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Removal of light socket on rear signal

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by tinsnips, Dec 19, 2009.

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  1. tinsnips

    tinsnips Active Member

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    I am trying to change the rear light bar and i cant seem to get the light socket out of the housing any ideas thanks:confused:
    tinsnips, Dec 19, 2009
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    if you are changing the bar, why remove the light socket???? the wiring unplugs...just curious...
    chucktx, Dec 19, 2009
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    tinsnips Active Member

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    thanks i didnt even think about unplugging the darn thing appreciate your help
    tinsnips, Dec 20, 2009
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    BluePearl New Member

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    Tin knocker for sure :D dam electrical stuff can't even hit it with a hammer LOL
    :gah::gah:
    BluePearl, Dec 20, 2009
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    hehehe, but i bet when he has something he can see, he can swing that hammer!!!!!!!

    hey blue, was lookin at your interests.....how is the potato coachin goin for you??????
    chucktx, Dec 20, 2009
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    BluePearl New Member

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    Up 20 lbs already and heading to 40 lbs after X-mas!!:eek:
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
    chucktx, Dec 20, 2009
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    I want to tell you i think this website is just what I was lookin for I have been banned from hd talking website for LIFE for using inappropriate language and I appreciate your help..so where the heck is the plug for the rear runnig lights?
    tinsnips, Dec 20, 2009
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  10. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    the plug is in the tail light....remove the lens and you will see the plugins.........and we dont use profanity here either.........we get close, but refrain....:)

    your best tool will be the factory service manual....it will pay for itself the first time you use it and dont screw something up!!!!!!!!:D
    chucktx, Dec 20, 2009
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    good post chuck , I was'nt sure if the 08 changed from my 03
    tinsnips here 's what we use:cussing:
    cowboy, Dec 20, 2009
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    tinsnips Active Member

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    thanks for your help and just to clarify the other site didnt like my typearound on a tiny little word SO they banned me,, anyway , once again thank youfor your help and i will let you know how it goes and hopefully put up some pics of my bike
    tinsnips, Dec 20, 2009
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    hey tinsnips,welcome from a fellow tin banger.just finished a big mech room, laid off, waitin for new job to start in new year.bang bang bang, what noise?
    1988flhtc in nfld, Dec 21, 2009
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    Yes we do have some ladies onboard, and yes chucktx's avatar does make a bad impression but we try to keep it "normal" here. It's what keeps me comin back - good advice,good people and bad jokes! :puke:
    BluePearl, Dec 21, 2009
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Blue :roflmao:
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    luckily i am still bangin but things are slowin down wish you the best
    tinsnips, Dec 21, 2009
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    on the newer HD's when you remove the lens (screws on each side) you will see the bulb
    which will come out just like any old bulb.

    The connectors are in the block all around the bulb, simply press the button on each one and pull back, sometimes they are tight, so don't yank on the wires, then you are fubar'd

    When you are at the auto parts store get a couple of little packets of dielectric grease so when you put in bulbs or electrical connections dab a bit on, kills corrosion and keeps things in tip top shape.

    It's ky for electrical parts.
    hotroadking, Dec 22, 2009
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  18. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    good post hrk......thanks for adding that..
    chucktx, Dec 22, 2009
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  19. tinsnips

    tinsnips Active Member

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    thanks for all the help I guess the next purchase will be the service manual so I dont look like such a clown
    tinsnips, Dec 22, 2009
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    It all goes with what you know I hate all those little connectors and things you can't hit with a hammer too! :fight::fight:
    Last edited: Dec 22, 2009
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  21. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    the factory service manual will save you a lot of time, money, and headaches!!!! it is worth every penny, and will become the best tool in your box!!!!!!!!!
    chucktx, Dec 22, 2009
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