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[110tHunDer]

OK, what the frick is causing this? [smiley=furious.gif] [smiley=nervous.gif]  I've just blown my third front running/turn signal lamp in 7 months and 1,500 miles.  The left one was first about a week after I bought the bike, then the right one earlier this year, and now the left one again.  Each time it is the running lamp filament (the one that stays on all the time) and not the turn signal (it still works).

Had the same dual filament amber bulbs (1157A) in my '02 EG Classic for 2 years and 15,000 miles with no problems.  Sold that bike to a friend who still has not had to replace them.

This bike has only been wet once when I washed it before storing last fall.  Each time I replaced a bulb I put electrical contact grease on it to seal the contacts from corrosion.  We said couldn't be the 15 volts that the in-dash voltmeter is reading.  Is it the rough-riding lowered suspension?  Other ideas? [smiley=nixweiss.gif] [smiley=confused5.gif]

[bostonut]

That's weird, I have replaced my right front turn signal lamp twice also...... [smiley=confused5.gif]

[tony1968]

replace all bulbs with 2157's (i think is the number you need to go to the parts store)they have a bigger element and take more abuse.

[110tHunDer]

Tony, thanks for the tip.  If they're available in amber, I'll give 'em a try! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[Doc]

LEDs arent' bad also...and tough!

[110tHunDer]

I think my problem is the sockets and not the bulbs.

[Johnny]

I replaced one of mine (left front) once already as well!!  Will check the socket per your comments.  

[h2oski]

Well after raining here all week it finally stopped long enough to go out for a ride.  I noticed after a few miles that my left front turn signal was blown also.  I wiggled the light bulb when I got home and I didn't think it seemed too loose.  Is the bulb a standard bulb or do I have to buy it from Harley?  I am sure Harley charges about 10 times what it normally costs.

[110tHunDer]

h2o, it's an 1157A.  "A" for amber.  You can get them at NAPA or other parts stores.

[h2oski]

Thanks 103tHunDer

Does anyone know if the 2157 comes in an amber?

[110tHunDer]

Haven't checked yet on the 2157's in amber, but I don't think blowing the lamps has anything to do with the Stage 1 kit and the higher rev limit.  My first one blew a week after I had the bike and the bike had never seen 6,000 rpms at that point.  It has now, though! [smiley=beerchug.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=drink.gif]

[Doc]

Has anyone changed their rear turn signals to red and made them running/brake/turn lights?

[WFP]

How about ditch'n the turnsignals and convert the saddlebag spoilers to running/Brak/TURNING?

/Bill

[zwild]

I dont think it's the higher rev limit, mine has been ok so far. I frequently rev mine over 5G's but I've only had mine for two months and I already have 2500 miles on it so far and no problems yet.

[WFP]

Noticed yesterday that my left fron running lamp was out...turn signal still worked.

Any news on a cause...my 97 road king had the stock lamps still working the day I delivered it to my Borther in Law.  WTF?

/Bill