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Post by bykerdude29 on Feb 9, 2013 22:40:04 GMT -5
very new to the scooter world.bought a 2002 49cc luojia and the brake light is stuck on.where is the switch?thank you
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Post by Fox on Feb 10, 2013 0:17:43 GMT -5
The switches are at the brake levers. They are very tiny. They are pop-out switches like what turns the light on in a refrigerator. When the button is pushed in, the light goes out and when the button pops out the light turns on. The brake lever pushes the plunger in when you release it. Here's some examples: The circled part is the plunger:  Others look like this:  If your rear brake cable has too much slack it won't push the pluger in all the way when you release it causing the light to stay on so adjust it via the adjusting nut to the right 4-7 turns shown here:  To figure out which switch is bad, you disconnect one switch at a time and check if the light goes out. Then order a new switch for the side that's no good. If it's faulty wiring then it gets more complicated but most likely you just have a bad switch. |
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Post by bykerdude29 on Feb 10, 2013 8:26:57 GMT -5
awsome,that helps alot to pin point it down.will post what i find.also the speedo and tach are WAY off.at 35 mph everything is pegged.gas gauge works fine and signals ect.would that whole cluster need to be replaced? thanks for your help
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Post by 90GTVert on Feb 10, 2013 9:14:49 GMT -5
Replacing the cluster prob wouldn't help with inaccuracy. At least not replacing it with another stock unit. Chinese scoots are notorious for inaccurate speedometers and tachometers. Some of the tachs are even hooked up more like a voltage meter. Your best bet for accurate speed and RPM readings is to consider a bicycle speedometer, like a Sigma, or mount for a GPS to use as a speedometer. Trail Tech makes a small tach that's really easy to install and not too expensive. You can get more expensive all in one gauges as well.
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Post by bykerdude29 on Feb 10, 2013 9:46:10 GMT -5
thanks 90gtvert will work on the brake light first.
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Post by bykerdude29 on Feb 10, 2013 17:08:52 GMT -5
update...after taking the thing down to the frame ..everytime i removed a panel i saw someone hack job of wiring.had a friend stop by and we went to town..found out the brake light switch wires for the front brakes was reversed PLUS the rear brake light switch was bad also.brake light works fine with the front brake lever.also removed those stupid hand gaurds for the brake lever.just left the rear brake light switch unhooked.
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Post by rupert on Feb 10, 2013 19:27:53 GMT -5
The things (brake light switches) are so cheap @ Scrappydogs, that if you *think* that this is a long term love affair, a couple of bucks spent will go a long way. The switches themselves seem not to last too long when/if you leave your scooter out in the elements, so a couple of extras aren't a bad investment.
An electronic bicycle speedo from Wally Mart will get it done fairly cheaply.
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Post by Fox on Feb 10, 2013 19:50:45 GMT -5
I suggest you replace that rear switch ASAP cause if the front one goes you won't be able to start the engine via the electric starter.
A little shot of WD40 in every switch on the entire handle bar area once or twice a month in winter months is a good idea if you leave your scoot out in the weather. Every 6 months for scooters that are sheltered. It keeps the switch contacts from oxidizing as much and prolongs their life.
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Post by bykerdude29 on Feb 11, 2013 19:37:43 GMT -5
yes fox im going to order a new one.this scooter has been inside all its life in Florida so its in very good condition and has 3,600 miles.we did noticed that before we switched the front brake wires around you didnt need to hold the brake to start it.now you do.
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