How to I efficiently get to the rear tail light to swap bulbs? Do I have to tear down the seat (remove rear seat) and mounts right down to the rear fender to get at the tailight? Is there a quicker way?
Rookie restoration - Stupid question #2
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hakx
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Rookie restoration - Stupid question #2
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How to I efficiently get to the rear tail light to swap bulbs? Do I have to tear down the seat (remove rear seat) and mounts right down to the rear fender to get at the tailight? Is there a quicker way?
How to I efficiently get to the rear tail light to swap bulbs? Do I have to tear down the seat (remove rear seat) and mounts right down to the rear fender to get at the tailight? Is there a quicker way?
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Re: Rookie restoration - Stupid question #2
I'm pretty sure that you unscrew two Phillips headed fasteners to remove the lens. Then push the bulb in while turning it, and the bulb comes out of the socket.
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Re: Rookie restoration - Stupid question #2
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It's been a while, but I'm sure that you remove the rear seat and half turn the bulb holder from the back (there are 2 of them) then remove replace bulbs. There is a plastic box (for tools etc) that you probably have to remove also. .. then you should be able to reach in and half turn the sockets to remove. I don't think you have to remove fender. As I remember, getting them back in, in the confined space was the hardest part.
Bob
It's been a while, but I'm sure that you remove the rear seat and half turn the bulb holder from the back (there are 2 of them) then remove replace bulbs. There is a plastic box (for tools etc) that you probably have to remove also. .. then you should be able to reach in and half turn the sockets to remove. I don't think you have to remove fender. As I remember, getting them back in, in the confined space was the hardest part.
Bob