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Hi folks!

I've got a US 100 Sport and I've stripped the turn signals and want to replace the tail light with a clean euro-style one. There are many options online, but could someone point me toward the 'best' or most accurate one?

Thank you!
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some of the cooler ones are running lights only and have the festoon bulb so make sure you get a duel one ..... unless you wanna modify one like i did on me t5
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I definitely want a tail light and brake light. so dual filament is a must!
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If you want a more 'vintage' style get this metal one http://www.scootermercato.com/Scooter-Parts/Taillight-Assemblies/78641-M , NOT this plastic one or you will be dissappointed http://www.scootermercato.com/Scooter-Parts/Taillight-Assemblies/78641
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For newer bikes like yours there's also the more 'correct' ET3 style like this http://www.scootermercato.com/Scooter-Parts/Taillight-Assemblies/P210 . I have this type on my '74 U.S.Primavera replacing the tractor lite.
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more here: A new 100 smallframe
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Sorry for a potentially stupid question, but what's the neatest way to mount the license plate with a euro-style tail light?
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you could modify this template in this thread: Vertical License Plate

or if you don't mind drilling holes mount it vertically direct to the frame

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Ok I got one of the metal euro-style tail lights, but it has TWO bulbs, not the standard bulbs. One is bigger than the other.

Which one is the tail light and which one is the brake light?

Do these bulbs blow when your bike is converted to AC with a voltage regulator?

Thanks!!
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Which bulb is the highest wattage? That one is the brake light.

The voltage regulator should keep the bulbs from blowing. It won't matter if it's AC or DC voltage.
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