electrical problem - tail light wont shut off sometimes

[adrianS]

I got the problem where when I turn my ignition off, sometimes my tail light wont shut off.. I have to turn it to the on position then shut it off again till it goes off.. Ive killed my battery a few times not knowing Ive left the tail light on from before.

Has this happened to anyone, and Im wondering where on the harness I should check?

Sorry, Im a bit of a noob with my hawk, but I'm ready to go thru its electricals and learn in inside out..

[650 Bros Kiwi]

Ignition switch position / Tailight

There is a position on the ignition switch which when the key is removed turns the taillight on, you may have turned the key to far when removing it

[Rydtheslyd]

Remove the 10 amp fuse in the fuse box labeled "parking" your problem will go away "I think"

[adrianS]

Hey thanks. Heh.. I guess it's a "new" feature I just learned as I parked my bike this evening. I guess my ignition switch is old and worn, it doesnt "click" and stay in the off position and goes past into 'park'.. I'm going to yank that fuse.

[squirrelman]

taillight on to park: some kind of European thing.