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Posted by Zoar
- July 19, 2016, 09:04:25 AMAs stated, I changed the light on the Brake Light to amber. I did this because as the first post stated my Brake Light bulb failed and I researched the internet to find the Brake Light replacement bulb and that was a Twilight Zone experience... I did not do anything to the plinkers. They are as they came: retro-style plinkers. I dig them. A lot.
My other bike is a Ducati when I want a sport bike ride. I dig that too. That is the beauty of having choices and even liking two different things. I know: Amazing.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 14, 2016, 16:35:47 PMTherapy is expensive .........but wind is cheap........Wind therapy works wonders for those of us that are pure of heart and have no evil intent, the rest of them out there will suffer..........
Posted by Zoar
- July 14, 2016, 12:31:59 PMQuote from: greenbarn on July 13, 2016, 16:53:14 PMI have been riding my Drifter after I finish my second "job" every night. It is like therapy. Wait.... it IS therapy.Looks good there, Zoar!
Posted by greenbarn
- July 13, 2016, 16:53:14 PMLooks good there, Zoar!
Posted by Zoar
- July 13, 2016, 12:58:28 PMQuote from: greenbarn on July 12, 2016, 10:52:46 AMHere are more pics day and night. Brakes off and Brakes on.1157, 2357, 198 -- all the same base; all fit the same socket.
2357 is about 20% brighter than 1157 on the brake element. Unfortunately, life is only about 400 hours vs 1000 ( or something like that - can't remember for sure)
198 is a more heavy duty version than the 1157, but I think it's the same lumens as the 1157 (I'm not positive on the 198 info) I think the 198 bulb is the "OEM" bulb for a lot of bikes, and used in trucks and trailers. I think the base construction, filaments, etc are more 'robust'.ZOAR: How about some pictures of those retro lights you have?? I'd like to see them both off and with the amber lights on, would be nice.
Posted by greenbarn
- July 12, 2016, 16:36:39 PMLooks good!
Posted by Zoar
- July 12, 2016, 12:19:27 PMQuote from: greenbarn on July 12, 2016, 10:52:46 AMI will need to take pictures after its gets dark tonight to get something that you can "see" the way it looks with brake on verses off, daylight pics reveal no difference even though your eyes can see it... so have to wait to at least tomorrow for me to post "cool photos of this enhancement and retro-fying of my 2002 Drifter to look even more 1939-ish.1157, 2357, 198 -- all the same base; all fit the same socket.
2357 is about 20% brighter than 1157 on the brake element. Unfortunately, life is only about 400 hours vs 1000 ( or something like that - can't remember for sure)
198 is a more heavy duty version than the 1157, but I think it's the same lumens as the 1157 (I'm not positive on the 198 info) I think the 198 bulb is the "OEM" bulb for a lot of bikes, and used in trucks and trailers. I think the base construction, filaments, etc are more 'robust'.ZOAR: How about some pictures of those retro lights you have?? I'd like to see them both off and with the amber lights on, would be nice.
Posted by greenbarn
- July 12, 2016, 10:52:46 AM1157, 2357, 198 -- all the same base; all fit the same socket.
2357 is about 20% brighter than 1157 on the brake element. Unfortunately, life is only about 400 hours vs 1000 ( or something like that - can't remember for sure)
198 is a more heavy duty version than the 1157, but I think it's the same lumens as the 1157 (I'm not positive on the 198 info) I think the 198 bulb is the "OEM" bulb for a lot of bikes, and used in trucks and trailers. I think the base construction, filaments, etc are more 'robust'.
ZOAR: How about some pictures of those retro lights you have?? I'd like to see them both off and with the amber lights on, would be nice.
Posted by Zoar
- July 12, 2016, 10:18:43 AMQuote from: Pete on July 09, 2016, 01:04:39 AMActually, I put in an 1157 AMBER colored bulb. With my RETRO rear turn signals and smoked out RED rear brake light lens it looks very very very cool. It looks like what one would think a 1939 Indian light set-up would like from the rear IF they had turn signals back then.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 Pete
- July 09, 2016, 01:04:39 AMI 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 PMZoar 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 
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 PMPilgrim is coming to Wisconsin? I do hope so...
Posted by CDNRatMan
- June 29, 2016, 10:24:54 AMZoar, 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 AMAwesome..glad you got it figured out.