Harley Davidson Forums

Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

This cant be right.....

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 04:37 PM
Share
  #1  
sober's Avatar
sober
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: Huntersville, NC
Default This cant be right.....
OK, tried to search and came up with nothing. my right side brake/turn/tail lamp on my rocker went out today. Its under warranty but I couldnt make it do the dealership today.

I called them and asked how much to just buy one since service isn't open tomorrow and dude quoted me $428 bucks!!!!!!

Anyway, does that sound right? I have googled my *** off and can't find a part number or price for that light anywhere.
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 05:15 PM
Share
  #2  
sober's Avatar
sober
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: Huntersville, NC
Default
Upon further searching I have found 60153-08 about $150, and 60153-08a, $428. Anyone know the difference?

Edit: Found the difference. 60153-08 supercedes to 60153-08a. Price increased by about 270 bucks. WTF?

I hope this isn't a common problem on these bikes.......
 
Last edited by sober; Apr 9, 2011 at 05:24 PM.
Reply
0
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 05:30 PM
Share
  #3  
bikersurgeon's Avatar
bikersurgeon
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 325
Likes: 1
From: missouri
Default
WTH? I'm not familiar with rocker anatomy but maybe it's just a bulb that burned out? maybe the 428 buck price is for the entire lighting unit housing and all?
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 05:34 PM
Share
  #4  
sober's Avatar
sober
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: Huntersville, NC
Default
It is $428 for the right side turn/brake/stop lamp. It is a sealed led unit. I have about 14 more months of warranty, so its no problem right not, but still WTF?
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 05:38 PM
Share
  #5  
bikersurgeon's Avatar
bikersurgeon
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 325
Likes: 1
From: missouri
Default
holy crapski...I agree with WTF, that's nuts. I wonder if maybe it's just a wire shorting out....LED shouldn't be bad already. but point taken...WTF
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 05:41 PM
Share
  #6  
sober's Avatar
sober
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: Huntersville, NC
Default
The led bulb is bad.....already checked. The new unit includes wiring that runs under the fender to the fuse box area under the seat. Doesn't plug in at the light itself.

Totally asshat design if you ask me. Kinda bummed.....been nothing but a great bike but thats more than a bit ridiculous.
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 08:58 PM
Share
  #7  
shooker's Avatar
shooker
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 890
Likes: 3
From: Central CT
Default
Holy sh*t
 
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Apr 9, 2011 | 09:49 PM
Share
  #8  
cpiad's Avatar
cpiad
Account Closed
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 682
Likes: 1
From: In the World
Default
Originally Posted by sober
The led bulb is bad.....already checked. The new unit includes wiring that runs under the fender to the fuse box area under the seat. Doesn't plug in at the light itself.

Totally asshat design if you ask me. Kinda bummed.....been nothing but a great bike but thats more than a bit ridiculous.
Screw that. See if you get 12 volts from the leads. If so...buy a replacement LED assembly and trim it to fit in the lens cover. It is ridiculous to have to take your bike in to replace a light. You don't even do that on a 1/2 million $ Ferrari... that is just Harley Horse manure.
 
Reply
0
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 10:52 PM
Share
  #9  
sober's Avatar
sober
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: Huntersville, NC
Default
I'm gonna get a new one under warranty but if I have a failure down the road ill just convert to regular bulbs
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 10, 2011 | 12:01 AM
Share
  #10  
lazyboy09's Avatar
lazyboy09
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 302
Likes: 2
From: hobart, in.
Default
It's a common problem on the rocker. Had it happen twice, both times the right side. I now run Headwinds lights and just sold my stock lights to a buddy who had the same problem. He was quoted $260 for a new one though. I've been told Harley has other bikes with LED tails with similar problems. I think the connections in the light become suspect as I was able to tap mine both times it happened to get them to work.

problem solved
 
Reply
0



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:55 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE