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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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Does anyone know where I can get silver coated indicator bulbs for a Sportster. I have fitted smoked lenses but I don't like the look of the unlit amber indicator bulbs showing through the smoked lenses. I have seen custom bikes with bulbs which light up amber but look silver when unlit. I presume they have some kind of coating? Any clues? Tks.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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Check out this thread

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softail-models/271964-chrome-tinted-amber-signal-bulbs-installed.html
 
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Originally Posted by Chromosappien
Does anyone know where I can get silver coated indicator bulbs for a Sportster. I have fitted smoked lenses but I don't like the look of the unlit amber indicator bulbs showing through the smoked lenses. I have seen custom bikes with bulbs which light up amber but look silver when unlit. I presume they have some kind of coating? Any clues? Tks.
You can get them at just about any Auto store. Look for the Sylvania Silver Star 1156A (A=Amber) for the running / turn (one button in the center) and 1157A or R (2 buttons) for brake / turn. The last ones I bought were around $15 or so for the pair, but they last for a very long time. They aren't as bright as clear bulbs with Amber or Red lenses, but they are as bright as most LED's. I used them with clear lenses.

-Andy
 
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On the west coast, Pep Boys, Auto Zone, has them for 10-12 bucks.
 
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