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Flashing Brake light
I was riding around and made a stop. When I tried to release my parking brake it started flashing and would not re-engage. I checked my fluid levels and my # 3 fuse. Both are OK. Is there anything else I can do before taking it to the shop?
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What year and model do you have? When the parking brake is engaged the light flashes that is normal, when you release the brake the light should go off. If you have other brake failure issues the light will stay on solid.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
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I have a 2011 RTS. The brake light stays flashing at all times. When I turn on key I can hear the parking break engaging and disengaging when I press the button. But the brakes are not applied I am able to move the bike back and forth.
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Little checking..
Many of those year models had issues with the cable coming off the spool behind the right hand panel. Some had to install a small "L" plate to keep the cable from coming off. This may be the problem you are having. You will hear the motor run but it will not move the cable so the brake is not applied..
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Same thing happened to me last year it was the cable came off the spool it's on the right side just take off right side panel and you can't miss it very easy fix
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Thank you, thank you to everyone that posted on this thread. It was my break cable and I can see how this is going to be a problem later on. Any idea's on a permanent fix?
This was my first time working on my bike. 😕 Thanks to some great YouTube videos and y'all it was a piece of cake.
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Originally Posted by kjeverett2002
Thank you, thank you to everyone that posted on this thread. It was my break cable and I can see how this is going to be a problem later on. Any idea's on a permanent fix?
This was my first time working on my bike. 😕 Thanks to some great YouTube videos and y'all it was a piece of cake.
There was a fix where a zip tie was used to keep the cable from falling off.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
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Check out this thread, I believe they explain how to attach a zip tie http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ng+brake+cable
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
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