Brake light?

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chloe w

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OK, so I was riding in the grand state of KY & I pulled into a rest stop. A friendly state HP advised me that my brake lights were not functioning correctly. He said that the light on the fender should work with the normal brake operation. However, as long as the trunk lights were working that I was good. He was friendly enough and just wanted to let me know that I had a problem.

My question is was he correct? As far as I know the center fender light has only worked as a "taillight" and to illuminate the license plate. What is correct? Is this supposed to be a brake light?

We also discovered that my right rear turn signal was not working. He just told me to use hand signals until I got it repaired. When I got home I discovered the bulb was a "1156" amber tinted bulb. I replaced it with a standard "1156" clear. Should I have used the amber?
 
The light on the fender (not the low fender tip light) is a running/brake light and should function as one. Your brake filament is probably burned out.

If your turn signal lens is amber, you are ok with the clear bulb. You would need an amber bulb if you have the smoked lens.
 
Thanks for the info, I checked and the bulb was a common 3157. I changed the bulb, but it still does not work. Just another thing to put on my list.....
 
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