Taillight help

[pastorchuck]

Okay, here's the problem. I have a 2008 RS with the whole Corbin package: seats, saddlebags and trunk. Well, my right tail light has burned out and I cannot figure out how to get to it to change it. I've removed the trunk and passenger seat and still can't get to it. Do I have to remove all the right side panels, too? It's just hard to believe it would be designed to be this difficult to change a bulb. Am I missing something?

 

[r1100rider]

:thumbup:

Okay, here's the problem. I have a 2008 RS with the whole Corbin package: seats, saddlebags and trunk. Well, my right tail light has burned out and I cannot figure out how to get to it to change it. I've removed the trunk and passenger seat and still can't get to it. Do I have to remove all the right side panels, too? It's just hard to believe it would be designed to be this difficult to change a bulb. Am I missing something?

You remove the black plastic undertail pc above the tire and then there are a couple bolts to mount the lens

 

[nyfdtsdemt]

yes it is

dont get me f#$%ing started again on that bull@#$%..........

i curse the assh(*& who designed it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[pastorchuck]

:thumbup:You remove the black plastic undertail pc above the tire and then there are a couple bolts to mount the lens

Thanks I'll try that in the morning....

 

[pastorchuck]

dont get me f#$%ing started again on that bull@#$%..........

i curse the assh(*& who designed it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wouldn't have said it exactly that way, but you obviously feel my pain...

 

[Pandy]

dont get me f#$%ing started again on that bull@#$%..........

i curse the assh(*& who designed it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spoken like a true squid,doc.

Patrick, the former ET1(SS)

 

[wyliec]

Okay, here's the problem. I have a 2008 RS with the whole Corbin package: seats, saddlebags and trunk. Well, my right tail light has burned out and I cannot figure out how to get to it to change it. I've removed the trunk and passenger seat and still can't get to it. Do I have to remove all the right side panels, too? It's just hard to believe it would be designed to be this difficult to change a bulb. Am I missing something?

Check out post #18 here:


http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?21869-Brake-light-OK-No-running-tail-light

This will help with future bulb replacement.

 

[Blue Star]

Okay, here's the problem. I have a 2008 RS with the whole Corbin package: seats, saddlebags and trunk. Well, my right tail light has burned out and I cannot figure out how to get to it to change it. I've removed the trunk and passenger seat and still can't get to it. Do I have to remove all the right side panels, too? It's just hard to believe it would be designed to be this difficult to change a bulb. Am I missing something?

Also suggest getting LED's by Pilot Automotive, part LI-1157RCZ. Make sure you get the red LED for better veiwing, and the one with the built in resister. They are sold at Pep Boys, and Amazon (but sold out at Amazon) for $24.99. They have a 100,000 hours of use. I just installed mine.

 

[pastorchuck]

Check out post #18 here:


http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?21869-Brake-light-OK-No-running-tail-light

This will help with future bulb replacement.

Great link, thanks!

 

[Bumblebee67]

Check out post #18 here:


http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?21869-Brake-light-OK-No-running-tail-light

This will help with future bulb replacement.

Awesome pictures!! :thumbup: That is definately a "NEED TO KNOW" post!!! :clap:nojoke:clap:

 

[Arr MiHardies]

Also suggest getting LED's by Pilot Automotive, part LI-1157RCZ. Make sure you get the red LED for better veiwing, and the one with the built in resister. They are sold at Pep Boys, and Amazon (but sold out at Amazon) for $24.99. They have a 100,000 hours of use. I just installed mine.

I can't disagree more. Had 4 different pilot LEDs for my fender running lights fail each within a month of purchase.

 

[Desert Spyder]

I remember the old days when you could remove two screws from the cover and change the light. Now you have to have ET fingers with five knuckles and an optional needle nose attachment.

Hey Chuck! I just installed one of those TricLED flag lights yesterday. Holy 4th of July Batman!

 

[Blue Star]

I can't disagree more. Had 4 different pilot LEDs for my fender running lights fail each within a month of purchase.

I tried to install the LED fender lights (194) and it only worked when the blinker was on. I went back to the origional bulb. No problem with the 1157 yet. Maybe I got a good set.

 

[pastorchuck]

I remember the old days when you could remove two screws from the cover and change the light. Now you have to have ET fingers with five knuckles and an optional needle nose attachment.

Hey Chuck! I just installed one of those TricLED flag lights yesterday. Holy 4th of July Batman!

Okay, Brian, get ready! You'll now get comments about your flag as well as your Spyder. I've been stopped by people just to ask about it...We're gonna look like a parade ryding together...

 

[Desert Spyder]

Okay, Brian, get ready! You'll now get comments about your flag as well as your Spyder. I've been stopped by people just to ask about it...We're gonna look like a parade ryding together...

Together? Lol

 

[capt.jim]

I can't disagree more. Had 4 different pilot LEDs for my fender running lights fail each within a month of purchase.

Well, I agree with that, I bought the pilot/pepboys LED's. One was not as bright as the other when I hit the brakes and went into limp mode. Of course I can't find the receipt. luckily I had trimmed the lens at the same time, less painful putting the old ones back in. If it ain't broke...