Roxy: I'm a Real Mechanic!

Well, not really, but it felt good to actually 1) see an issue, 2) figure out the problem, and most importantly 3) have the tools and know-how to actually fix it!

I had noticed that the brake light wasn't very bright at all.  With the taillight on, you'd press the brake lever and you'd barely see the faint, faint glow of the second filament.  At first, I thought the problem was the bulb itself.  But then I realized that the bigger filament was acting as the taillight, and the smaller filament was coming on for the brake.  The wires were backwards!


With the seat off, I had access to where the wiring harness met the taillight wires.  Luckily I'd done a lot of electrical work when I got the new harness for the project bike.  I had good insulated bullet connectors and I used those for the connections.  I swapped the wires and presto, problem solved!

Also, I found that the bulb in there was a 12V.  The project bike had a new 6V one as well as a clean, new taillight lens, so I scavenged both for Roxy.


The backwards wiring and old connectors.

Coming soon... a picture of my handiwork and the new bullet connectors (can't believe I forgot to take a picture!)


Why a 12-volt??

The electrical kit.

Success!