Q: Standard Replacement for Yamaha bulbs

Is there a standard replacement for the Yamaha bulbs (P/N
42X-83517-00-00), something like an automotive 194 or 168 bulb?

Thanks Larry

 

Has anybody tried LEDs on an older bike? Good, bad, ugly?

Thanks,
Larry

 

Has anybody tried LEDs on an older bike? Good, bad, ugly?

Thanks,
Larry

 

LEDs for which lights exactly?

I am not aware of bespoke LED replacements for indicator or tail/brake
light housings for any bikes, though I have not looked very hard.

There are LED "bulb" replacements (a matrix of LEDs with a standard lamp
socket on the back) available, but I haven't tried them (and have heard
decidedly mixed reviews).

I also know that people have wired up custom solutions on various bikes,
either as accessory/supplementary lighting or as replacements. As custom
installations, they are by definition not standard.

fwiw

--
Later,
John



'indiana' is a 'nolnn' and 'hoosier' is a 'solkk'. Indiana doesn't solkk.

 

I got an array of LEDs to replace the dim and power-hungry bulb on the
rear of my Triumph TR6R and I'm pretty pleased. It's bright and uses
WAY less power than the original; that's a GOOD thing on a motorcycle
that has a marginal electrical system . . . .

-Don

 

I swapped a complete tail light assembly for a 52 LED truck light.
I like the better visibility and not having to worry about bulb
failures. I got motivated right after almost getting rear ended when
my tail light bulb burned out.

The light I used is about 4" x 6", costs about $25 on eBay
and is commonly used on delivery trucks.

To mount it on the bike, I fabricated a bracket to replace the
tail light and license plate holder. The tail light pops into
a rubber grommet that in turn pops into a rectangular hole
in the bracket I made.