Rear Light Woes

24-11-2004, 06:15 PM

Riding around these dark nights with no rear/brake light is not a bright idea so .... has anybody got any tips on how to keep the contacts on the bulb? I have tried bending the contacts, but the bulb keeps travelling in the holder. Pretty crap design

24-11-2004, 06:23 PM

spend cash and replace wi sumit better / more bling/chavaish/stylish
or
solder the contacts in place

24-11-2004, 06:25 PM

Stuart at Spareshack sells a very nice LED tail light unit that fits straight in and you can have either a clear lens or keep your original one.
Fit one of these and you'll have no more problems.

Baz

24-11-2004, 06:29 PM

i had/am having the same issues. im reliably told its due to the "v twin vibes"
I had a good old tinker on Monday and touch wood should be fine.

i didnt solder the contacts (alas i am a 1 screw driver owning man) but with a bit of effort you can sculpt them in a fashion where even with the bends they stay hooked up. its all in the wiggle. I'll let ya know how I get on.

24-11-2004, 06:31 PM

I replaced mine not long ago as some un named fool overtightened the screws resulting in cracked plastic, orderd one from jhp and quel surprise, not just the lens but the whole lot for about 11 quid? who said ducks were pricey?

Albie · 24-11-2004, 06:49 PM

Just bought a BLING one. As seen the other day on Bobs and Paul Critchards LED one. Looks great on the monnie. Seems as it was made for the bike. Well the ad pics a monnie. No more blown bulbs or loose contacts. The other week I was followed with no light or brake lights

. How long for though

Pedro · 24-11-2004, 09:32 PM

I've got folded bits of silver paper in mine....

LED on the shopping list

Ped

24-11-2004, 09:39 PM

Ped, the LED one I've got, has the indicators with the tail light, they're really bright as is the stop & tail part of it. I got it from Stuart when we were at the Mallory track day, well worth the money

Baz

25-11-2004, 10:07 AM

I just got a new tail light assembly off e-bay for Â£10 as the one on Gill's bike was looking a bit scabby.
It's genuine Ducati as well.

Norrie.

24-11-2004, 06:15 PM	#1
daedos Guest Posts: n/a	Rear Light Woes Riding around these dark nights with no rear/brake light is not a bright idea so .... has anybody got any tips on how to keep the contacts on the bulb? I have tried bending the contacts, but the bulb keeps travelling in the holder. Pretty crap design

24-11-2004, 06:49 PM	#6
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	Just bought a BLING one. As seen the other day on Bobs and Paul Critchards LED one. Looks great on the monnie. Seems as it was made for the bike. Well the ad pics a monnie. No more blown bulbs or loose contacts. The other week I was followed with no light or brake lights . How long for though __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

24-11-2004, 09:32 PM	#7
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,157	I've got folded bits of silver paper in mine.... LED on the shopping list Ped __________________ Monster 1200R! KTM 990 SuperDuke

24-11-2004, 06:23 PM	#2
Scotty Guest Posts: n/a	spend cash and replace wi sumit better / more bling/chavaish/stylish or solder the contacts in place

24-11-2004, 06:25 PM	#3
DesmoDom Guest Posts: n/a	Stuart at Spareshack sells a very nice LED tail light unit that fits straight in and you can have either a clear lens or keep your original one. Fit one of these and you'll have no more problems. Baz

24-11-2004, 06:29 PM	#4
Richard_S Guest Posts: n/a	i had/am having the same issues. im reliably told its due to the "v twin vibes" I had a good old tinker on Monday and touch wood should be fine. i didnt solder the contacts (alas i am a 1 screw driver owning man) but with a bit of effort you can sculpt them in a fashion where even with the bends they stay hooked up. its all in the wiggle. I'll let ya know how I get on.

24-11-2004, 06:31 PM	#5
A Yerbury Guest Posts: n/a	I replaced mine not long ago as some un named fool overtightened the screws resulting in cracked plastic, orderd one from jhp and quel surprise, not just the lens but the whole lot for about 11 quid? who said ducks were pricey?

24-11-2004, 09:39 PM	#8
DesmoDom Guest Posts: n/a	Ped, the LED one I've got, has the indicators with the tail light, they're really bright as is the stop & tail part of it. I got it from Stuart when we were at the Mallory track day, well worth the money Baz

25-11-2004, 10:07 AM	#9
norrie Guest Posts: n/a	I just got a new tail light assembly off e-bay for Â£10 as the one on Gill's bike was looking a bit scabby. It's genuine Ducati as well. Norrie.