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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 07:07 PM
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Can anyone tell this knucklehead (me) how to replace the tail light bulb on a '10 Ultra Classic? I've removed the socket (with bulb in it) from the housing but can't figure out how to get the bulb out without breaking it.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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Push in and turn.

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Are you talking about the fender tip light?
 
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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No, I'm talking about the actual tail light / brake light unit
 
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What Drew said.
 
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Buy a tube of dielectric grease and put it on every ( DC ) electrical connection you ever take apart or replace, from spark plugs to fuses to conectors. It will same you from future troubles with corrosion and rusting.
 
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Buy a tube of dielectric grease and put it on every ( DC ) electrical connection you ever take apart or replace, from spark plugs to fuses to conectors. It will same you from future troubles with corrosion and rusting.
+100 on that! Saves a lot on future headaches.
 
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Originally Posted by Mike9843
Can anyone tell this knucklehead (me) how to replace the tail light bulb on a '10 Ultra Classic? I've removed the socket (with bulb in it) from the housing but can't figure out how to get the bulb out without breaking it.
The bulb on your bike pulls straight out.
 
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DO you have the new bulb in hand? If so you should be able to see if it twists or pulls straight out.
 
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