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[Ian C]

The tail filament of the stop/tail bulb on my (newly acquired) 2004 bullet sixty 5 blows every so often. Any suggestions on a likely cause and how to remedy it?

[Shane]

How long is every so often ?

[papasmurf]

Check is it wired correctly the stop and tail wattages are somewhat different.

[Ian C]

It works for a few rides (total 3 or 4 hours) before it blows. Stop light does not fail.

[Les]

Are you buying cheap bulbs in the local pound shop they might not be up to the vibration of a motorcycle especially an Enfield

[Adrian]

Check the earth as well as the condition of the tail-light wiring and any connectors. You could try a quartz-halogen stop tail bulb with heavier duty filaments or perhaps try LED bulb replacements. A

[Ian C]

Thanks, guys for these suggestions. I'll try first your suggestions for better quality bulbs.

[Beezabryan]

Save your money until you need it by first checking your electrical connections as advised by others

[Gwilly]

Halfords do specific motor cycle bulbs which i assume are to help withstand vibration.

Anyway cheap enough to give it a try..

If you can, then measure the voltage at the bulb holder with the engine at a fast tickover, around 13.8VDC would be ok.

Also check earthing which if causing a resistance can mess with bulbs..