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Z1 tail light-bulb lifespan

  • z1kzonly
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26 Nov 2021 09:24 #858348 by z1kzonly
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Try owning an old HD Shovelhead. I always carried "2 - 1157" bulbs when I went out years ago, stripped down FLH with straight pipes for 25 years. When I beat up on the old FLH Bar Hoppin' &  hole shots and yankin' 2nd gear! Around town! Those were the days!
Not so know! I don't think I went over 40-50 MPH in the past 5 years on this Old Lady 
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  Plus the new LED's are great! Plus they make brighter, more wattage for safety.
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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26 Nov 2021 11:15 #858349 by seanbarney41
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What bulb exactly have you been having problems with?  There is an 1157 configured bulb that has a vibration resistant filament that has solved this problem for me in the past.  I am not sure of the i.d. number...try 1034 or 2057?

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26 Nov 2021 12:03 #858352 by Move0ver
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Honestly I'm not sure, I'd just always swing by the auto parts store on the way home and replace it like-for-like

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26 Nov 2021 12:14 #858353 by Mikaw
Replied by Mikaw on topic Z1 tail light-bulb lifespan
This article has good information. I just brushed through it. 

www.webbikeworld.com/lights/
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1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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