Tail/Brake light issues

[oldbill]

Hello tech guys, need some input.

Bike is a 98 tourer.  I noticed that the taillight is blinking, and the brake light is not working.  The blinking is not regular, like a turn signal, more of an irregular thing.  Perhaps flickering is a better word, but the light does not dim any.  The turn signals and headlight work normally.  I checked fuses, and they are okay.  Battery is good.  Ideas?

[Patrick]

Check the connector under the rear fender.
The brake light doesn't work with either switch ?

[Garland]

Tach working? If brake is out that is tied into same circuit, should be out too.

[Brewer]

I suggest starting with the brake fuse if you did not look already. You might have more than one issue.

[Tfrank59]

I had very nearly the same thing on my 98 tourer about a week ago, and all I did was open a little fuse box push down on the fuses in bingo that was the issue.  It's going to be some loose connection or a bad ground most likely.

[BobB]

As already stated start with the fuses and check your bulbs but realize that the multi-wire connector under the rear fender takes the most abuse.

[fudgie]

And check the wiring harness under the rt side cover.

[F6BANGER]

Start at the point of the problem. Try another bulb. Check to see if you are getting power at the bulb plug. Do you have a test light?

[Gavin_Sons]

also check the ground wire. i had a ground come loose inside the brake light once

[oldbill]

Thanks to all for suggestions/ideas.  I haven't had the time yet to really get back there and check things out, but I now have a good idea of where to start the search.  Ride safe....Bill