Preparing for Inspection - Page 2

roberto_031 · 09-11-2010, 01:37 PM

I finally got around to checking the bulb. Both elements in the bulb are still connected and look like they should be in working order, so I'm thinking it may be something in the wiring. I had another quick question before I purchased a bulb just to check. The rear turn signals do not come on all the time like the front. They do blink for the actual signal however. So they are kinda like the taillight, they work when they need to, they are just not on all the time like they should be. I took the rear fender covers off and checked the wiring connections and everything looks good from a quick visual inspection. I checked the fuses, and everything looks good. Any ideas? Are the rear turn signals supposed to be illuminated all the time like the front?

Sarris · 09-11-2010, 01:53 PM

No, just when the turn signals are on. Only the front signals are running lights. The tail light is a dual element tail light and brake light.

You can use a little fine sandpaper and clean the bulb socket contacts if the tail and or brake lights don't operate after you change the bulb.

Water Warrior 2 · 09-11-2010, 02:05 PM

Hope this clears things up.
Headlight is on all the time, hi or lo beam.
The front signals have a 2 element bulb. The dimmer element in the front signal will be on when the headlight is on. The brighter element of the front signal works for signaling only.
The rear signal is a single element bulb and ONLY works as a signal.
The tail light has a 2 element bulb. The dimmer element is always on the same as the head light. The brighter element of the tail light is a brake light and should work when the front or rear brake is applied.
Also to pass inspection you may need side reflectors on both ends and both sides.
Oh yeah, make sure the horn works too.

Easy Rider · 09-12-2010, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roberto_031

Are the rear turn signals supposed to be illuminated all the time like the front?

NO. As others have said.
You should try a new bulb first.....and check the socket for corrosion while you have the bulb out.

roberto_031 · 09-13-2010, 06:46 PM

Thanks everybody. It was just the bulb. I love easy fixes! :cool:

09-11-2010, 01:37 PM	#11
roberto_031 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 4	Re: Preparing for Inspection I finally got around to checking the bulb. Both elements in the bulb are still connected and look like they should be in working order, so I'm thinking it may be something in the wiring. I had another quick question before I purchased a bulb just to check. The rear turn signals do not come on all the time like the front. They do blink for the actual signal however. So they are kinda like the taillight, they work when they need to, they are just not on all the time like they should be. I took the rear fender covers off and checked the wiring connections and everything looks good from a quick visual inspection. I checked the fuses, and everything looks good. Any ideas? Are the rear turn signals supposed to be illuminated all the time like the front? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-11-2010, 01:53 PM	#12
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: Preparing for Inspection No, just when the turn signals are on. Only the front signals are running lights. The tail light is a dual element tail light and brake light. You can use a little fine sandpaper and clean the bulb socket contacts if the tail and or brake lights don't operate after you change the bulb. __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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09-11-2010, 02:05 PM	#13
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Preparing for Inspection Hope this clears things up. Headlight is on all the time, hi or lo beam. The front signals have a 2 element bulb. The dimmer element in the front signal will be on when the headlight is on. The brighter element of the front signal works for signaling only. The rear signal is a single element bulb and ONLY works as a signal. The tail light has a 2 element bulb. The dimmer element is always on the same as the head light. The brighter element of the tail light is a brake light and should work when the front or rear brake is applied. Also to pass inspection you may need side reflectors on both ends and both sides. Oh yeah, make sure the horn works too. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-13-2010, 06:46 PM	#15
roberto_031 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 4	Re: Preparing for Inspection Thanks everybody. It was just the bulb. I love easy fixes! :cool: Login or Register to Remove Ads
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