XL883L, XL1200T and 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 2.3–2.7 N·m (20–24 in-lbs). | |
 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 ignition on. Check operation of all lamps. |
| 1 | Lens |
| 2 | Base |
| 3 | Tail lamp connector |
| 4 | Bulb socket |
Figure 1. Tail Lamp Assembly
XL1200C, XL1200CB
Although similar in appearance to the standard style tail lamp, the tail lamp on XL1200C, XL1200CB, models is an LED assembly. See a dealer or service manual for replacement.
XL883N, 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 Maintenance and Lubrication → Turn Signal Bulb Replacement: Bullet Style.
XL883N, XL1200CX, XL1200X Models with LED Turn Signal Tail and Stop Lamps
On International and Japan XL883N, XL1200CX, and XL1200X models, the rear turn signal/tail lamps is an LED assembly. On XL1200CX models for certain markets, the center stop lamp is an LED assembly. There are no replacement bulbs for this style lamp. See a dealer or service manual for replacement.