is this normal?

[Maffoo]

I just went to start a bike i have just rebuilt which has sat for a few months
it wouldnt start, but thats not my concern
my concern is that the tail-light was on .... it was actually the brake light
but i wasnt on the brakes

the bike is an 83 CB250
is it normal for the back light to come on while starting on this, or some bikes?
i thought maybe it was set to come on when the ignition is on but the bike isnt running ... or something

because it didnt start, i cant tell if it would go off once the engine was running

so um, help? anyone? I dont really wanna have to fart around with electrics

[Mom]

I just went to start a bike i have just rebuilt which has sat for a few months
it wouldnt start, but thats not my concern
my concern is that the tail-light was on .... it was actually the brake light
but i wasnt on the brakes

the bike is an 83 CB250
is it normal for the back light to come on while starting on this, or some bikes?
i thought maybe it was set to come on when the ignition is on but the bike isnt running ... or something

because it didnt start, i cant tell if it would go off once the engine was running

so um, help? anyone? I dont really wanna have to fart around with electrics

Love to help but, can you take a deep breath and explain it a bit more slowly please.

[dogsnbikes]

I just went to start a bike i have just rebuilt which has sat for a few months
it wouldnt start, but thats not my concern
my concern is that the tail-light was on .... it was actually the brake light
but i wasnt on the brakes

the bike is an 83 CB250
is it normal for the back light to come on while starting on this, or some bikes?
i thought maybe it was set to come on when the ignition is on but the bike isnt running ... or something

because it didnt start, i cant tell if it would go off once the engine was running

so um, help? anyone? I dont really wanna have to fart around with electrics

from what you are saying it sounds like the same problem I had on the RS
Cheak how far down the rear brake switch is in the plastic nut if its too far down the brake light will stay on

just adjust it until the light comes on when you touch the foot brake.....if you dont think that is the problem cheak the micro switch on the front brake leave it may be full of crap causing it too short out and can normally be fixed with a dose of crc electra clean

[Maffoo]

from what you are saying it sounds like the same problem I had on the RS
Cheak how far down the rear brake switch is in the plastic nut if its too far down the brake light will stay on

just adjust it until the light comes on when you touch the foot brake.....if you dont think that is the problem cheak the micro switch on the front brake leave it may be full of crap causing it too short out and can normally be fixed with a dose of crc electra clean

i pulled the front one apart & it seems good
ill check the back one tomorrow


Mom, basically when i turn the ignition on, ready to hit the starter button, the brake light comes on & i dont know why

[Pancakes]

Maybe moisture has got in there and is contacting now? Rust has bridged the contacts? How to fix stuff, take it apart, clean it and put it back together right. Half the time, no more problem.

[FROSTY:Me]

My bet is back brake light switch has stuck on -give it a lil tap