Rear light bulb [Archive] - SV650.org - SV650 & Gladius 650 Forum

Tony_BLY

12-01-09, 07:07 PM

Apologies for what no doubt will be a very simple question for those of us in the know!? (Not me). :o

Anyway, noticed tail was dim on right side this morning. Checked tonight and I found out there are two bulbs in the tail!? In the right hand one, the filament for the light was broken, but the brake light filament in tact.

Noticed in the housing that P21/5W is inscribed either side of the bulbs. Is this what I ask for? i.e. Please Mr Motorcycle Man may I have a P21/5W please? Can they be bought from Halfords?

Thanks in anticipation of your help.

Tony from milder Burnley :)

Jester666

12-01-09, 07:08 PM

Yep, you can get 'em from Halfords.

Tony_BLY

12-01-09, 07:12 PM

Cheers daarn Saarf, from up t'North!!

;)

embee

12-01-09, 07:28 PM

It's a standard automotive type stop/tail lamp.

be aware that there are 2 types, one with the 2 bayonet pins level and one with them offset, see here (http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/lighting/bulbs.php)for example.

The offset one is termed BAY15d, or a type 380
the level pin version is BA15d, or a type 381
I can't remember what the curvey SV uses, I'm pretty sure it's the offset one, get one out and double check which it is when buying.

Tony_BLY

12-01-09, 07:47 PM

Cheers Embee.

I am sure the Haynes manual mentions an offset. I will check tomorrow morning.

Thanks

Tony

Sid Squid

13-01-09, 08:19 AM

15d - offset.

SVDragRacer

13-01-09, 01:55 PM

Yea the bulbs are 380 twin filament bulbs with offset pins, £2.49 from halfords for 2.

yorkie_chris

13-01-09, 02:01 PM

Or about 50p from a proper shop!

SVDragRacer

13-01-09, 02:03 PM

Well yes that is true, but that is one of the benefits of having a trade account =P

Tony_BLY

13-01-09, 06:48 PM

Thanks to all - 60p at my local Motorcycle shop in Nelson, Lancashire.

Fully illuminated tail once more!

Tony :)

Viney

13-01-09, 07:17 PM

Halfwits now do new 'Brighter' stop /tail bulbs!

I canged mine to LED bulbs about 4 years ago and to date havent changed them!

maclovin

13-01-09, 08:38 PM

Thanks to all - 60p at my local Motorcycle shop in Nelson, Lancashire.

Fully illuminated tail once more!

Tony :)
got a full set of bulbs in shed if any go in future in burnley lowerhouse area