Tourpack bulb replacement
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Tourpack bulb replacement
One of my tail lights on my tourpack went out (#198 12v 98/3cp), and I replaced it with a (#1157), and everything works and seems fine.
I couldn't see any difference in the bulbs, but I thought I would ask to make sure. Thanks
I couldn't see any difference in the bulbs, but I thought I would ask to make sure. Thanks
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Same thing happened with me except it was one of the front turn signals. I put in a #1157 and it works fine. I don't know why H-D uses the #198 bulbs, but the #1157 seem to be a perfect replacement.
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Found this on another site, posted by a "cleonard" (credit where credit is due):
The 198 bulb is the "heavy duty" version of the 1157. The 198 is a little dimmer, but more robust (vibration resistant). If you can't find a 198, the 1157 will work fine. Some auto parts store sell a 1157LL. The LL is for long life. It's nothing more than a relabeled 198.
More robust/a little dimmer suggests a heavier filament, Nice to know though. 1157 is certainly much more readily available.
The 198 bulb is the "heavy duty" version of the 1157. The 198 is a little dimmer, but more robust (vibration resistant). If you can't find a 198, the 1157 will work fine. Some auto parts store sell a 1157LL. The LL is for long life. It's nothing more than a relabeled 198.
More robust/a little dimmer suggests a heavier filament, Nice to know though. 1157 is certainly much more readily available.
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The 198 bulb is the "heavy duty" version of the 1157. The 198 is a little dimmer, but more robust (vibration resistant). If you can't find a 198, the 1157 will work fine. Some auto parts store sell a 1157LL. The LL is for long life. It's nothing more than a relabeled 198.
That's good info Krow, because both Walmart and Autozone here have the 1157LL for about $3 bucks for two. No telling what the dealership charges.
That's good info Krow, because both Walmart and Autozone here have the 1157LL for about $3 bucks for two. No telling what the dealership charges.
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The brake light filament on the 198 is brighter then the 1157. 29 Watts versus 27 Watts.
See the below link for all the specs. I also use the 1157LL since they seem to be more widely available. Even Walmart carries them.
http://www.gelighting.com/na/busines...ll_catalog.pdf
See the below link for all the specs. I also use the 1157LL since they seem to be more widely available. Even Walmart carries them.
http://www.gelighting.com/na/busines...ll_catalog.pdf
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I wonder if you could tell the difference if you had one of each side-by-side...
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Yeah. If you replace one side and not the other, will it be noticably brighter?
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On my 2011 UC, one of the front running/turn signal bulbs went out...that is, the running light part of it...turn signal still worked. I pulled the bulb and discovered it was a 198. I had some 1157's handy so I used one. As far as the running light portion is concerned, I can't tell any difference looking at them side-by-side.
The spec mentioned earlier had to do with the brake (turn signal) part of the bulb. By turning on the 4-way flashers on the bike, it looks like that both are the same brightness. So, I think the 1157 is a good replacement for the 198. The 1157LL might be even better, as far as, vibration resistance.
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Well, I did a test to see if there was a difference in brightness with the brake engaged. I have the 198 on the left, and the regular 1157 on the right in tourpack. I tied a long string to the front brake where I was well behind the back of my motorcycle and engaged the brake, and as far as I can tell, there's no difference in brightness with either the tail light, nor the brake light.