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Apr 17, 2013 | 10:07 PM

bobg03

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Is there a NAPA bulb that is an adequete replacement for the driving light bulbs on a Road King?

Not looking for an upgrade just a replacement like for like w/o having to go to the dealer.

Apr 17, 2013 | 10:39 PM

Miltonkid

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I grabbed a set a NAPA and they are working fine. The only difference is the black portion on the tip has a point toot compared to the stock one that is rounded. I don't remember the number though. I just brought in the HD bulb and they matched it up.

Apr 18, 2013 | 04:30 AM

grbrown

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Any auto parts shop will have suitable replacements. Either take your old bulb in or check your owners manual, which tells you what each bulb is.

Apr 18, 2013 | 07:26 AM

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Is there a NAPA bulb that is an adequete replacement for the driving light bulbs on a Road King?

Not looking for an upgrade just a replacement like for like w/o having to go to the dealer.

As mentioned just remove and take to autopart.
note: if you get caught-up in all the hype when at the store it is very very easy to spend alot of money for a simple bulb..a straight-up normal inexpensive bulb should be fine and match the color output of your driving lights. If you go all fancy many bulbs are ultra white or blueish. If you research the more expensive bulbs you may notice that several have less expected hours of life.

Apr 18, 2013 | 07:30 AM

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You can also go to Ronnies Harley and click OEM parts, click motorcycle, enter bike information and see the part diagram and description for your motorcycle.
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.....asp?make=hdmc

Apr 18, 2013 | 08:39 AM

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The bulbs are in the standard 800 series of fog/driving lights. Some have a straight base, we need the 90 degree base. They are available in 27 watt (factory bulb, I believe), 37 1/2 watt and 50 watt values, read the blister package fine print. I have never seen a 50 watt bulb with the little black shield over the filament making them pretty bright to opposing traffic. Autozone, O'Reilly, NAPA and lots of other car parts places carry the bulbs. As was mentioned, you can spend a bundle on the fancy extra bright, extra white bulbs, but be advised that the brighter and whiter for a given wattage, the shorter the standard life span. Pay more for a shorter life bulb, what a deal!

I have been running the 37 watt bulbs (896 IIRC) for several years and they perform reasonably well.