Tail light question...

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jan 5, 2006 | 11:20 AM

jlsporty

Thread Starter

Cruiser

Joined: Jan 2006

Posts: 171

Likes: 0

From: Parker, CO

Tail light question...

I have an 05 XL 1200C and my tail lights doesn't work. My brake and turn signals do work, so my first assumption is that there's a separate wire that runs the marker lights vs. the tail lights? The light over the license plate still works too, so am I correct to assume that I just have a faulty wire someplace? If so, how difficult is it to find?

Jan 5, 2006 | 12:10 PM

bensonjv

Stellar HDF Member

Joined: Nov 2005

Posts: 2,272

Likes: 10

From: Orange VA

RE: Tail light question...

Isn't the marker/brake light a double fillament bulb? If so, its possible your bulb is 1/2 burnt out. Easier to check than pulling wiring.

Jan 5, 2006 | 12:15 PM

HDF Tech

Banned

Joined: May 2005

Posts: 14,496

Likes: 156

From:

RE: Tail light question...

If your plate light is working, check the tail light bulb/socket as they should both be on the same circuit (running lights)

Jan 5, 2006 | 02:56 PM

Slumpys1200c

Advanced

Joined: Dec 2005

Posts: 82

Likes: 0

From:

RE: Tail light question...

Do you mean your two round side lights are not working? If so, it might be a loose wire. If you could, be a little more specific so that we can help you. Let us know.

!!! RIDE SAFE !!!

Keith in Pa.
05 1200 custom "Lava"

Jan 5, 2006 | 06:08 PM

cornell

Intermediate

Joined: Nov 2005

Posts: 45

Likes: 0

From:

RE: Tail light question...

There was a recall on some of the tail lights not long ago for a bad bulb I think.

Jan 5, 2006 | 10:48 PM

Wolhar

Banned

Joined: Jul 2005

Posts: 14,082

Likes: 8

RE: Tail light question...

To the best of my knowledge Sportsters do not have "running lights", turn and brake only. Kit (module and red lens) is about $45.00 International models have running lights I believe.

Jan 6, 2006 | 09:47 AM

Thumper26

Outstanding HDF Member

Joined: May 2005

Posts: 3,146

Likes: 50

From: A barrier island in NJ

RE: Tail light question...

I have a 2005 XL1200R that I bought in June, 2005. The right-rear bulb went dead after 1,600 miles. I didn't know there was a "recall" for a bulb, so for $2.00 I solved the problem and now I carry a spare with me.

Thumper26