[JoeyRock]

Hi Everyone, I Just purchased my first CX500 and I am trying to switch out the tail light. I bought a universal 3 function(stop, turn, tail) taillight from advanced auto parts because I really liked the look of it. I mounted it in the original taillight mounting bracket that came with the bike. My problem is I have a black and red wire coming out of the new light, and a brown, green, and green and yellow wire coming from the bike to the Tail light. Is it possible to make this light work with the bike?







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[Shep]

If your new lamp only has two wires then it can't be a Stop AND Tail let alone and indicator light as well

If you think about it you need 3 wires for a stop/tail lamp.



1 wire for the Brake lamp

1 Wire for the Tail lamp

1 wire for the ground to the frame.



If it could do indicators as well it would need another 2 wires as well one for each side

 

[jasonh]

Sounds more like a "this can function as one of these 3" light.

 

[JoeyRock]

I also thought it was a "this can function as one of these 3" so I went back to the store the guy there assured me it is not. I guess if I ground the third wire to the light it should work. I'll let you know how I make out tomorrow. Thanks for the help guys

 

[Blindstitch]

trailer light. two wires in ground on the frame.

 

[marshallf3]

What about your license plate lamp?

 

[mywaycoop]

trailer light. two wires in ground on the frame.

How do you feel about the double taillight look? (sounds like it might be the only turn signal option)

Marshallf3: Good question; I would guess that there isn't a clear lens portion on the bottom of the lamp.



Good luck, JoeyRock, and I like the tail lamp style. Hope it works out for you.



coop

 

[Blindstitch]

What about your license plate lamp?

I don't see one on his but usually there is a clear section at the bottom letting the running light shine down on the plate.