Turn Signal Bulb?

TBC · September 21st, 2012, 06:05 PM

Hi guys! In the middle of a ride today, I realized that my left front turn signal wasn't working. The previous owner installed flush-mount signals, and in testing the problem I (foolishly) tried to remove the working bulb from the right socket to test the left. In my brilliance I broke the other bulb, and found out the left bulb was broken.

Conclusion: I need two new bulbs.

I went to a few autoparts stores, but they didn't have anything, and I cannot seem to find anything online. The bulbs are 12v 10w, and (the kicker) have an amber color to them. The glass on the signals is clear. I picked up a few clear bulbs (Sylvania 5008) just so that I have working signals, but for obvious reasons I would like to get properly colored bulbs in there.

Anyone have an idea of where I could find such bulbs? Has anyone had a similar issue in the past?

GREY NINJA · September 22nd, 2012, 09:40 AM

Auto zone/pepboys or just have patience and order ebay

ryan.chin · September 22nd, 2012, 09:51 AM

I went to my local motorcycle shop and had them order them. It took like 3 days but I got them for like, $4.

akcalhoun · September 22nd, 2012, 10:18 AM

are the knobs on the side of the bulb that hold it in 180 degrees from one another? if so its a hard bulb to find but i can link u to a website i bought mine from.

7oxSin · September 22nd, 2012, 11:18 AM

i was lucky enough to find spare bulbs in my late grandfathers collection of automotive parts.

choneofakind · September 22nd, 2012, 12:28 PM

Until you find amber bulbs, do it ghetto style; color the bulb with orange sharpie.

I found LED bulbs on superbrightleds.com that fit in my asiancycle flushmounts.

TBC · September 23rd, 2012, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GREY NINJA

Auto zone/pepboys or just have patience and order ebay

Autozone/Pepboys/Advance Auto Parts don't have the right bulbs.

Ebay could work, but I'm not sure what to look for.

Quote:

Originally Posted by akcalhoun

are the knobs on the side of the bulb that hold it in 180 degrees from one another? if so its a hard bulb to find but i can link u to a website i bought mine from.

Yes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Until you find amber bulbs, do it ghetto style; color the bulb with orange sharpie.

I'll think about that

.

FvnnyL3tt3r1ng · September 30th, 2012, 07:09 PM

Thread is tl;dr but I think someone mentioned that you have to order the amber bulbs for the turn signals if you're running clear lenses because the auto parts stores don't carry them?? Well I just installed clear rear lenses and bought a pair of 1156A LL (Long Life) amber bulbs from advanced auto parts for $5 and they fit snug......
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...archTerm=1156a

Just thought I'd share!

choneofakind · September 30th, 2012, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FvnnyL3tt3r1ng

Thread is tl;dr

Dude really? That's not even relevant. TBC is looking for lightbulbs for his flushmounts, not his rear signals.

What's the point of being on a text-based forum if you're not willing to at least skim the first post?

Monkeytofu · September 30th, 2012, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Dude really? That's not even relevant. TBC is looking for lightbulbs for his flushmounts, not his rear signals.

What's the point of being on a text-based forum if you're not willing to at least skim the first post?

tl;dr

FvnnyL3tt3r1ng · October 1st, 2012, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Dude really? That's not even relevant. TBC is looking for lightbulbs for his flushmounts, not his rear signals.

What's the point of being on a text-based forum if you're not willing to at least skim the first post?

I didn't skim because I had already read it in the past and I was browsing other threads. How is my post not relevant to someone looking for amber colored bulbs for their turn signals? No need to be a dick over the internet.

choneofakind · October 1st, 2012, 10:38 AM

His flushmounts don't take (and won't fit) 1156's. They are also not rear signals. You posted about rear signals that we all know fit 1156's. Not relevant.

Monkeytofu · October 1st, 2012, 04:59 PM

@TBC can you post a picture of the bulb? I have an old broken flush mount (that I wish I had the model name or number of, but oh well) that has a working amber bulb in it.

Edit: looked at the slyvania 5008, guess it's not this bulb then:

TBC · October 5th, 2012, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkeytofu

@TBC can you post a picture of the bulb? I have an old broken flush mount (that I wish I had the model name or number of, but oh well) that has a working amber bulb in it.

