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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: coll0412 on August 22, 2004, 01:07:18 AM

Title: Taillight Bulb Number
Post by: coll0412 on August 22, 2004, 01:07:18 AM
I was thinking about throwing in some led replacment bulbs but I was wondering if anyone new what the bulb number is for a '99 500E. i think it is an 1157 bulb. But I am not sure thanks
Title: Taillight Bulb Number
Post by: Cal Price on August 22, 2004, 02:50:33 AM
In my owner manual it says  12v 21/5 x 2.
Title: Re: Taillight Bulb Number
Post by: John Bates on August 23, 2004, 08:05:43 PM
Quote from: coll0412..... what the bulb number is for a '99 500E. i think it is an 1157 bulb. But I am not sure thanks

My 92GS has a p21/5W which I believe is equivalent to a #1016.  The #1157 is a bit hotter burning bulb.


EDIT:  Well I just looked at the taillight/brakelight housing and molded into the bottom edge is the designation:  "USA #1157 12V 32/3 CP".  
CP being candle power.
Title: Taillight Bulb Number
Post by: dwburman on August 23, 2004, 09:22:43 PM
I have some LEDs in the bike I just bought... caused it to fail state inspection. The lights are red and don't properly light the license plate. I'm gonna have to buy some bulbs (after I return the wrong ones I bought today) and put them in. I wonder how hard it'd be to add some white LEDS to shine on the plate. I'd have to figure out how to wire and mount them... maybe just glue em on :)
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