tmcafe Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 While having the speedo out I found a bad bulb. There's 12/1.2 marked on it, and the manual lists 1.2w. From Autozone I got a 1.4 w (Sylvania code 74, 14v, 1.4w). Is it the correct one, ok to use? Sorry if it's a silly q. All other warnings heeded, including checking correct insertion in holder. And while we're on the subject, anybody know what kind of bulb goes in the license plate light? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan M Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 While having the speedo out I found a bad bulb. There's 12/1.2 marked on it, and the manual lists 1.2w. From Autozone I got a 1.4 w (Sylvania code 74, 14v, 1.4w). Is it the correct one, ok to use? Sorry if it's a silly q.All other warnings heeded, including checking correct insertion in holder. And while we're on the subject, anybody know what kind of bulb goes in the license plate light? Thanks. Don't worry about the .2 watt. Not sure about the lc bulb. If it is a push in (no metal base) the part number is 194. Metal base, bayonet style should be an E19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcafe Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thanks DanM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeve Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 While having the speedo out I found a bad bulb. There's 12/1.2 marked on it, and the manual lists 1.2w. From Autozone I got a 1.4 w (Sylvania code 74, 14v, 1.4w). Is it the correct one, ok to use? Sorry if it's a silly q.All other warnings heeded, including checking correct insertion in holder. And while we're on the subject, anybody know what kind of bulb goes in the license plate light? Thanks. You answered your own question: 1.2w @ 12v = 1.4w @ 14v; the bulbs have the same resistance. At least they do if what my cobwebby memory of basic electrics class 20-odd years ago is correct! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcafe Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 You answered your own question: 1.2w @ 12v = 1.4w @ 14v; the bulbs have the same resistance. At least they do if what my cobwebby memory of basic electrics class 20-odd years ago is correct! Thanks, that's what I suspected. But that was the easy part. Getting the bulbs to work consistently and sticking them back into the speedo is a fking nightmare (see the other thread). For now I'll sleep over it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 "Sleep" works for you? I always have to drink when shit doesn't go together right on my Guzzi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcafe Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 "Sleep" works for you? I always have to drink when shit doesn't go together right on my Guzzi. Guinness for me (now I feel even better that it's recommended by the doc ). Sleep next. And cursing whatever comes to mind, including, obviously, Luigi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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