Yamaha TRX850 Enthusiasts Forum

Hi guys, I've been thinking about fitting a tidier/different/smaller taillight to my TRX - have done the "search" thing & saw way back in '06, Killerwhale made an inquiry about whether a '98/99 R1 light is a straight swap option. Has anyone done this or do you know if it is?
What I want if possible, is something that fits without cutting up the original rear bodywork at all & that looks a bit more integrated than the standard light. Any info please?

As far as I`m aware there is no `straight swap` option but places like Ebay abound with aftermarket light units, many LED type so will never blow a bulb and consume far less current too.
M&P (if you`re in the UK) Edit, just noticed you`re in Aus.
has a huge range and even if the dimensions are not shown,(many are) their team are more than happy to measure things up for you and get back to you via email.

http://www.mandp.co.uk/products/list/Custom/Lights

I`m sure some of the Aussie members will put you in the direction of aftermarket light retailers in Aus.

what about THIS

I have a r1 98 one fitted to my trx, I trimmed the lens down a bit refixed with silicon and sprayed the lens black (left the 2 circles red, underneath clear for the number plate) . its not a straight swap ( the fixing require a little adjustment ) but fairly easy to do.

I've been thinking that the a/m SV lights, with indicators built in would be bloody brilliant, not sure if it's possible though...

I have an r1 tail light that you can have for cheap (+ postage) if you want it....

I took a few pics of r1 rear light on my bike today.
I prised off the lens and cut it back about 1cm (with a dremel) to make it fit flusher in the seat unit sprayed it black and siliconed it back together.


I needed to make a couple of little brackets so it lined up correctly




Its as easy as that.

where abouts did you cut? might look at this option.

I used an aftermarket LED on my TRX and it fitted very nicely, have had it on for a year and no issues. Its sits in nice and snug, you just need to make a plate up to mount it as the one supplied was crap.