Taillight issues

Tangent · March 20th, 2012, 11:16 AM

Hi all,

So I got pulled over the other night, and besides the terror and tears and whatnot it was a surprisingly pleasant experience. The officer simply pulled me over to tell me that my taillight was out. I go home and take a peek, and it works while braking, but when the headlights are on, it simply won't light up. I replaced the bulb to no avail, then replaced the fuse, and am still getting the problem. I'd like to get back to nighttime riding so any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Shorter version: Taillight works when braking, not otherwise, replaced bulb and fuse, problem not fixed

Thx for the help!

NikkitaNinja · March 20th, 2012, 11:22 AM

Have you checked your connections to make sure there isn't a short, loose wire, or bad connection?

Tangent · March 20th, 2012, 11:27 AM

I checked everything that was pretty apparent (I'm no motorcycle maintenance expert) and it all seemed good, but bike is naked right now for other reasons so it shouldn't be too hard to take a second look!

Alex · March 20th, 2012, 12:21 PM

Sure it was the right bulb? (dual-filament)

Tangent · March 20th, 2012, 05:50 PM

Yep definitely dual filament

Motofool · March 21st, 2012, 08:43 AM

You will need to check the circuit from the bulb back to the source using a test lamp or a multimeter until you find the point at which the juice is interrupted.

Best

Tangent · March 21st, 2012, 08:51 AM

Sounds good, I will do that this weekend, thx for the tips!

March 20th, 2012, 11:16 AM	#1
Tangent ninjette.org newbie Name: Michael Location: Boulder, CO Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 4	Taillight issues Hi all, So I got pulled over the other night, and besides the terror and tears and whatnot it was a surprisingly pleasant experience. The officer simply pulled me over to tell me that my taillight was out. I go home and take a peek, and it works while braking, but when the headlights are on, it simply won't light up. I replaced the bulb to no avail, then replaced the fuse, and am still getting the problem. I'd like to get back to nighttime riding so any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Shorter version: Taillight works when braking, not otherwise, replaced bulb and fuse, problem not fixed Thx for the help! Last futzed with by Tangent; March 21st, 2012 at 09:14 AM.

March 20th, 2012, 12:21 PM	#4
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March 21st, 2012, 08:43 AM	#6
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	You will need to check the circuit from the bulb back to the source using a test lamp or a multimeter until you find the point at which the juice is interrupted. Best __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

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March 20th, 2012, 11:22 AM	#2
NikkitaNinja ninjette.org guru Name: Tyler Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Nikkita - 2003 Buell XB9R Posts: 274	Have you checked your connections to make sure there isn't a short, loose wire, or bad connection?

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Tangent ninjette.org newbie Name: Michael Location: Boulder, CO Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 4	I checked everything that was pretty apparent (I'm no motorcycle maintenance expert) and it all seemed good, but bike is naked right now for other reasons so it shouldn't be too hard to take a second look!

March 20th, 2012, 05:50 PM	#5
Tangent ninjette.org newbie Name: Michael Location: Boulder, CO Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 4	Yep definitely dual filament

March 21st, 2012, 08:51 AM	#7
Tangent ninjette.org newbie Name: Michael Location: Boulder, CO Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 4	Sounds good, I will do that this weekend, thx for the tips!