Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 999 / 749 > Blown bulbs.

[boyo]

Hi guys,

iv fitted a full leo vince 57mm system to my 749r and mounted the rear light as per the instructions but all that keeps happening is stop/tail and indicator bulbs just blow within a few miles, iv removed the light and inserted a strip of rubber between the light body and where it is bolted but no joy still blowing, has anyone else had this problem after fitting exhaust systems? Any simple cure would be much apprecaited.

[monstermob 998]

get s stick on wheel wieght (a small one)and place on the silver part of the light lens/unit-- this appaerently changes the resonance/vibration frequency thingy's and may stop the bulb blowing--- never tried it meself but never had the problem

[butch890]

Ive had the same problem on mine,for some reason only the offside indicator blows along with the stp/tail bulb.
I have mounted the light support bracket using 3 of the smaller wellnuts (only just nip the bolts up and then tighten a nylok nut on) this leaves the light unit quite flexibly mounted,job done.
Butch

[The Big Red One]

With a 57 fitted who needs a brake light. You should never use it. Ha Ha Bet it sound nice.

[chris999]

got fed up with tail light blowing..
gone for LED bulb..

[Carbon749]

remove indicators and go for LED back light .... worked for me

[boyo]

When you guys say convert to led do u mean a complete light and lens combination or is there an led that you can fit into origanall light fitting sorry if im sounding a bit thick hear, also where can i get the led from?

[Carbon749]

I junked the standard rear lights, along with quite a few other bits

I have a simple LED back light unit from Motrax (I think) ... £22 from local bike shop. It's about 120mm long, 30mm wide and is oval in shape.

Will try to include a decent pic if I can find one. (found one)



[Edited on 18-8-2005 by Carbon749]

[Edited on 18-8-2005 by Carbon749]

[chris999]

you can get LED bulbs for standard fitting.. e bay about £10 for 21/5w rear light and brake.

[boyo]

thanks guys off to ebay to have a look hopefully i can find some ill let you all know