Topic: 1156 red bulbs (Read 9280 times)

guppytrash · « **on:** January 01, 2009, 01:33:27 AM »

Before I buy any recommendations on replacement bulbs for the rear turn signals. I need red!

Open to all suggestions...LED or standard? I could go with the red lens covers and clear bulbs but I would like to keep the smoke lens covers.

If someone from this site sells them let me know, I have found them on ebay and Kuryakyn sells them.

Thanks

hard10 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 01, 2009, 01:38:11 AM »

Quote from: guppytrash on January 01, 2009, 01:33:27 AM

Before I buy any recommendations on replacement bulbs for the rear turn signals. I need red!

Open to all suggestions...LED or standard? I could go with the red lense covers and clear bulbs but I would like to keep the smoke lense covers.

If someone from this site sells them let me know, I have found them on ebay and Kuryakyn sells them.

Thanks

If you go with the LED be careful before you buy! On your bike, the Kuryakyn lights will not work. The bullet style housing requires a different bulb. There is one that will work as I have them installed on mine. I will have to check later in the day to see who makes it. I've got the red LED bulb that just fits into the socket and am using the original smoked lens.

guppytrash · « **Reply #2 on:** January 01, 2009, 01:51:30 AM »

Thanks hard10

Maybe I can talk you into a picture. I am a little curious how the LED's look under the smoke lens.

hard10 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 01, 2009, 02:06:22 AM »

Quote from: guppytrash on January 01, 2009, 01:51:30 AM

Thanks hard10

Maybe I can talk you into a picture. I am a little curious how the LED's look under the smoke lens.

Consider it done. Just give me a few hours to sleep.

. I can tell you that the "rim" around the LED's is the part that will not fit into the housing. When you go to push it in, the top part of the light will hit and the two tabs on the 1156 will not be able to align up. I'll shoot some pix.
AJ

REGGAB · « **Reply #4 on:** January 01, 2009, 06:34:35 AM »

A few years ago, I happened upon some red bulbs at the Advance Auto store in Enterprise, AL. I bought every last package they had. Manager said he'd special ordered them for a customer without upfront payment. Customer never showed up to claim them, so he shelved them. I was more than happy to take them off his hands. You might try looking at your local store. I've had some pretty good luck finding hard to find items at Advance.

hard10 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 01, 2009, 10:00:23 PM »

Ok, here's the deal... The bulbs that I have are marked "60929". I have searched the internet but can't seem to find them anywhere. I purchased these from my local HD dealer. Here are some pictures but that's about the best I can do for you.

hard10 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 01, 2009, 10:01:21 PM »

Another

hard10 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 01, 2009, 10:02:54 PM »

Here you can see how the white "rim" will hit if it not the right bulb:

hard10 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 01, 2009, 10:04:09 PM »

Last one unless you need to see more

Fired00d · « **Reply #9 on:** January 01, 2009, 10:06:52 PM »

How about these - CFE Lights 1156 Red LED Replacement Bulb

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

SBB · « **Reply #10 on:** January 01, 2009, 10:16:55 PM »

Quote from: hard10 on January 01, 2009, 10:01:21 PM

Another

Never seen anyone riding an Indian with a Polaris helmet on.

grc · « **Reply #11 on:** January 01, 2009, 10:18:03 PM »

I personally prefer the old fashioned bulbs over many of the LED alternatives. If you decide to go with the conventional bulbs, look for ones made with red glass, not just a red coating that tends to peel.

Jerry

REGGAB · « **Reply #12 on:** January 01, 2009, 10:22:21 PM »

Quote from: grc on January 01, 2009, 10:18:03 PM

I personally prefer the old fashioned bulbs over many of the LED alternatives. If you decide to go with the conventional bulbs, look for ones made with red glass, not just a red coating that tends to peel.

Jerry

I'm with ya on that one, Jerry. Then there's that whole "load equalizer" thing. Sure...LEDs look great, but for simplicity's sake, I prefer red bulbs.

hard10 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 01, 2009, 11:20:42 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on January 01, 2009, 10:16:55 PM

Never seen anyone riding an Indian with a Polaris helmet on.

That didn't take you long!

Quote from: HML on January 01, 2009, 10:22:21 PM

I'm with ya on that one, Jerry. Then there's that whole "load equalizer" thing. Sure...LEDs look great, but for simplicity's sake, I prefer red bulbs.

Henry, the ones that I am using do not require a load equalizer (at least I'm not using one). I don't know why but they are true plug n play.

hard10 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 01, 2009, 11:23:15 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on January 01, 2009, 10:06:52 PM

How about these - CFE Lights 1156 Red LED Replacement Bulb

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Thanks Gary, but I'm not sure those will work. They appear to have a different head and I don't know if they will fit or not.

Fired00d · « **Reply #15 on:** January 01, 2009, 11:28:04 PM »

Quote from: hard10 on January 01, 2009, 11:23:15 PM

Thanks Gary, but I'm not sure those will work. They appear to have a different head and I don't know if they will fit or not.

That's kewl. As I read more on that page I saw where they needed the equilizer.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

guppytrash · « **Reply #16 on:** January 04, 2009, 02:09:35 AM »

Thanks hard10 for the pictures.
I will check at the dealer to see if they have them.
If they don't I will go with the regular bulbs in red from ebay.
Thanks

hard10 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 04, 2009, 03:51:47 AM »

Quote from: guppytrash on January 04, 2009, 02:09:35 AM

Thanks hard10 for the pictures.
I will check at the dealer to see if they have them.
If they don't I will go with the regular bulbs in red from ebay.
Thanks

I may be in the area of my dealer this week. If so, I'll see if they have any more.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #18 on:** January 04, 2009, 03:52:20 AM »

Quote from: hard10 on January 04, 2009, 03:51:47 AM

I may be in the area of my dealer this week. If so, I'll see if they have any more.

