That's not a bad thing to confirm. 

Q, thanks for your input, is appreciated.  The bulb is a challenge to get to and difficult to check for power without removing the tach or the speedo.  I can get one hand up there to find the bulb.  I am sure it is the right socket/bulb for the bright switch, because the other bulb up there turns on when the lights come on.  I know it is a minor problem but hate to accidently have brights on with oncoming traffic!  Will try to pull the tach this week and see if I can check power to the socket.