ST1300 turn signal bulbs

Johnny Rocco

Johnny Rocco

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Eastern Ontario
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'05 ST1300
Good morning,

I'm going to replace the front and rear signal and brake bulbs on my '05 ST1300 with LED's.
What part numbers (original equipment) should I reference to order the proper replacements?

Thanks,

John
 
You want a 7443 bulb.

Get the amber bulbs for the direction signals. If you use white ones you'll likely get a hot spot and discoloration in the lens. (not permanent, just when the light is on)
Likewise get a red bulb for the brake lights.
 
Also order the clear front turn signal lens and then order the switchback bulbs for the front. And don't forget to order a new flasher as the LEDS won't function properly with the OEM flasher.
 
When you order LEDs you'll want to match the color of the LED to the lenses so amber for the front and read for the rear.

If you want to consider switchbacks (white running lights and amber turn signals) you could order switch back bulbs now and get the clear lenses (from CN via ebay or alibaba) whenever. As mentioned the LED flasher from superbrightleds is plug and play and keeps your flash rate normal.
 
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drtyrrel said:
Is this the right flasher?

www.superbrightleds.com

Electronic LED Flasher Relays for Motorcycle - Universal Flat Motorcycle Flasher

This Universal Electronic LED Flasher Relay for Motorcycle supports a 0.02-20 amp range and operates on 12 VDC. Eliminates the need for load resistors; turn signals will flash at a normal rate with or without LED bulbs. Check out our Vehicle Bulb Finder.
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Looks correct. This is what I got.

www.ebay.ca

2-Pin Electronic LED Flasher Relay Fix Motorcycle Turn Signal Lights Hyper Flash 4683812323138 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2-Pin Electronic LED Flasher Relay Fix Motorcycle Turn Signal Lights Hyper Flash at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
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You want the 2 pin model. Just google LF1-S-PIN and you'll find a bunch of sellers on Amazon, Ebay etc. All the same item, just different names.
 
drtyrrel said:
Is the tail light bulb a dual element (for the brake lights too) ? Or 2 separate bulbs?
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Tail light bulbs are a dual element (7443) as are the front turn signal bulbs. The rear turn signal bulbs are only single element but you can use the same bulb in them.
It just makes it easier to buy all 7443 bulbs, but you can use 7440 (single element) in the rear direction signals ONLY. You have to use 7443 bulbs for the brake and front turns.
 
www.superbrightleds.com

7440/7443 CK LED Bulb - Dual Function 27 SMD Tower - Wedge Base

CK-wired LED replacement bulbs can fit SRCK- and SACK-compatible vehicle tail lights, brake lights, reverse lights, turn signals, or side marker lights. This dual-contact, dual-function 7443 bulb emits a 360° viewing angle for better, allover light emission with reduced hot spots. Tower-style...
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so 4 amber and 1 red will work for all turn signals and rear tail light and brake light?
 
Be aware that in Europe you must have white light illumination of the rear registration plate. Since there is no separate bulb the rear tail lights must be white.
 
V4 Rider said:
Be aware that in Europe you must have white light illumination of the rear registration plate. Since there is no separate bulb the rear tail lights must be white.
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North Carolina is that way too. Sometimes they catch my red tail light bulbs at inspection and sometimes they don't. If they do fail my inspection for it, I just go home and put two regular bulbs in get it inspected again and change them back to the red LED's when I get back home.
 
drtyrrel said:
Thanks to both of you guys. The older I get the easier I am confused:confused:
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Wait until you go to remove the rear direction signal sockets underneath the pillion seat...... you'll want fingertips of steel.
(once I got the hang of it using two hands it was easy... but it took me getting both lights out to get the hang of it...)
 
V4 Rider said:
Be aware that in Europe you must have white light illumination of the rear registration plate. Since there is no separate bulb the rear tail lights must be white.
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You could always get some of these, attach to your plate and wire them in to the tail light circuit.

Rupse 2pcs Motorcycle License Plate Light, White LED License Tag Screw Bolt Lamp For Car Truck ATV RV AUTO Vehicle (1LED), License Plate Lights - Amazon Canada

Rupse 2pcs Motorcycle License Plate Light, White LED License Tag Screw Bolt Lamp For Car Truck ATV RV AUTO Vehicle (1LED) in License Plate Lights.
www.amazon.ca

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drtyrrel said:
Is this the right flasher?
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That's what I used. The flasher is held in place by a rubber holder. The tab at the top kept it from fitting in the holder so I just let it sit on the other relays. I think it will fit in the holder if you trim that tab.
 
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