Go to bed AJ. Otherwise bulbs won't be the only thing still red in the morning.

ad2 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 04, 2009, 04:12:32 AM »

I originally went with the 1156 red bulbs under my smoked lens along with the Kuryakyn tail light/brake light connection, but guys riding behind me said they couldn't tell when I used a turning signal and they didn't think I helped myself by having red tail lights that were distracting from the brake light. So, I changed to the Kuryakyn LED lens. Much better.

hard10 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 04, 2009, 05:12:15 AM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on January 04, 2009, 03:52:20 AM

Go to bed AJ. Otherwise bulbs won't be the only thing still red in the morning.

Whatcha tryin to say?

spydglide · « **Reply #21 on:** January 04, 2009, 07:14:17 AM »

Quote from: hard10 on January 04, 2009, 05:12:15 AM

Whatcha tryin to say?

Betcha AJ's peepers are resting now.....we'll await the 'redness' call later this morning.

har! spyder

wts · « **Reply #22 on:** January 04, 2009, 09:19:11 AM »

I used orange chromium bulbs with smoked lens on the front ... blocked the "run" connector with tape ...
only lights up for turn signal ( orange ) ... the rest of the time it is unlit but chrome behind smoke ...
looks like a small spot light

don't know if this would work on the back or not

thx
wts

planenut · « **Reply #23 on:** January 04, 2009, 09:36:17 AM »

how about a http://customdynamics.com/ set up .I have had them in my flhx and just orderd a complete set up for the cuse4.They have complete set ups if you want.They are 48 super brites for each signal,and also has it for the tail light.THEY ARE BRIGHT and work great and they stand behind the products they sell.If any question ask,you can also email them and the owner dave will email you back,he checks his email up to 9 pm everyday.I can always get you a picture if you want

jon

hard10 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 04, 2009, 10:16:47 AM »

Quote from: spydglide on January 04, 2009, 07:14:17 AM

Betcha AJ's peepers are resting now.....we'll await the 'redness' call later this morning. har! spyder

RED who said anything about red?

spydglide · « **Reply #25 on:** January 04, 2009, 10:20:33 AM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on January 04, 2009, 03:52:20 AM

Go to bed AJ. Otherwise bulbs won't be the only thing still red in the morning.

Just trying to stay on topic.

har...

.. spyder

guppytrash · « **Reply #26 on:** January 04, 2009, 12:13:40 PM »

Quote from: planenut on January 04, 2009, 09:36:17 AM

how about a http://customdynamics.com/ set up .I have had them in my flhx and just orderd a complete set up for the cuse4.They have complete set ups if you want.They are 48 super brites for each signal,and also has it for the tail light.THEY ARE BRIGHT and work great and they stand behind the products they sell.If any question ask,you can also email them and the owner dave will email you back,he checks his email up to 9 pm everyday.I can always get you a picture if you want

jon

planenut

These look like what I have been looking for. If your offer of a picture is still good I would like to see that. I guess they would have the necessary load equalizer to go with those LED's. I already installed the Kuryakyn run/turn/brake controller and can get a load equalizer that just plugs into that harness.
Have you had any issues with useing the LED's?

Thanks
gt

hard10 · « **Reply #27 on:** January 04, 2009, 04:06:35 PM »

Quote from: guppytrash on January 04, 2009, 12:13:40 PM

planenut

These look like what I have been looking for. If your offer of a picture is still good I would like to see that. I guess they would have the necessary load equalizer to go with those LED's. I already installed the Kuryakyn run/turn/brake controller and can get a load equalizer that just plugs into that harness.
Have you had any issues with useing the LED's?

Thanks
gt

I was going to try and warn you about that. Have you ever ridden behind someone who has had one of these installed? I have ridden behind two of our members here at various GTG's. It is VERY difficult to see when the brake is applied because the light is so bright when in the running position. I had the HD module installed and removed it. This is one aftermarket lighting add on that I would not recommend.

guppytrash · « **Reply #28 on:** January 04, 2009, 06:28:15 PM »

Quote from: hard10 on January 04, 2009, 04:06:35 PM

I was going to try and warn you about that. Have you ever ridden behind someone who has had one of these installed? I have ridden behind two of our members here at various GTG's. It is VERY difficult to see when the brake is applied because the light is so bright when in the running position. I had the HD module installed and removed it. This is one aftermarket lighting add on that I would not recommend.

planenut

I am most likely going to make it a turn/brake module and remove the run feature.

Billy · « **Reply #29 on:** January 04, 2009, 06:56:07 PM »

Custom dynamics 48 bulb led repalcements are great. No load eqalizer if you only do the back. they also have a replacement for the Tombstone tail light . Billy

planenut · « **Reply #30 on:** January 04, 2009, 09:23:05 PM »

I will post picture tomarrow as for the run and brake diff there is quite a difference with the new eclipse/Genesis LED's.I don't about the running light/brake light difference,because when I have the brake light on it is a big difference from the running lights,never had anyone complane

jon

hard10 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 04, 2009, 09:44:17 PM »

Quote from: planenut on January 04, 2009, 09:23:05 PM

I will post picture tomarrow as for the run and brake diff there is quite a difference with the new eclipse/Genesis LED's.I don't about the running light/brake light difference,because when I have the brake light on it is a big difference from the running lights,never had anyone complane

jon

Most people wouldn't. I just don't know when to keep my mouth shut sometimes.

Author Topic: 1156 red bulbs (Read 9280 times)

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