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Blathian
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Location: California
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 Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 7:44 pm Post subject: tail light |
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| never really rided at night, but just noticed my back tail light is out, break light works fine. Can i get a new one at any motorcycle shop?? |
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phlat65
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| Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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it is a standard 1157 bulb, can get at grocery store if you want 
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DAVID THOMPSON
Joined: 23 Nov 2003
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Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia usa .You know the PARTS have been SHIPPED when the MAIL MAN knocks
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| Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 11:41 pm Post subject: bulbs |
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when you find out what it's number is
find some one that junks old cars and have them save you
a couple used ones from a car made in the 60's or 70's.....
They were better made and if they lasted this long they may
last for many more years
big and little singles are hard on tail lamps
and i have had good luck recycleing the old bulbs
if it says china on it its not an old bulb
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RiverDrive
Joined: 19 Aug 2004
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Location: Philadelphia PA. US
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| Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:44 am Post subject: |
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Wow David that is a cool idea.
I have the same problem. I don't mind replacing the bulbs I just worry that the thing will go out in the middle of a ride and I will be invisibal from behind and not even know it. I think I found the solution I just ordered some extra LED running lights for the rear. At least they will be lit if the 1157 running light goes out
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DAVID THOMPSON
Joined: 23 Nov 2003
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Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia usa .You know the PARTS have been SHIPPED when the MAIL MAN knocks
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| Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 10:45 am Post subject: |
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my stepson hauls old car to the junk yard and he is doing a booming
biz in recycled bulbs and i have been trying to get him to
sell the whole tail lamp sets from the old ones that are still good
on ebay as well as grill parts but he says too much hassel
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Drew
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Location: SF Bay Area (East Bay)
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| Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 12:35 am Post subject: |
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I put LED taillights from LEDtronics in my old Triumph. A bit expensive, but worth it for peace of mind.
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RiverDrive
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| Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 9:14 am Post subject: |
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Drew,
did you buy this one http://www.LEDtronics.com/ds/aut1157m/
I have a LED/1157 on my bike now, it does not burn out but it is not as bright as stock. I plan on swiching back to stock.
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