When was the last time you checked your brake and run lights? - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

**wrightme43** · 08-14-2008, 08:43 PM

Mine worked fine earlier. Now both filaments are out. Kinda scary. Once a day is not enough to check them. Did they burn out on the way there or the way back? Just as I pulled in the driveway?

**jsw4178** · 08-14-2008, 09:44 PM

That's strange, it sounds like a fuse. I blew mine twice while hooking up a new taillight.It also killed the turn signals/running lights at the same time.

mdr · 08-14-2008, 10:40 PM

I do a full check about once a week.

ummm.... make that month.

Sounds strange to have lights out on an '07. Been modding recently?

Hotei

tasop7 · 08-14-2008, 11:30 PM

I used to check every other time I rode, but now I'm in the habit of checking them every time I ride. I check both bakes to make sure the light comes on, all 4 turn signals, and both headlights (I need to work on checking the license plate light more often though, I kinda slack on that one)... they all shouldn't take more than 10-15 seconds.

I remember wrightme bringing up a good point in another thread about utilizing as many things as possible to give us favor on the road. He was talking about not riding in a low rpm in case we need to get up and go if we face a situation. Ever since reading that, I try to do just that... eliminate as many factors as I can that could put me in a dangerous situation.

Thanks wrightme!

-Taso

lattin25 · 08-15-2008, 02:15 AM

I check my signals and both brake switches as well as hazards and headlights before I head to work and before I head home. Only takes a few seconds and its better to know your signal is out so you can be more cautious when going somewhere rather than getting mad at some cager who turned in front of you when you thought you were signaling.

Ozfazer6 · 08-15-2008, 02:19 AM

I checked mine one day last week when I guy leaned out his window at a set of lights and told me my brake light was out

VEGASRIDER · 08-15-2008, 03:32 AM

I usually check my brake and running lights at night, when I ride home from work. Just last week, I noticed several pods on my Hyper Lites were burned out on both sides. I sent them an e-mail and immediately received a reply from them, and I also gave them a call on the 800 line and they have sent me repalcements for free. Don't really understand, I thought that LED's last for thousands of hours. Or maybe that these lights are so intense, they just burned out. But according to them, my case was unusual. I will be sending mine back once I intall the new ones.

**Sawblade** · 08-15-2008, 04:11 AM

^^^ Sounds like a cold solder joint vibrated apart.

sasper · 08-15-2008, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VEGASRIDER

I usually check my brake and running lights at night, when I ride home from work. Just last week, I noticed several pods on my Hyper Lites were burned out on both sides. I sent them an e-mail and immediately received a reply from them, and I also gave them a call on the 800 line and they have sent me repalcements for free. Don't really understand, I thought that LED's last for thousands of hours. Or maybe that these lights are so intense, they just burned out. But according to them, my case was unusual. I will be sending mine back once I intall the new ones.

Vegas - I noticed a few of yours were out on our SoCal ride last month

I check every day in the mornings while I put my gear on. Turn on bike, put gear on while doing a quick check, then i'm off!

**Hellgate** · 08-15-2008, 10:39 AM

Check you tire pressure too. I hadn't checked mine in a while and I was at 30 psi for both tires. Not bad, but for the street I like more pressure for better tire wear.

Thanks for the heads up on the light check, good idea.

08-14-2008, 08:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,170 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	When was the last time you checked your brake and run lights? Mine worked fine earlier. Now both filaments are out. Kinda scary. Once a day is not enough to check them. Did they burn out on the way there or the way back? Just as I pulled in the driveway? __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

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jsw4178 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: AL Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 363 Rep Power: 5 Member #3582	Re: When was the last time you checked your brake and run lights? That's strange, it sounds like a fuse. I blew mine twice while hooking up a new taillight.It also killed the turn signals/running lights at the same time. __________________ 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue/ Mods: K&N Air Filter,Two Bros Carbon Exhaust,Watsen Design LED front signals,Puig Racing Black windscreen, Shogun Frame Sliders,Pazzo Racing Levers ,Yamaha Belly cowl ,Stebel Nautilus Compact,PIAA Ultra White Bulbs, Rizoma Billet Grips and Conical Bar ends ,Clear Alternatives Taillight, Two Bros Juice Box , BD43 Headlight Mod,TCP Seat Cowl, Rizoma Rearset

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mdr Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA Bike: FZ6 2008 in Blue Posts: 393 Rep Power: 6 Member #2760	Re: When was the last time you checked your brake and run lights? I do a full check about once a week. ummm.... make that month. Sounds strange to have lights out on an '07. Been modding recently? Hotei

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tasop7 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northwest Chicago suburbs Bike: 2006 Blue FZ6 Posts: 48 Rep Power: 2 Member #4066	Re: When was the last time you checked your brake and run lights? I used to check every other time I rode, but now I'm in the habit of checking them every time I ride. I check both bakes to make sure the light comes on, all 4 turn signals, and both headlights (I need to work on checking the license plate light more often though, I kinda slack on that one)... they all shouldn't take more than 10-15 seconds. I remember wrightme bringing up a good point in another thread about utilizing as many things as possible to give us favor on the road. He was talking about not riding in a low rpm in case we need to get up and go if we face a situation. Ever since reading that, I try to do just that... eliminate as many factors as I can that could put me in a dangerous situation. Thanks wrightme! -Taso

08-15-2008, 02:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
lattin25 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reno, NV Bike: 07' FZ6 Posts: 186 Rep Power: 3 Member #3907	Re: When was the last time you checked your brake and run lights? I check my signals and both brake switches as well as hazards and headlights before I head to work and before I head home. Only takes a few seconds and its better to know your signal is out so you can be more cautious when going somewhere rather than getting mad at some cager who turned in front of you when you thought you were signaling. __________________ live to ride another day!! Done: Airbox Mod, Changed to Full Synthetic, FE Kit, Small Front Signals, Speedohealer, Puig Racing Windscreen, AXIO Tailbag, BMC Air Filter, Scorpio sr-i900 alarm system, Shogun Frame Sliders, Anodized footpegs To do: M4 Exhaust, PCIII, Dual Headlight Mod,+1 front sprocket for commuting, Cut stock windscreen, Pazzo levers, Galfer lines, R6 forks, Cat eliminator, Remove canister, Grips, De-California-Ize

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Ozfazer6 Koala with Attitude Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide Bike: 2005 FZ6 in Blue Posts: 1,306 Rep Power: 19 Member #372	Re: When was the last time you checked your brake and run lights? I checked mine one day last week when I guy leaned out his window at a set of lights and told me my brake light was out

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Sawblade Emmitt Nervend Join Date: May 2008 Location: Andrews AFB, MD Bike: Faster Silver 2005 FZ6 Posts: 390 Rep Power: 7 Member #2924	Re: When was the last time you checked your brake and run lights? ^^^ Sounds like a cold solder joint vibrated apart. __________________ "Forget the bleeding! Is the bike ok?"

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Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,292 Rep Power: 58 Member #1191	Re: When was the last time you checked your brake and run lights? Check you tire pressure too. I hadn't checked mine in a while and I was at 30 psi for both tires. Not bad, but for the street I like more pressure for better tire wear. Thanks for the heads up on the light check, good idea. __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

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