Feeling Really Stupid

[SoonerSoftail]

I noticed about a month ago that the reflector in my tail/brake light lens had warped a bit inside the tag window. Yesterday I was installing frenched trim rings on the turn signals and thought I'd change bulbs while I had them open. I tried the turn signals, OK. Tried the brakes. No brake lights. Then after getting out the manual and checking wiring and the added turn/break light module it hit me. It wasn't that the brake lights didn't work. They were stuck on! Hence the melting lens. Duh! But that's not why I feel stupid. I noticed the melting lens a month ago! I haven't had brake lights for longer than that. I try to remember to check this stuff but I obviously haven't been doing a very good job.

 

[Locke]

Better late than never,
your safe, problem will be fixed, ride on and enjoy

and thanks for reminding the rest of us!!!!!!

 

[dbmg]

Checking lights should be a routine that is done regularly. It is one of the important defenses we have while riding. May we learn from your experience and be more vigilant in checking our lights.

 

[UCWAYNE]

We must a ll remember T-Clock
Tires
Controls
Lights
Oil
Chasis
Kickstand

One of the most important things that i learned in my MSF BRC

 

[01dynaglide]

Good thing you got it under control and fixed now. That could have ended up bad.