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ShirleySerious
Gauge lights
Does anyone know what kind of bulb goes in the gauges? I have a '78 GS550E and most of the lights that illuminate my gauges are burnt out. The bulb itself is spherical and the base is longer than the bulb and has a bayonet fitting with a single contact.Tags: None
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They are 12V 3.4 Watt. Any auto supplier will have them. If they only have the 3 watt bulbs that's close enough. They are slightly dimmer but I find that better because I find the gauges a too bright at night anyway.'84 GS750EF (Oct 2015 BOM) '79 GS1000N (June 2007 BOM) My Flickr site http://www.flickr.com/photos/soates50/
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ShirleySerious
Thanks, but I meant what type are they, so I know what to look for at the auto parts place? For example, H4 for my headlight, 1157 for the turning signals, 194 for my car dash, etc.
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I think I've got a package in the shop/barn. I'll go look in the morning but #51 or 52 comes to mind.'84 GS750EF (Oct 2015 BOM) '79 GS1000N (June 2007 BOM) My Flickr site http://www.flickr.com/photos/soates50/
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78550Detroit
there should be a number stamped on the base of the bulb just like on the 1157 automotive bulbs. I just replaced the bulbs in my gauges but I just borrowed the bulbs out of my 73 Honda XL175.
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OK here's what I found out. The bulbs I bought are a #53, they are 1/2 the wattage (1.7) of what comes stock. I found the stock instruments a little too bright at night, especially the hi-beam indicator, so I replaced all the bulbs with these except for the turn indicators, neutral and oil pressure light. These I wanted fairly bright for obvious reasons. A bulb #1891 is the proper wattage however it seems to have a longer glass bulb than what you might want. To get the proper 3.4 watt replacements you might have to go to a motorcycle shop. RenoBruce listed the part number above. Hope this helps.'84 GS750EF (Oct 2015 BOM) '79 GS1000N (June 2007 BOM) My Flickr site http://www.flickr.com/photos/soates50/
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Kyoritsu
this is what i've found so far
09471 -12001 oem part number
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3mm or 5mm should work as direct replacements as the bulb i measured was 4mm x 10mm
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bmlbytes
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