CptCrunch

ok.. I searched the forum and couldn't find the similar problem.

I am installing a volar integrated tail light and I came across a problem when trying to plug the blinker wires in..

the running light and brake lights work when plugged in.. but when I go to plug in say the left side blinker that side of the running light shuts off so only half of the tail light is lit up but the blinkers will still work when i turn the blinker on (same for the other side)

anyone else come across this problem or have a possible solution?

thanks in advance!

K30

Same taillight, same issue. Geekonamotorcycle said he fixed his by swapping the two power leads. I have yet to try it, but might do it in a bit and report back with what I figure out.

CptCrunch

yeah I tried that and it didn't work.. the tail light works fine.. its just when I plug the blinker wire in that side stops working?

its starting to **** me off.

RWhisen

Geek posted this on his blog. Check that the wiring on the tail light is correct.

04-07-11 Integrated tail light installation « Just a Geek On a Bike

geekonamotorcycle

Did that work for you? I found the contacts to be flipped on mine.

CptCrunch

No that didn't work I already tried flipping them.. I'm lost...

geekonamotorcycle

I have no other ideas aside from plugging it into a power source to check it. it might be defective.

sfjreid

I just finished solving this same issue with my VTR. What I had to do was disconnect the wires for the running lights on the front signals. They will still work as signals but will no longer stay lit as running lights. I had about 4 hours of using jumper wires and a battery testing the unit and this what I ended up having to do. The tail light worked fine when using the jumper wires and the battery but when plugged into the bike I had the exact same issue. Hope this helps.

CptCrunch

Ok thanks I will try that!

Stumpy

Mine does the same thing just about to check it out thanks for the help in advance