Replacement LED tail light board

[Raven1294]

I have a 2005 RSTD and a few of the LED bulbs burnt out, was wanting to replace the board, I take the link below is the one I need? I notice it has a bulb base to plug into the socket but it appears someone cut it out and spliced the wires instead, guess I will have to cut the old one off and splice and solder in the new one? Didn't know they were so expensive either.

 

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-XVZ1300CT-Royal-Star-Tour-Deluxe-2005-2009-LED-Taillight-2010-0819-/361351162493?hash=item5422352a7d&vxp=mtr&rmvSB=true#ht_3761wt_869

 

 

 

 

 

[vzuden]

I have used the Custom Dynamics products for tail lights and they work well. That might be what your current one is

[Raven1294]

I have used the Custom Dynamics products for tail lights and they work well. That might be what your current one is

 

 

Thanks! Would it be the one listed through this link for the vstar/road star?

 

 

 

https://www.customdynamics.com/vehicle/yamaha-cruiser/led-brake-lights

[M61A1MECH]

Try here also, https://www.radiantz.com/V-Star-Road-Star-Retro-p/9011-10.htm

 

On mine it came with a plug on a pig tail that plugged in where the OEM bulb plugged in. looks like maybe the previous owner got creative with yours.

[Flyinfool]

With as expensive as these are I would do some checking to see if I could repair it. With 4 out all in a group I am thinking a broken solder joint or a bad resistor on the board. Both very cheap and easy fixes.

[Raven1294]

Where would you get it repaired? I'm not any good at soldering myself and it looks like it may be one of these two or both that are bad on the board

 

Edited August 22, 2017 by Raven1294

[M61A1MECH]

Just about any local electronics repair shop could probably do it, but they usually have a minimum charge and it will probably be more that a new light set up.

Worth a few phone calls. If you get a new set up and want to have a spare, I will be happy to look at the bad one and see if I can repair it, but likely will take a few weeks to turn it around, I am sure I do not have the parts in stock, so would need to research them and order them.

[Raven1294]

Thanks Steve for the offer! But I think what I will do is order a new one and just send you the old one if you want it and you can repair it and keep it or sell it again thanks for all the info and let me know if you want the old one once I have replaced it.

[M61A1MECH]

Thanks Steve for the offer! But I think what I will do is order a new one and just send you the old one if you want it and you can repair it and keep it or sell it again thanks for all the info and let me know if you want the old one once I have replaced it.

Sure I will take and we can use it for a pay it forward deal next time some one wants or needs one, provided I can in fact fix it.

Let me know when you have the replacement and I will pm you my mailing address.

[vzuden]

Thanks! Would it be the one listed through this link for the vstar/road star?

 

That looks like the one. If you select it and go to "specs" it does list the Tour Deluxe and Venture

[Raven1294]

ok Steve maybe next month before I order the new one, but will let you know.

[Raven1294]

in the picture above of the wiring in the tail light the two wires going to the left and the right through those holes goes to the blinkers which are also LED, my question is does the board I have currently have integrated blinkers? Why would it be wired up like that?...Thanks

[M61A1MECH]

in the picture above of the wiring in the tail light the two wires going to the left and the right through those holes goes to the blinkers which are also LED, my question is does the board I have currently have integrated blinkers? Why would it be wired up like that?...Thanks

 

Do your blinkers also work as tail lights? Many of the after market LED turns are set up with red and amber LEDs so they can be running lights and turn signals. If this is the case they may have tapped into the tail light circuit there in the tail light housing.

[Kretz]

I noticed that the "custom dynamics" unit although $30 more has a lot more LED's on the board than the other supplier mentioned.

[vzuden]

Yes and in my opinion it's the way to go. I have it and it produces great light

[Raven1294]

Steve: You are correct Sir! The blinkers are being used as tail lights also.

 

[Raven1294]

I will be ordering the custom dynamics LED's when the time comes....Thanks everyone!

[Raven1294]

ok went ahead and ordered the new board and all soldered in place, looks great! Thanks guys! oh and Steve email your address and I will send you the old one if you still want it, pic of the old one with the 4 bad led bulbs and the new installed one.

 

 

Edited August 30, 2017 by Raven1294

[M61A1MECH]

Steve email your address and I will send you the old one if you still want it.

PM sent with mailing address

[Raven1294]

ok Steve thanks! Will try and get it mailed out to you this weekend and don't worry about the shipping cost, I got it

[M61A1MECH]

OK Thanks

[Raven1294]

Steve: Mailed the led tail light yesterday, you should get it by tomorrow or Saturday.

[M61A1MECH]

Thanks, I have been getting tracking updates from USPS shows arriving Saturday.

[Raven1294]

Steve: Let me know if you are able to repair it...just curious

 

Thanks

[M61A1MECH]

Will do as soon as I can, USPS did not deliver it as expected, should be here on Monday.

 

Steve