Rear Tail Light?

[dstrwlt]

I don't know if this is the right section for this question but here goes. I've got a 02 Kat 750. When I break the light works fine, but at when I ride at night the tail light is not on. It only comes on when I brake. What do I need to replace?

[Yellow]

Check the bulb first. Chances are one of the filaments have burned (mine did that just a week ago).

If it isn't that, I guess you would continue with cleaning of the contacts, and then testing your wiring with a circuit tester. My bets are on the bulb, though.

[md86]

+1 for the bulb .

[arsenic]

yeah thats a dual fillament bulb, one is constant and one lights up when you brake, change the bulb and you should be all good.

[The CyberPoet]

Any auto parts store will carry the replacement bulb for $2 - $3. Rating will be 5/21 watts (sometimes 5/22 watts), standard brake+running bulb (1157 bulb me thinks).

If you want to be sweet to the bike, put a bit of dielectric grease in the bulb socket when you switch bulbs. This will help keep corrosion from forming later.

Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet

[Special K]

Wal Mart: $0.96 each for an 1157 bulb!

[dstrwlt]

Cool thanks guys you are always helpful.