Models with Standard Style Tail Lamp
| 1. | See Figure 1. Remove two screws and lens from base. NOTE Remove the 4-pin connector to ease bulb removal. | |
| 2. | Pull bulb assembly from lens. Remove bulb. | |
| 3. | Coat base of new bulb with ELECTRICAL CONTACT GREASE. Install new bulb. | |
| 4. | Install (push) bulb assembly to lens. | |
| 5. | If removed, connect connector to circuit board. | |
| 6. | Install lens to base with two screws. Tighten to: Torque: 2.3–2.7 N·m (20–24 in-lbs) Tail lamp lens screws | |
 WARNINGBe sure that all lights and switches operate properly before operating motorcycle. Low visibility of rider can result in death or serious injury. (00316a) | ||
| 7. | Turn on ignition. Check operation of all lamps. |
| 1 | Lens |
| 2 | Base |
| 3 | Tail lamp connector |
| 4 | Bulb socket |
Figure 1.
Iron 883 (XL883N), Iron 1200 (XL1200NS), Forty-Eight (XL1200X)
The tail and stop lamps are dual filament turn bulbs in the rear turn signal bullet housings with red lenses. To replace a tail or stop lamp, replace the turn signal bulbs. See Service Procedures → Turn Signal Bulb Replacement: Incandescent.
Iron 883 (XL883N), Iron 1200 (XL1200NS), Forty-Eight (XL1200X) Models with LED Turn Signal Tail and Stop Lamps
On International and Japan Iron 883™ (XL883N), Iron 1200™ (XL1200NS), and Forty-Eight™ (XL1200X) models, the rear turn signal/tail lamps is an LED assembly.