License Plate light Fiasco

[BlueLine]

I'm in awe again over some of the cheapie and thoughtless features I've come across in my 2012 RT. Today I removed the 2 screws to remove the lens of my license plate light. To my surprise it isn't only a lens but a complete module encapsulated in a rubber boot. That really isn't a bad thing though, but the surprise was the anchoring method used to secure the unit in place. Didn't BRP think anyone was going to hav to change a bulb without expecting to remove the the whole rear end of the bike? Unsuspecting me removed the 2 screws and the unit fell free, the real surprise was tring to reinstall it.The anchor system some brilliant engineer came up with was a free floating un anchored plastic flange on the inside of the fender. Trying to line up the holes in this free floating device is next to impossible. This is definitely not something that can be done roadside. My caution is to any individual attempting to change the bulb, it's NOT a simple task, but it should be. BRP, give some thought to routine replacement items, we shouldn't have to go to a service facility for a bulb change. A bonded backplate to the fender, or recessesed tinnermans would be a solution.
Perhaps there's a easy way to do this, I'll just have some of the experienced ones show me on tech day at Lamont's BBQ:bbq:

 

[revjvegas]

My guess its the same engineer who came up with the placement of the valve stem on the rear tire.

 

[harrypottar]

You have to take the two back panels off and then unscrew and remove the rear light cluster to change the bulbs in the rear lights as well.

Not hard, even I can do it, but I agree not something you want to do road side. Getting to the two small side screws in a pain, the right side hardly as any room to unscrew the screw.

Harry

 

[cjackg]

Same thing happened on my 2010 RT. I fixed it by gluing the "free floating plastic flange" in place. Once it dried, no more problem lining up the screws.

 

[harrypottar]

Same thing happened on my 2010 RT. I fixed it by gluing the "free floating plastic flange" in place. Once it dried, no more problem lining up the screws.

Thats why a love this site, it so simple when other people come up with these great ideas :thumbup:

Harry

 

[Bob Denman]

If we only had ONE issue like this; it could be funny... :shocked: :gaah:

 

[BlueLine]

That's what I did do.

Same thing happened on my 2010 RT. I fixed it by gluing the "free floating plastic flange" in place. Once it dried, no more problem lining up the screws.

Did the same, just didn't want anyone to know that I was glueing my bike back together with Crazy Glue. Why couldn't the engineers think of that? Too simple I guess.

 

[DR Buck]

My guess its the same engineer who came up with the placement of the valve stem on the rear tire.

That guy should be taken out back and shot!

 

[NancysToy]

Wow! Just think if BRP brought some of us into their head shop to tell them HOW it should be done. Where does BRP come up with their so-called engineers?

That guy should be taken out back and shot!

Wow, tough audience! Shooting the engineer for a simple oversight is pretty drastic, don't you think? Sometimes maintainance needs do slip there minds, overshadowed by production needs, but I don't think it is a capital crime. Remind me never to ask yoyu guys for a job, or sell you anything.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

TRICKY ENGINEER

My guess its the same engineer who came up with the placement of the valve stem on the rear tire.

And I moved mine to the other side a couple of years ago:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: But to add to this thread Cadillac (unk.yr)actually had tailights that only had access if you removed the entire rear bumper assembly...
.Guess what that cost ?????????.....Mike :yikes: :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[NancysToy]

And I moved mine to the other side a couple of years ago:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: But to add to this thread Cadillac (unk.yr)actually had tailights that only had access if you removed the entire rear bumper assembly...
.Guess what that cost ?????????.....Mike :yikes: :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

...or the Chevy Monza, that you had to disconnect the motor mounts and pull the engine part way to change the spark plugs! Old story, just different players.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

And I moved mine to the other side a couple of years ago:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: But to add to this thread Cadillac (unk.yr)actually had tailights that only had access if you removed the entire rear bumper assembly...
.Guess what that cost ?????????.....Mike :yikes: :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

Sadly my daughter has one of them, i think it is a 07 or 08


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[ARtraveler]

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