OK I'm confused, why do you think it isn't the brake light? I can't think of (or see) another circuit / switch that would be activated by use of the front brake lever and would then activate the brake light. BUT there maybe one - if using the ACS the bike will apply the brakes without the front lever or rear pedal being touched if the car ahead slows down, when that happens does the rear brake light come on?
That makes two of us! It’s definitely not the brake light. I fitted new levers over the weekend and removed the switch from the bars before fitting. Pressing the button didn’t operate the light and the lever, with the switch hanging loose, still operated the brake light. The new levers use a cam to operate the switch, so unlike the standard levers, they need adjustment. I was trying to gauge the point of contact and then realised I didn’t even know what it was for! Anyway, everything seems to be working and I think your original thought is probably right. It’s something to do with cruise control.
Interesting, had a play in the garage, It is definitely not the brake light switch, no idea where that is but it would seem to be on pressure switch in the braking system somewhere. Hill hold is definitely a pressure switch/valve and not the lever switch. Best guess is that the switch is there to de-activate the ACS when the front brake is used, just as using the rear brake de-activates the ACS.
I tested the hold whilst the pressure switch was off too, not that either! I’m sticking with something to do with cruise.
Found that as well with the Evo levers , on the clutch side a grinder and files were used to reshape the edges , now perfect, I like the way they adjust on the fly just a pity from new they’re sharp edged .
It may be the release for the Hill Hold. HH is, or should be, capable of being released by 2 quick, short, pulls on the front brake lever, a double tap if you like. As mine used to work in that fashion but now no longer does, just have to give more revs to overcome it, I’m going to investigate this second switch further
just a thought…….. If a manufacturers approved operational design that’s fitted within the braking system construction no longer works would that constitute an MOT failure ? Certainly ABS fitted and not working is a failure etc. However if it’s removed it can’t be a failure.
Now done 500 miles on the bike and what a machine. For anyone currently waiting and having second thoughts - wait it out. It’s worth it. The best bike I’ve ridden. The only thing I can fault is the handlebars/top yoke aren’t black and the plastic trim around the fuel cap is raised on one side - has anyone else had this? I took it in to get ceramic coated the other day and it really makes the paint pop and is now a dream to clean. The guy did a YouTube video on it if anyone is interested;
Mine also raised, tank has warped in heat & the keyless fuel cap stopped working - now replaced, waiting on a tank replacement under warranty.
Thanks guys. Do you mean your aluminium tank was warped from the heat or just the plastic trim was warped?
Plastic trim. I noticed it when I got back from Italy (it was 42 degrees one day), mentioned it to the dealer, and they said they’d had another do the same.
Be interesting to see how they stop that reoccurring, every year , a material change maybe ? Possibly a small parasol that pops up at a certain temperature
