How to replace a turn signal bulb on a Harley Davidson?

How to replace a turn signal bulb on a Harley Davidson?

Inspect the bulb for broken filament or damaged base. Inspect the socket for corrosion and rust. Align the bumps on the bulb with the grooves in the socket, not that one bump is offset lower than the other. Gently press the bulb into the socket and turn clockwise until it is snugly held in place by the grooves. This bulb will only go in one way.

What kind of bulb does a turn signal use?

If your bike is running dedicated turn signals, the bulb will have a single filament 1156 bulb. The operational purpose for this setup is for turn signal light use only, no marker light filament is included.

What kind of light bulb do I need for my bike turn signal?

Before you begin, you should be familiar with the light bulbs for your bike. There are several turn signal bulb types that seem nearly interchangeable, but don’t work the same. If your bike is running dedicated turn signals, the bulb will have a single filament 1156 bulb.

Is the blinker light the same as the turn signal light?

If your setup has running lights with the turn signal, it’s important to know that these bulbs have a separate filament for the running light and signal light. One light is always on with the ignition, while the other is for blinker signal only.

Where are the turn signals on a Harley Davidson Sportster?

Harley-Davidson’s 883 cc and 1200 cc Sportster models use a quartet of turn signals to notify other motorists of the rider’s intent to turn or change lanes. The front turn signals are mounted to the handlebars on a ball-type pivot, while the rear signals are hard mounted to the rear fender.

Inspect the bulb for broken filament or damaged base. Inspect the socket for corrosion and rust. Align the bumps on the bulb with the grooves in the socket, not that one bump is offset lower than the other. Gently press the bulb into the socket and turn clockwise until it is snugly held in place by the grooves. This bulb will only go in one way.

Where can I get a new turn signal light bulb?

Turn signal light bulbs are relatively cheap and easy to find at any local auto parts store. They are exactly the same as the bulbs used in a lot of cars today. This article will take you through the basic steps for turn signal light bulb replacement on your Harley Davidson Touring bike, and we’ll briefly discuss the various upgrade options.

Before you begin, you should be familiar with the light bulbs for your bike. There are several turn signal bulb types that seem nearly interchangeable, but don’t work the same. If your bike is running dedicated turn signals, the bulb will have a single filament 1156 bulb.