instrument bulbs

[warmshed]

Hi had a couple of bulbs blow in the instrument panel, manual says they are 1.7 watt, they appear to be T5 capless bulbs. When I tried to get replacements I could only find 1.2watt, these are 5mm diameter bulbs, the original are 6mm.

I know I could fit the smaller 1.2watt or fit leds but wondered if anyone else have found the correct bulbs.

 

[Cook1e]

These any good?

http://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo/542908/Spares/Indicator-and-Instrument-Bulbs/On-Two-Wheels

 

[warmshed]

Thanks, Cook1e that was a quick reply. It certainly looks correct but as some 1.7watt capless are 10mm wide (T10?) Ill check with them before buying.

 

[Cook1e]

7mm according to blurb. (http://www.mandp.co.uk/products/list/Spares/Indicator-and-Instrument-Bulbs/On-Two-Wheels about halfway down)

 

[Stewart H]

I have successfully used the smaller bulbs after a fruitless search for ones that "look like" the originals.

 

[warmshed]

7mm that will be the cap size so too big for the instruments which are T5 5mm.

 

[(RIP) DitchWater]

7mm that will be the cap size so too big for the instruments which are T5 5mm.

There's quite a bit of space in there but as Stewart says...

I have successfully used the smaller bulbs after a fruitless search for ones that "look like" the originals.

...they worked for me.

I'm going to get some of THESE in, and maybe try THESE as well.

 

[warmshed]

thanks, DitchWater, Although there is a lot of space in there the larger cap size being 7mm wide I don,t think it will fit into the holder.

The led are an option, ( but I dont think your second option, the twin led will fit in) I bought and tried some blue ones but they were too dim though they looked really good, when driving I was unable to see the speed, it was as though you cant focus quickly on the blue?

It was when replacing the original bulbs that I found the failed ones though, I must admit with the one bulb in each they are still well illuminated. Like Stewart H says, the 1.2 watt ones, which are readily available, will no doubt do the trick.

 

[ducatiparts.110mb]

Try it and see - it only takes 10 minutes.

Mine had a couple bulbs blown when I got it. I had a few Ducati bulbs lying around which are much smaller but they fit and they work just as well as the oe ones..

 

[B4ndit]

I just fitted these this week.

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/286-T5-LED-Dashboard-Bulbs-286LED.html

They work well. The red ones struggle to show the trip mileage but still very pleasing.

 

[Cook1e]

7mm that will be the cap size so too big for the instruments which are T5 5mm.

You may find that T5=5mm cap size & 7mm = lamp diameter (like you said originals were 6mm) - not sure. BMW OEM part number 62142306127.

Anyway, good luck.

 

[MattW]

As others have, I fitted the 1.2w ones that Halfords sell.

They work just fine and my eyes can't tell the difference in brightness. I did try led's but I found them too bright and distracting.

 

[Beagood]

Hi had a couple of bulbs blow in the instrument panel, manual says they are 1.7 watt, they appear to be T5 capless bulbs. When I tried to get replacements I could only find 1.2watt, these are 5mm diameter bulbs, the original are 6mm.

I know I could fit the smaller 1.2watt or fit leds but wondered if anyone else have found the correct bulbs.

Can you remember how many bulbs are required in the rev counter? Mine has/have blown and I want to make sure I have enough once I've got everything in bits.

Thanks in advance

 

[tyclyd]

think its 2 for each of the big dials - I use the 1.2W Halfords own

 

[Bendy toy]

Many bike clock faces get damaged by heat if even a slightly larger bulb is used. I have LED bulbs in my other bike. Better lit instruments, no heat and no bright spots.

 

[kennyc]

Try it and see - it only takes 10 minutes.

Mine had a couple bulbs blown when I got it. I had a few Ducati bulbs lying around which are much smaller but they fit and they work just as well as the oe ones..

try that on an RT