Tail Light Removal

Necessary for rear fender removal or to replace the OEM tail light with and aftermarket tail light.

Do First:

Remove the back tail piece (see FAIRINGS REMOVAL, Tail Piece, steps 1 and 2).

Remove each tail fairing (see FAIRINGS REMOVAL, Tail Fairings.

Tools:
phillips screwdriver

1. Pull the foam block that holds immobilizer/diagnostic connector from its location at the back of the seat compartment on the rear brake side of bike.

2. Remove the three screws and washers from tail light using a phillips screwdriver. They will be threaded quite tightly into the plastic so place a hand on the tail light lens and press forward to support the force required to turn the screws without stripping the slots.

3. Pull tail light straight back to remove it. You may disconnect the tail light wire by pressing tab on bottom of connector and pulling light free. It may be possible to complete this job by just pushing the light aside without disconnecting it.

Installation is the reverse procedure.

Reinstall fairings.

(FAIRINGS REMOVAL, Tail Fairings and Tail Piece).

* Last updated by: Rook on 11/21/2017 @ 1:14 AM *

Thanks for posting Rook. Was thinking of replacing the stock light for an LED custom one. Still searching for a custom one but not too many options?

I plan to take my chances on Asian made tail light and turn sigs. I have a hunch that is exactly where most of them come from even if you buy them in the US. Try AliExpress. Slow shipping but low price.

true..what isn't made in China...yeah I noticed that their pretty inexpensive too. which one did you get? I'm looking to buy clear alternatives? or is there a better one? brighter?

I did not get one yet. I'll only buy one if it's cheap because it's too easy to spray on PlastiDip lens tint or Nightshades. The integrated turn signals are nice in the aftermarkets though.

yeah looking to pick up probably clear alternatives b/c of the brightness

done