Tail light doesn't come on

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#11

04-05-2013, 11:05 PM

go cytocis

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Originally Posted by dan888

Tail light filament is burning any time the bike is on (or in a car, anytime the lights are on),,,, brake light filament is only energized when brakes are applied. Much more "burn" time on the tail light filament.

Yup, also the brake filament is made of a heavier gauge and therefore less susceptible to damage from shock & vibes.

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04-06-2013, 01:48 AM

durielk

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What? Did you mic it? Now that is a little strange.

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04-06-2013, 02:27 AM

ol'klx-er

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Strange? No.

I'm quite nearsighted and can easily see that one filament is thicker "wire" and also has more turns. That would be the brighter one: brake.