K11 Owners Group

knockwurst · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 3:05 pm Post subject: rear stop light

Had the bike MOT'd and the guy doing the test was about to fail it as he couldnt get the rear stop light to work.

It was only with the engine running the brake light functioned.

Is that the way it works or is it a tad quirky??

The examiner said " never seen that before?"

To which my retort was " Ive bet you've never seen Santa it dont mean he aint real!"

Thoughts please fellow K11OG ers Rolling Eyes

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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 3:53 pm Post subject:

I get brake lights with key on but engine off
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Jim · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 3:54 pm Post subject: brake light

Sidestand up, kill switch set to on, key on - the brake light should work.
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Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 4:39 pm Post subject:

Yep, the kill switch.
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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 7:11 pm Post subject:

That brings up a good topic/slight detour.

How many here use the kill switch on a regular basis? I personally can't remember the last time I used it to switch the engine off. I use the key switch.
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'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
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robleyd · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 8:00 pm Post subject:

I usually use the sidestand followed by, when I get unplugged and dismounted etc, the key. Kill switch only gets used if I am stuck in non-moving traffic for a lengthy period.
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Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 8:39 pm Post subject:

Always out of habit. In my early days at the end of a long day I occasionally dumped the clutch while in gear before I got to the key. It just became a habit I suppose.

Also, if you're a safety Nazi then it's your first instinct in a getoff and easier/quicker than they key.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

Jim · Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 9:07 pm Post subject:

I always use it to kill the engine - then I wonder why the damn bike won't start when I get back on it...

Back to the thread - when I take the bike to get it inspected, the brake light invariably doesn't work - because the sidestand is down, or the kill switch is set to off...
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1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."