I don't have the bulbs here, so I can't take a photo. But I just ordered some online that will hopefully fit - I'll update this when I get a chance to check.

TBC · October 13th, 2012, 03:33 PM

These were the bulbs I ordered: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o00_s00_i00

Installed them today and everything is back in good condition. Awesome!

September 21st, 2012, 06:05 PM	#1
TBC ninjette.org guru Name: Dave Location: Pittsburgh Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250F Posts: 308	Turn Signal Bulb? Hi guys! In the middle of a ride today, I realized that my left front turn signal wasn't working. The previous owner installed flush-mount signals, and in testing the problem I (foolishly) tried to remove the working bulb from the right socket to test the left. In my brilliance I broke the other bulb, and found out the left bulb was broken. Conclusion: I need two new bulbs. I went to a few autoparts stores, but they didn't have anything, and I cannot seem to find anything online. The bulbs are 12v 10w, and (the kicker) have an amber color to them. The glass on the signals is clear. I picked up a few clear bulbs (Sylvania 5008) just so that I have working signals, but for obvious reasons I would like to get properly colored bulbs in there. Anyone have an idea of where I could find such bulbs? Has anyone had a similar issue in the past?

September 22nd, 2012, 09:51 AM	#3
ryan.chin ninjette.org sage Name: Ryan Location: Columbia, MD Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 R6 Posts: 605	I went to my local motorcycle shop and had them order them. It took like 3 days but I got them for like, $4. __________________________________________________ I UPGRADED to a YZF-R6 Mods: Shermoto LF7 Levers / Proton Flushmounts / Puig Smoked DB / Woodcraft Sliders / Tech Spec C3 Tank Grips / Rizoma Grips / Jardine

September 22nd, 2012, 11:18 AM	#5
7oxSin MSF Coach! Name: Lupe Location: Antioch, Tennessee Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ninja 250 Posts: 886	i was lucky enough to find spare bulbs in my late grandfathers collection of automotive parts. __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered wanna ride the dragon? Ninjette group ride! May 16th-20th Join the Ride!!http://www.ninjette.org/forums/group.php?groupid=35

September 30th, 2012, 07:09 PM	#8
FvnnyL3tt3r1ng ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Justin Location: Florida Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 2001 Posts: A lot.	Thread is tl;dr but I think someone mentioned that you have to order the amber bulbs for the turn signals if you're running clear lenses because the auto parts stores don't carry them?? Well I just installed clear rear lenses and bought a pair of 1156A LL (Long Life) amber bulbs from advanced auto parts for $5 and they fit snug...... http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...archTerm=1156a Just thought I'd share! Last futzed with by FvnnyL3tt3r1ng; September 30th, 2012 at 07:10 PM. Reason: Grammar

October 1st, 2012, 04:59 PM	#13
Monkeytofu I told you bro Name: Noor Location: Austin, Texas Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Ninja 250r Posts: 680	@TBC can you post a picture of the bulb? I have an old broken flush mount (that I wish I had the model name or number of, but oh well) that has a working amber bulb in it. Edit: looked at the slyvania 5008, guess it's not this bulb then: Last futzed with by Monkeytofu; October 1st, 2012 at 08:31 PM.

September 22nd, 2012, 09:40 AM	#2
GREY NINJA ninjette.org member Name: ninja Location: LAND OF OZ Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2002 ninja 250 Posts: 100	Auto zone/pepboys or just have patience and order ebay

September 22nd, 2012, 10:18 AM	#4
akcalhoun ninjette.org member Name: aaron Location: east texas Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 honda shadow phantom Posts: 170	are the knobs on the side of the bulb that hold it in 180 degrees from one another? if so its a hard bulb to find but i can link u to a website i bought mine from.

September 22nd, 2012, 12:28 PM	#6
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Until you find amber bulbs, do it ghetto style; color the bulb with orange sharpie. I found LED bulbs on superbrightleds.com that fit in my asiancycle flushmounts.

October 1st, 2012, 10:38 AM	#12
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	His flushmounts don't take (and won't fit) 1156's. They are also not rear signals. You posted about rear signals that we all know fit 1156's. Not relevant.

October 13th, 2012, 03:33 PM	#15
TBC ninjette.org guru Name: Dave Location: Pittsburgh Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250F Posts: 308	These were the bulbs I ordered: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o00_s00_i00 Installed them today and everything is back in good condition. Awesome!

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