Member Contributer rhoderage Posted July 4, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted July 4, 2015 My '02 VFR was crying for a new taillight that wasn't ugly old amber... here's how I did it. 1. Buy the replacement taillight. I actually bought an OEM '06 unit (smoked lens), it looked good... but I also bought a clear lens aftermarket unit on eBay which looks much better! 2. The '06+ have different turn signal bulb sockets... so your '02 bulb sockets will not fit in the updated taillight. Yes you can probably Dremel it, but make your life easy and buy the two replacement signal bulb sockets from the dealer or online. 3. So we have the taillight, and the turn signal bulb sockets... how do we get the '02 wiring to attach to these? The connectors are different (of course). There are a few threads on here about this, but I didn't see any that detailed it step by step right to the finish - so here goes. The '06+ style socket has two little stake connectors - save yourself a trip to Radio Shack, and go dig out your old computer from your closet. Fine a connector that has similar-sized units and get the connectors out! Personally I can never figure out the little release tabs, so I default back to my Dremel. Straight from the computer... Wires with appropriate-sized stake connectors. Test fit. Heatshrinked, with bullet connectors on one end for ease of install. Will do the same to the actual bike wiring. Didnt have clear silicone on hand, so I used RTV to 'lock' the crimp connectors on. Just fill in the void, it will dry and seal them in place. Success! Get at the tail signal light wiring - cut out the old connectors, and (in my case) use bullet connectors. 4. Insert signal bulb sockets into new taillight, attach bullet connectors. The wires are NOT polarity-sensitive, just hook them up. 5. Ride off into the sun with your updated rear end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted July 4, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted July 4, 2015 Good job . Roll On .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick84 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 rhoderage, thanks! I'm actually facing the exact same problem right now and your post literally came to the rescue! It's always nice when people share their knowledge and experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick84 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Oh, I almost forgot! In case anyone needs those two two replacement signal bulb sockets, their part number is 33303-SAA-003. It should be easy to find, since the same bulb socket is used on a number of Honda motorcycles and even cars. I got mine from the local Honda car dealer. (I avoid the Honda motorcycle dealership in my town as much as possible...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer alwaysaware Posted May 18, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted May 18, 2017 Thats a great looking White 6th Gen. Looks even better with the clear lenses........ I've changed out my rear bulbs for the leds. Its a pain in the rear getting large hands into that tight space to change the bulbs out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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