1. Brake Lever Switch: When you pull the brake lever, you activate the brake lever switch. This switch completes the electrical circuit, allowing current to flow through the circuit.
2. Brake Light Bulb: The brake light bulb is the end point of the circuit. When current flows through the bulb, it illuminates, emitting a bright red light that signals to other drivers that you are braking.
Here's a more detailed explanation of the electrical components involved:
- Brake Lever Switch: The brake lever switch is a mechanical switch that is mounted on the motorcycle's handlebars. When the brake lever is pulled, it physically closes the switch, allowing current to flow through it.
- Brake Light Relay: The brake light relay is an electrical device that controls the flow of current to the brake light bulb. When the brake lever switch is activated, it sends a signal to the brake light relay, which then completes the circuit, allowing current to flow to the brake light bulb.
- Brake Light Bulb: The brake light bulb is a standard incandescent bulb that emits a bright red light when current flows through it. The bulb is housed in a red lens at the rear of the motorcycle, making it visible to other drivers.
This basic circuit ensures that when you pull the brake lever, the brake light bulb illuminates, signaling to other drivers that you are braking.
