Tail Light - Replacement?

[iSpy]

Wanted - Spyder "tail light"

tail·light (tāl′līt′)
noun
a light, usually red, at the rear of a vehicle to warn vehicles coming from behind


During the last year, rear fender supports and tail light were replaced under warranty. (Faulty fender supports rotted through resulting vibration caused loss of tail light.)

Only then did it occur to me that the rear "tail light" only illuminates the license plate and facing rearward just a red reflector (rather than a red lens that would allow the bulb inside to act as a "tail light").

Discovered while repairing that the tail light assembly hardly appears to be constructed for its intended use.

The tail light cover screw is anchored by a cheap/thin piece of metal easily striped while installing. Also, easily broken, the tail light cover itself as it is only held by a thin portion of the plastic cover. (Hole center of cover holds the head of screw.)

Does anyone make a functional tail "light" replacement?

Thanks,

Ray

 

[docdoru]

Maybe NMN? :dontknow:

 

[DragonLorD]

there is about zillion threads about tail light replacement here on Spyderlovers, just search them :2thumbs:

 

[wyliec]

This is what I have:

http://www.extremekempy.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=966

If price is an issue, I'm sure others will chime in with what they purchased. I like it b/c doesn't look like you have an electrical junction box attached to your rear fender.

 

[wyliec]

there is about zillion threads about tail light replacement here on Spyderlovers, just search them :2thumbs:

The search function here like on other forums isn't that great. You can end up with all kind of threads that aren't related to what you may want. Just saying..

 

[NancysToy]

Search "license light" You should get a variety of options. Most folks have replaced the reflector/light with a fully functional taillight/brakelight. It will probably take some modification to light the license plate. It would also take running an additional wire if you add a brakelight. Simplest solution is a trailer light from whatever your equivalent of Walmart may be.

 

[wyliec]

iSpy

If you want to see how much light the Kempy puts out, let me know and I'll take and send you a pic.

 

[retread]

Check the My Mods section, Working tail-license light thread.

john