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Wixom bags light bulbs
« on: October 02, 2020, 06:02:19 PM »
Anyone using LEDs in their Wixom bags?  I have been using the GE-55 incandescent bulbs, but they don't seem to be lasting very long.

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Re: Wixom bags light bulbs
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2020, 06:48:52 PM »
I never tried LEDs when I had Wixoms, but these should work:
https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/bayonet-base-bulbs/ba9s-led-landscape-light-bulb-4-led-ba9s-retrofit/2538/#/attributes/13
But, they might not last long either if vibration is what's killing the incandescent bulbs. 
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Re: Wixom bags light bulbs
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2020, 07:11:51 PM »
Excellent, I'll give them a try, ty!

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Re: Wixom bags light bulbs
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2020, 07:40:20 PM »
I replaced the stock light assy. with these style LED. Brake and tail are easy setup. Bright enough for extra lighting. Search for a USA seller for quicker delivery time.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Rectangle-Reflector-Tail-Brake-Marker-Light-for-Motorcycle-Truck-Trailer/143635859514?hash=item21715d483a:g:e5AAAOSwdvxdqD9R

BTW: they also fit on the HB trunk on my EVT in place of the standard reflector.

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Re: Wixom bags light bulbs
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2020, 07:40:20 PM »

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Re: Wixom bags light bulbs
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2020, 07:42:27 PM »
I never tried LEDs when I had Wixoms, but these should work:
https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/bayonet-base-bulbs/ba9s-led-landscape-light-bulb-4-led-ba9s-retrofit/2538/#/attributes/13
But, they might not last long either if vibration is what's killing the incandescent bulbs. 

as Charlie said - I put these in my lights and work great...

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Re: Wixom bags light bulbs
« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2020, 06:10:21 PM »
I never tried LEDs when I had Wixoms, but these should work:
https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/bayonet-base-bulbs/ba9s-led-landscape-light-bulb-4-led-ba9s-retrofit/2538/#/attributes/13
But, they might not last long either if vibration is what's killing the incandescent bulbs.

They'll probably work great and last longer than the incandescent bulbs. My experience with miniature bayonet incandescent bulbs like this is mostly in pinball machines, and they don't last long there either. Make sure to match the color of the LED to the color of the lens. A "White" LED behind a red lens will not work well because of the discontinuous spectrum of the LED. A red LED will work behind a red lens with surprisingly little loss of brightness, likewise for amber.
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Re: Wixom bags light bulbs
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2020, 05:14:21 AM »
I think your lamp has a BA9s socket
https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/vehicle-bulb-sockets-adapters/ba9s-bayonet-base-socket-wired/5380/12109/
I think you would find this one brighter than the original incandescent
https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature-and-subminiature-bulbs/ba9s-led-bulb-1-led-ba9s-retrofit-car/3/
As others have mentioned make sure you match the LED colour to the lens that covers it.
Superbrightleds.com also have a motorcycle section that goes by Year, make, model
If you have an EV or other VII with the "T" shaped dash I highly recommend the miniature wedge base lamps but without lamp holders, they fit perfectly in the lamp shroud with JB Weld for a permanent fix.
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Re: Wixom bags light bulbs
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2020, 11:58:38 AM »
I did order some from Superbrightleds.com, I'll post a review once i receive them, thanks for all the help (again)!

 

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