mod / Fork Spacer mod / 15w fork oil /
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My 07 XTX
Raptor 700 cylinder 102mm / Modified Crank Case to take a 105mm Raptor Cylinder / 11:1 102mm JE Raptor piston / Stage 1 Raptor Hot Cam / Ported head / Colder Spark Plug / +2mm Throttle body / DNA stage 1 & 2 filters / Modified Air Box / Snorkel removed / Worry Brothers stage 2 filter cover / 6mm & 8mm Bolts Replaced with Titanium Bolts / Recovered seat in Black / O2 Eliminator /

My 09 XTX
59HP at the rear wheel / Stage 2 Raptor Hot Cam / DNA stage 3 Air Box / Carbon Can Exhausts / Modified Exhaust Link Pipes / PCIII With Custom Fuel Map / Wideband Commander O2 Data logger / LCD100 Dyno Jet display & fuel adjuster / 2500 OHM HT lead instead of a 10K OHM XT lead / Extra Coolant Cooler / Protaper Fat Bars / Tail Tidy With LED Tail Light / OKE Protection Knobs / LED indicators / AIS blocked / Modified rear sprocket rubbers / Rear Foot Pegs removed / 09 ECU With 02 Sensor Changed To A 06 ECU / Complete wiring harnes Changed from 09 to 04 / Home made LED resistor flasher / Hole drilled in the fuel tank filler neck to allow quicker filling / Modified Bar End Weights / Progressive front fork springs, 15W fork oil, forks lowered 25mm, used XTR rear links lowering the rear 20mm, rear spring one click stiffer / Changed front & rear guards from blue to black / 47T rear sprocket / Speedo Healer V4.0 / Kev throttle cam mod / Throttle grip mod / The new 2010 O2 sensor mod is out, works a treat, The new 2012 O2 Controller is out, PM me for details

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My KTM 990 SMR Mod book. http://www.ktmsmt.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=4946

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