Wilsons Sandbox

In a message dated 1/29/02 2:15:31 PM Central Standard Time, DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com writes:

> I have been thinking about adding one also, or adding a short LED > above the actual tail light and running the flasher unit to it and > leave the stock taillight do as designed.

Make real sure that the flasher unit is not left under the rear fender or it probably won't last long. The amount of water, dirt, oil, and other road debris that accumulates up in the rear fender can really wreak havoc on the wiring back there. Replacement is a current project of mine, while I have the bike apart. I'm not sure where I saw it, but someone is offering a 50 watt tail light and brake light. I'm not sure if it was Dennis Kirk or not. When I get to that point in my project, I'll let you know. Jim Texas Thumpin [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

On Tue, 29 Jan 2002 TexasThumpin@... wrote:

>I'm not sure where I saw it, but someone is offering a 50 watt tail >light and brake light. I'm not sure if it was Dennis Kirk or not. When I >get to that point in my project, I'll let you know.

I melted my housing with one. Fred says I'm the only poor bastard that this has ever happened to. Be careful.

Looking for some advise on getting my tail/brake light bulb to "lock" in. The push and twist in to lock technique seems to be wore out. Is a total replacement of the taillight assembly required or just the socket? Right now I found the sweet spot for things to work but with a good jolt it will be dislodged. Would Fred of Ron Ayers be the source?? Thanks. Jim Henry Mechanical Design Associates, Inc. (419) 893-3141 Ext. 118 FAX (419) 893-0687 Jhenry@... http://www.mdaengr.com/> www.mdaengr.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I would try squeezing the socket together slightly with some pliers at the notch that holds the bulb. I would also replace the bulb. Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/cmc.html

----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Henry" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 10:01 AM Subject: [DSN_klr650] tail light > Looking for some advise on getting my tail/brake light bulb to "lock" in. The push and twist in to lock technique seems to be wore out. Is a total replacement of the taillight assembly required or just the socket? Right now I found the sweet spot for things to work but with a good jolt it will be dislodged. > Would Fred of Ron Ayers be the source?? > > Thanks. > > > > Jim Henry > Mechanical Design Associates, Inc. > (419) 893-3141 Ext. 118 > FAX (419) 893-0687 > Jhenry@... > http://www.mdaengr.com/> www.mdaengr.com > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > >

Try the bulb 180 from how you're sticking it in. If it's a 2 dot bulb (2 dots on the bottom, contacts actually) it's a "polarized" plug. One of the "tits" on the side is higher than the other. If this isn't the case and you have the correct bulb for the application, give it a light squeeze with a pair of pliers (the light socket, not the bulb) and try it again. millerized

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Henry" wrote: > Looking for some advise on getting my tail/brake light bulb to "lock" in. The push and twist in to lock technique seems to be wore out. Is a total replacement of the taillight assembly required or just the socket? Right now I found the sweet spot for things to work but with a good jolt it will be dislodged. > Would Fred of Ron Ayers be the source?? > > Thanks. > > > > Jim Henry > Mechanical Design Associates, Inc. > (419) 893-3141 Ext. 118 > FAX (419) 893-0687 > Jhenry@m... > http://www.mdaengr.com/> www.mdaengr.com > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Look for a bad ground wire from the bulb socket. barocky wrote:

> Tail light doesn't come on with key. Brake light still works. Tried different bulbs. Also using > rear break doesn't activate brake light I tried adjusting it and still nothing. Is there a > connection midway along this wire somewhere? Thanks BA > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > >

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