Amber running lights

jerrycritz · 11-13-2008, 11:30 PM

Last vacation I passed a bike in Oregon with amber running lights in his light bar. Man did they make him visible. I Have an 06 Nomad with a Cobra light Bar running 25w halogens. Does anyone know where I can get either amber bulbs or lenses for the Cobra bar? JP Cycle, in their vintage Catalog, has amber sealed beams for the older Harley's. I don't want to go to all the hassle of rewiring unless I have to. Thanks and Keep up the Kick-ass forum.

cactusjack · 11-14-2008, 12:24 AM

I think the easiest way to get amber driving lights would be to pick up a pair of 4411A amber sealed beams. If you've got 4-1/2" housings, they should fit right in. They have screw terminals on the back, so you'd have to crimp some ring or spade terminals on the wires. These are commonly used for tractor lighting, and they should be available at NAPA for $6-$8 each. They last a long time, too.

nighthawk700 · 11-14-2008, 05:41 AM

Is it like what Trip has on his bike? (See signature photo in http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...ile&user=trip)

cactusjack · 11-14-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by nighthawk700

Is it like what Trip has on his bike? (See signature photo in http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...ile&user=trip)

Yeah, I think so...I'm sure Trip will stumble on this thread and verify.

dogdoc · 11-14-2008, 10:29 AM

Seems that somebody would make a amber filament so a person could just open the Cobra spot, dissconnect the white filament, put in a amber one and done. Anybody know of such a bulb with the wire on it like the stock Cobra spots?? White filament are only about $8. ???

cactusjack · 11-14-2008, 11:35 AM

I've never seen an amber halogen lamp. Doesn't mean somebody doesn't make one, but it's doubtful.

**trip** · 11-14-2008, 03:54 PM

Hmmm...passed over this thread because I thought it was the same one about amber driving lights we started a month or so ago....my apologies.

Yes Jerry, I do have amber running lights and I like them very much. Not only does it give me better vision at night, but during the day, everyone seems to think I'm a cop and many pull over to let me by...LOL. I bought mine from J&P, but what CJ is suggesting is probably the cheapest way to go.

mercianbike · 11-14-2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

Seems that somebody would make a amber filament so a person could just open the Cobra spot, dissconnect the white filament, put in a amber one and done. Anybody know of such a bulb with the wire on it like the stock Cobra spots?? White filament are only about $8. ???

I searched around and found a place in Canada that has 55W amber bulbs.

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/p.../products.html

Read the introduction at the top of the page and then scroll down to H3 "55W CPI Gold (produces selective-yellow light): $15.50/ea " If you click on words "selective-yellow"there is some interesting discussion.

I also found a place in the UK that has free world-wide shipping.

http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=89

These are also 55W.

rksaw · 11-14-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Hmmm...passed over this thread because I thought it was the same one about amber driving lights we started a month or so ago...

I think that this is the thread Trip was referring to. It's worth the read Jerry.

http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...ad=7114&page=1

jerrycritz · 11-15-2008, 04:13 PM

Thanks for all the input...you guys are great. I think I'll go with the sealed beams and Ill look first to NAPA. Again thanks for all the good info.

11-15-2008, 08:44 PM

Let me know if you find them at NAPA. I went there today and they found the 4411 clear beam but not the amber beam. They didn't have any record of a 4411A part number.

Michael K

radco · 11-15-2008, 09:10 PM

I have my old Honda Spots on.. they have H# Bulbs,, YOU can get Yellow H3 for 5/8$ E bay and most Auto stores can order them PIAA has some as well,, made different, supposed to be stronger etc,, 35$ US for a Pair.. at AMAZON.com Mine will be here next week....55 Watts w.aprox 85 Watt looking output.. so they say :)

dogdoc · 11-17-2008, 02:51 PM

A big thanks mericanbike for the link for the yellow H3 bubs. These are 55W where my Cobras are just 25W so not positive they won't pop fuses. I have my Cobra light bar hooked up per their instructions and its been great for 2 yrs.

classic1 · 11-18-2008, 01:00 PM

I don't know if this place has what you need but they have just about every bulb out there. It's autolumination.com.

11-13-2008, 11:30 PM	#1
jerrycritz Jr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gasquet, California Posts: 44	Amber running lights Last vacation I passed a bike in Oregon with amber running lights in his light bar. Man did they make him visible. I Have an 06 Nomad with a Cobra light Bar running 25w halogens. Does anyone know where I can get either amber bulbs or lenses for the Cobra bar? JP Cycle, in their vintage Catalog, has amber sealed beams for the older Harley's. I don't want to go to all the hassle of rewiring unless I have to. Thanks and Keep up the Kick-ass forum. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-14-2008, 12:24 AM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Amber running lights I think the easiest way to get amber driving lights would be to pick up a pair of 4411A amber sealed beams. If you've got 4-1/2" housings, they should fit right in. They have screw terminals on the back, so you'd have to crimp some ring or spade terminals on the wires. These are commonly used for tractor lighting, and they should be available at NAPA for $6-$8 each. They last a long time, too. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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11-14-2008, 05:41 AM	#3
nighthawk700 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Farifax, VA Posts: 198	Amber running lights Is it like what Trip has on his bike? (See signature photo in http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...ile&user=trip)
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11-14-2008, 10:29 AM	#5
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Amber running lights Seems that somebody would make a amber filament so a person could just open the Cobra spot, dissconnect the white filament, put in a amber one and done. Anybody know of such a bulb with the wire on it like the stock Cobra spots?? White filament are only about $8. ??? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-14-2008, 11:35 AM	#6
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Amber running lights I've never seen an amber halogen lamp. Doesn't mean somebody doesn't make one, but it's doubtful. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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11-14-2008, 03:54 PM	#7
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Amber running lights Hmmm...passed over this thread because I thought it was the same one about amber driving lights we started a month or so ago....my apologies. Yes Jerry, I do have amber running lights and I like them very much. Not only does it give me better vision at night, but during the day, everyone seems to think I'm a cop and many pull over to let me by...LOL. I bought mine from J&P, but what CJ is suggesting is probably the cheapest way to go. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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11-15-2008, 04:13 PM	#10
jerrycritz Jr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gasquet, California Posts: 44	Amber running lights Thanks for all the input...you guys are great. I think I'll go with the sealed beams and Ill look first to NAPA. Again thanks for all the good info.
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11-15-2008, 08:44 PM	#11
Guest Posts: n/a	Amber running lights Let me know if you find them at NAPA. I went there today and they found the 4411 clear beam but not the amber beam. They didn't have any record of a 4411A part number. Michael K
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11-15-2008, 09:10 PM	#12
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	Amber running lights I have my old Honda Spots on.. they have H# Bulbs,, YOU can get Yellow H3 for 5/8$ E bay and most Auto stores can order them PIAA has some as well,, made different, supposed to be stronger etc,, 35$ US for a Pair.. at AMAZON.com Mine will be here next week....55 Watts w.aprox 85 Watt looking output.. so they say :) __________________
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11-17-2008, 02:51 PM	#13
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Amber running lights A big thanks mericanbike for the link for the yellow H3 bubs. These are 55W where my Cobras are just 25W so not positive they won't pop fuses. I have my Cobra light bar hooked up per their instructions and its been great for 2 yrs.
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11-18-2008, 01:00 PM	#14
classic1 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: waynesboro, va Posts: 408	Amber running lights I don't know if this place has what you need but they have just about every bulb out there. It's autolumination.com.
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