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Posted by Pete
 - July 09, 2016, 01:04:39 AM

I believe that the 1157 defines the fitting (and is also known as the 108 if my memory hasn't failed). The European 1157 is 5/21 Watt, but the US standard bulb seems to be a higher wattage 8/26 Watt although I think brighter bulbs are available in the US.

Next time I go to the States I'm bringing a box back to the UK.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - June 30, 2016, 12:11:39 PM

  Zoar and Pilgrim at the event will add so much life to the party and they would be so cool to hang out with......

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - June 30, 2016, 11:50:58 AM

 8) if we hound and shame him into it he will have to go to defend his honour........

Posted by greenbarn
 - June 29, 2016, 23:33:28 PM

Pilgrim is coming to Wisconsin?  I do hope so...

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - June 29, 2016, 10:24:54 AM

Zoar, when you are in WI you will met some of the coolest people. Even Pilgrim is pretty cool and fun to be with. Looking forward to seeing him and you there........

Posted by Pilgrim
 - June 29, 2016, 09:55:45 AM

Awesome..glad you got it figured out.

Posted by Zoar
 - June 29, 2016, 09:18:42 AM
Quote from: greenbarn on June 28, 2016, 17:02:54 PM

On the LED bulbs--  I don't think the brake/tail light NEEDS to be wired with a load balancer to work -- just the turn signals would need to be.  So if it's the brake light we're talking about a 1157 or LED 1157 would interchange.

A 2357 is also the same base as the 1157 but somewhat brighter.

The 1157 bulb is about the most common light bulb in the auto industry.

Indeed, these BOTH work.  I bought the 2357 before I read this post. Too bright. So I went back and bought an 1157. Works great!

Why does Kawasaki list a bulb NO ONE CAN FIND on all their online listings for this light and in all internet searches... And why do the searches performed by various motorcycle and automotive stores NOT show this easy to find bulb???????  This is idiotic.

On the other hand, I love this forum! The information here is valuable and helpful and saves time and money!

Thank you, all!!!!

Posted by Troll
 - June 28, 2016, 18:28:58 PM

Wal mart has all the bulbs you need, except for the 25 watt H-3s....1157/2057 same thing, slightly different wattage...Standard automotive bulb since inception of 12v electrics, until they came out with the wedge bulbs...

Posted by greenbarn
 - June 28, 2016, 17:02:54 PM

On the LED bulbs--  I don't think the brake/tail light NEEDS to be wired with a load balancer to work -- just the turn signals would need to be.  So if it's the brake light we're talking about a 1157 or LED 1157 would interchange.

A 2357 is also the same base as the 1157 but somewhat brighter.

The 1157 bulb is about the most common light bulb in the auto industry. 

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - June 28, 2016, 15:56:05 PM

 your both right if it was wired in with a different socket, then perhaps an 1157 will not work. I have the same socket as stock and my LED is plug and play and has the offset knobs like an 1157 bulb......

Posted by pcarrell
 - June 28, 2016, 14:34:12 PM

The 1157 bulb is the stock bulb, but if the system has been changed over to LED's, complete with a load balancer, then the 1157 won't work.

Posted by Pilgrim
 - June 28, 2016, 14:27:29 PM

LOL..pretty sure it is an 1157 taillight bulb that can get at any autoparts store.

Posted by Zoar
 - June 28, 2016, 13:19:28 PM

Thanks...

In the meantime, I just printed up an image of a 5 watt brake  light bulb with two tabs (off set) and two filaments and went to local auto parts store. They cost about $2.00. I put it in and it works.... meanwhile I wasted an hour on the phone with Motorcycle shops in the area who could NOT find the bulb for my Kawasaki Drifter..... and those who thought they finally found it would have to order it.... and I might have it in a week..... or so.

This is just plain stupid.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - June 28, 2016, 11:01:18 AM

I used this company and bought a plug and play LED tail light that is now 2 years old and working great.

http://www.customdynamics.com/

http://www.customdynamics.com/motorcycle_led_bulbs.htm

and one of those.....

Posted by Zoar
 - June 28, 2016, 10:26:25 AM

Okay, so I bought my bike second hand. And the rear taillight bulb that is in it some weird LED pancake thingy with NO markings on it whatsoever. The stem of it broke completely in half. Crap design. Too heavy is the pancake bulb part and yes it will crack in half.

I went online to look at the replacement bulb 92069A that is recommended.

I call several motorcycle shops including Kawasaki dealers.

No one can find this bulb!

Have I entered a morbid Rod Serling The Twilight Zone or what??

(I will put ANY bulb in the rear taillight that will work. Some guidance would be very appreciated!)

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