Shift light bulbs and headlight

[Bueller]

Howdy,
So I've finally managed to get my son's 79' gs425 going with a new set of coils. I thought it was odd that both coils were bad, until I checked the charging system. 17.5V is where I shut it down, so I suppose that's why. The high voltage has apparently took out several bulbs. The indicator bulbs I got figured out (#53's). The gear indicator bulbs are a different story. Tried auto parts store, radioshack, and the interwebs (and yes, I searched here). The only place I've actually seen them, is on a British site (I don't recall the name of it) but am leery about money transactions over seas. Anyone know where to find these stateside? How about the headlight bulb? Is it possible to just buy a 7" for a car?

thanks!

frank

 

[Steve]

Not sure about the headlight, but I don't think it is a 7" automotive unit.
I am thinking it's more like 6" in diameter.

About the indicator lights, what do they look like?
Either post a VERY good verbal description or a picture.
I might be able to help you on that.

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[Bueller]

Well, been trying to upload pics via phone, and that ain't working...


Bulb is like a regular instrument bulb. There's no metal shell, it's just glass. The glass portion is about 3/8" long, and it has 2 wires coming out of it that are about 1/4" long. The diameter of the bulb is about 1/8".
Found these measurement on here somewhere that were deemed 'close enough' : 12V 35mA Mini Lamp 0.20"/5mm Dia.


thanks!


frank

 

[Steve]

Pictures work best if they are hosted and linked to, can not attach them directly.

i think those bulbs might still be available at Radio Shack, I will have to find the part number for you.

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[Bueller]

I looked at RadioShack, although it wasn't the most stocked store I've seen...part number would be awesome tho! I appreciate it, sir!

Frank

 

[GSX1000E]

I doubt that you will find those just anywhere but, you can get them here (#23): http://www.partsoutlaw.com/oemparts/a/suz/50d3eff4f8700230d8b4b7d0/speedometer-tachometer
Spendy little buggers indeed!

 

[Steve]

I doubt that you will find those just anywhere but, you can get them here (#23): http://www.partsoutlaw.com/oemparts/a/suz/50d3eff4f8700230d8b4b7d0/speedometer-tachometer
Spendy little buggers indeed!

They are "spendy" because that includes the little plastic block, too.

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[GSX1000E]

They are "spendy" because that includes the little plastic block, too.

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All SIX of them eh? A wise person would notice that in the column for how many are required, it lists 6.

OP, just listen to Mr. know-it-all and find them everywhere.

09471-12071

 

[Guest]

For the headlight bulbs you should purchase a motorcycle bulb. Apparently the automotive bulbs are not made the same. I recently read somewhere that they are not made to withstand the vibration and shock that a motorcycle endures. I guess you pay for what you get.

 

[posplayr]

For the headlight bulbs you should purchase a motorcycle bulb. Apparently the automotive bulbs are not made the same. I recently read somewhere that they are not made to withstand the vibration and shock that a motorcycle endures. I guess you pay for what you get.

Suspect that only applies to incandescent with a filament. The led are more Robust and probably do not have the same issue.

 

[Gorminrider]

here's a link to see them

http://www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-gs425-l-1979-usa_model16013/bulb14v112w_0947112071/

3 euros each!

 

[Steve]

That is a great picture of the entire assembly, but if you straighten out the wires at the bottom
(the upper-right corner in the picture), you can slide the bulb out.

THAT is the part that you can get at Radio Shack.

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[Gorminrider]

Ah,so! This little guy? when the wires are unbent at the bottom...

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"12V micro lamp. 60mA. Set of 2. "


(Radio shack has morphed to "The Source" in Canada) Better stock up because I bet these will disappear soon.

 

[Steve]

Those would be the bulbs.

You have the part number for them?

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[Gorminrider]

Hi, Steve. Sorry I forgot to add the link!
In Canada, I find them here.
http://www.thesource.ca/estore/prod...catalog=Online&category=Lamps&product=2721092

2721092 is the so-called web ID.
In US, I didn't do so well finding these at RadioShack.

 

[Gorminrider]

Here's where I used to go for odd stuff.
http://www.mainelectronics.com/lamps.htm


added later:but I see the amperage is lower in these (35ma) and the 60ma ones are maybe the ones to gofor...

 

[Mankow]

Im new to the forum so sorry if this is in the wrong place. I just got a 1985 gs550l that had all but the first and sixth indicator bulbs burned out. So instead of trying to find new bulbs I just replaced them with LEDs so I will hopefully not have to do it again. any way this is how I did it.

Wired in one resistor to keep the LEDs from burning out, sorry I dont really know what rating it is i just had a bag of them


trimmed the old boots and inserted the LEDs the same way the old bulbs were


here is all the bulbs installed


and an advantage to this is that i can have specific colors for each gear, so


second through fifth are red

 

[Missile99]

Cool Mankow. That's a neat little project and I like the idea of different colors for the gear indicators.

 

[Steve]

Wired in one resistor to keep the LEDs from burning out, sorry I dont really know what rating it is i just had a bag of them.

The picture is a bit fuzzy. What are the colors on the four bands on the resistor? :-k

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[Bueller]

Those would be the bulbs.

You have the part number for them?

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X2? I figured radioshack would have them...part number would be awesome for this dummy, and the ones behind the counter ;-) thanks for all the replies, by the way!

Frank