Can I paint the indicator bulb orange?!

[StreetHawk]

Hi guys, may be a stupid question but can I paint my indicator bulbs orange?
Just got some clear lenses from the local Suzuki dealer but they don't come with bulbs.. I'm thinking a light coating of heat resistant orange paint may do the job??

[rictus01]

Don't use normal paint, but I don't see why not, although as the bulds are about £1 each from a bike shop can't see a reason to muck about with it myself.

Cheers Mark.

[StreetHawk]

Oh right, £1 each! I was under the impression that the only orange bulbs available need to be filed down and modified to fit? Where would I get a direct fit orange bulb from Rictus?

[rictus01]

Oh right, £1 each! I was under the impression that the only orange bulbs available need to be filed down and modified to fit? Where would I get a direct fit orange bulb from Rictus?

Well not much use to you but I used to get them from Bonanza Motorcycles around the corner 21w jobbies, they have the pins stepped (one high the other lower) and only fit one way.

I just walked in and asked.

Cheers Mark.

[M1TCH]

Oh right, £1 each! I was under the impression that the only orange bulbs available need to be filed down and modified to fit? Where would I get a direct fit orange bulb from Rictus?


lol

[StreetHawk]

lol??

[independentphoto]

You could check eBay or pay a visit to halfwits too. It is possible to buy indicator bulbs that have a mirrored appearance to look great in clear lenses, but they flash amber.;)

Garry:cool:

[Rich]

Just go to halfords and buy some, they're the same as car indicator bulbs. Not worth the hassle painting them, make sure they 21w though!!!

[Law]

Hi guys, may be a stupid question but can I paint my indicator bulbs orange?
Just got some clear lenses from the local Suzuki dealer but they don't come with bulbs.. I'm thinking a light coating of heat resistant orange paint may do the job??

Yes, if you get the proper paint.

Oh, I have 4 spare orange indicator bulbs that I don't use.
Someone else had them before me so they're well used, 2 have a bit of corrosion.

They were on my SV for a week or two before I replaced them with chrome ones.

You can have them for free, I'm heading off to Peterborough for a week though Monday early afternoon.
I can make a small detour off the M25 to Maidenhead and hand them over to someone you know/leave them somewhere.

I'll need to know by tomorrow morning or you'll have to wait a week.

[M1TCH]

lol??

yep!

[amnesia]

You could check eBay or pay a visit to halfwits too. It is possible to buy indicator bulbs that have a mirrored appearance to look great in clear lenses, but they flash amber.;)

Garry:cool:

The mirrored bulbs have a chrome finish to them, but they aren't as bright as the standard bulbs or the orange versions.

[StreetHawk]

Why a lol?! Please explain? Gone straight over my head that one!

[M1TCH]

I just found it hilarious that you thought you would have to file down a bulb to make it fit, if theres a need for it someone will make it. hence why they sell small orange bulbs.

[StreetHawk]

You need to get out more!

[independentphoto]

The mirrored bulbs have a chrome finish to them, but they aren't as bright as the standard bulbs or the orange versions.


Well worth knowing - thanks for that.

Garry:cool:

[Captain Nemo]

[quote=nick_1871;1150604]Hi guys, may be a stupid question but can I paint my indicator bulbs orange?
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:smt077 :smt077 :smt077

yes and no,

in that order.............................

:smt077 :smt077 :smt077

[StreetHawk]

Thanks for that Nemo! :rolleyes: