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trying to dislodge a tail light bulb

jamileh

jamileh

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At the risk of getting laughed off the board permanently, I have a question: is there a particular trick to getting a burned-out tail light bulb out of its socket? I read my manual, and followed the directions (though it doesn't say which way to rotate it, but that's not the issue) - pushed in the bulb while turning it (tried both ways), but it just doesn't want to dislodge. It turns but won't come out. I started getting afraid of breaking the bulb off in my hand, and/or getting it stuck in the socket broken off.... (also chipped my nail polish in the process, but had accepted that risk going in). Is there a particular trick to this?

Do I at least get an award for "Lamest Tech Question Ever"? Hey, at least I"m trying.....

Thanks in advance!!!

Jamileh
 
correction: i pushed in the bulb THEN turned it. the manual says while pushing it in, turn it, but that's not quite right.....
 
The fix is easy: send me the bike and you'll have no more troubles with it :silly:
 
The electricians advice is to spray the socket with a PTFE-spray, and - if the glass is broken - use a nose plier to loosen the socket.
Do use a little more violent force as needed. It will probably brake the socket holder, but they are cheap.
Then go for a LED-lamp, and forget all about it. ;)
 
Thank you all so much - not just for the very helpful info, but for not laughing at me publicly on the board - you're the greatest!!! And Rene, I'd be happy to ride the moto over to your location for some assistance - can't think of a better road trip!!! And I'd have to ride kinda fast so as to always stay in front of any traffic, so as to not get run over coz of the burned-out bulb, right??? I'm liking it....
And great idea to replace it with an LED light - will do.
Thanks again to all of you - I'll keep you posted on my continuing efforts!!
Have a great day, all!!
 
jamileh wrote:
correction: i pushed in the bulb THEN turned it. the manual says while pushing it in, turn it, but that's not quite right.....
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No...you have to push the bulb in and while holding it pushed in you turn it about a 1/4 turn counter-clockwise.
 
Jam ... we could have said it's just like opening a bottle of house-hold cleaning product with a child-proof cap ;)

I'm guessing you don't have light bulbs with bajonet fittings for domestic usage in the US?

Oh, and Jam: you'd also have to ride pretty fast for other reasons to come here (road trip is a very relative kind of term :) ). Kind of like free fall ... or the Jesus Lizard :silly:
 
J, not everyone likes the LED bulbs. Ask Rich R, he talked me out of trying them based on his experience. Not as if your RC has a lower output alternator like my T3/1000S...
 
update from the basilisk.....

Successful removal of the taillight bulb today. Turns out I was just pushing it in too far. Replaced it with another standard bulb from the local yammie shop for now, since I'm riding out with Safety Bob and Co. Fri AM for Nevada. Also spent a good amount of time cleaning the bike today - with Simple Green on some parts, and dish soap and water on others. Never did this before; it was actually fun!! And now one can actually see, once again, that it is the most beautiful moto in the worlde...... I'm ready to ride it to Belgium, Rene!!!

Thanks, all!!

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So, while you had the thing clean, you put some polish on the painted parts to help keep it that way a while, right? If not, bring some polish along on the trip, I'll be happy to supervise the operation for the cost of a beer-or 2-or 3.....
 
Well, Bob, you're just funnin' me coz you know me well enough to know the answer to that first question, and to guess my reaction to your follow-up suggestion....
I didn't have THAT much fun; and I'm happy to buy the beer, as long as I supervise while you polish.... Otherwise, let's just ride and drink beer. Don't forget your wallet.
 
jamileh wrote:
Also spent a good amount of time cleaning the bike today - with Simple Green on some parts, and dish soap and water on others. Never did this before; it was actually fun!! And now one can actually see, once again, that it is the most beautiful moto in the worlde...
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Nice one, lookin' good Jam! Say, those sure are some nice looking pipes! ;)
 
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