license plate light

xxxshiftxxx · 12-10-2012, 11:55 AM

I am on the trail/rd in AZ. license plate light is gone? Haha...

I need to buy replacement... 2010 F800GS

Stores around me are
Walmart
AutoZone

Any idea which part number from either of those stores will surfice?

Many thanks....

runnin4melife · 12-10-2012, 11:58 AM

E12GL bulb, I have mine in hand to double check. W5W bulb should be found at any automotive place, also go by T10 wedge bulbs.

xxxshiftxxx · 12-10-2012, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by runnin4melife

E12GL bulb, I have mine in hand to double check. W5W bulb should be found at any automotive place, also go by T10 wedge bulbs.

Sorry for my dumbness...

So, W5W or T10 wedge bulb from AutoZone?

Much appreciated

RadoR6 · 12-10-2012, 12:24 PM

Sorry, Iam really sorry and dont want to be offensive but I dont get this

.We all know what for forums are but is it really necessary to start a thread ..... what sort of bulb is in my licence plate light? What about to take a screw driver and have a look,take the blown bulb into the nearest store or a petrol station and buy one.It is just a stupid, one of the most common bulbs you can possibly imagine.Iam sure I would be able to do that whilst you were typing on your phone or whatever...
Just wondering now if I became the enemy of this community after this comment

.

runnin4melife · 12-10-2012, 12:24 PM

Either will work, they are pretty much the same thing. See if they have a W5W or a 5 watt indicator bulb, a wedge bulb is the description.

runnin4melife · 12-10-2012, 12:28 PM

I gave him the benefit of the doubt, perhaps his bulb was destroyed, perhaps it is lacking in any type of nomenclature, and honestly I have found service at many stores to be lacking so it never hurts to have the knowledge. Worst case scenario is this thread gets nuked but I bet this guy is pretty happy right now to have the information. Other sources would be any BMW dealer or even sourcing the fiche provided by MAX BMW.

http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fic...aspx?vid=51598 which states 5W wedge

xxxshiftxxx · 12-10-2012, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by runnin4melife

Either will work, they are pretty much the same thing. See if they have a W5W or a 5 watt indicator bulb, a wedge bulb is the description.

Ahhh, got it... Bulb type is wedge, 5watt.... Thanks for help!

Sorry to the rest for making a un needed thread...... I hope that i didn't ruin your day, carry on....

KTM250rm · 12-10-2012, 09:05 PM

I've found on ebay, led wedge license plate lights that light up brighter than the original bulb. Just do a search on led license plate bulb.

xxxshiftxxx · 12-11-2012, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KTM250rm

I've found on ebay, led wedge license plate lights that light up brighter than the original bulb. Just do a search on led license plate bulb.

Thanks... I found a regular bulb at autozone and made it home last night with out being pulled over again...

I will check out the led

RadoR6 · 12-11-2012, 12:18 PM

I will check out the led[/QUOTE]

Yes get some LEDs and you dont have to worry anymore as they might outlive the bike

FredRydr · 12-13-2012, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KTM250rm

I've found on ebay, led wedge license plate lights that light up brighter than the original bulb. Just do a search on led license plate bulb.

Brighter? Think of who are the only people interested in what that light illuminates.

Get the dimmest possible.

Fred

12-10-2012, 11:55 AM	#1
xxxshiftxxx ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Vegas babay Oddometer: 114	license plate light I am on the trail/rd in AZ. license plate light is gone? Haha... I need to buy replacement... 2010 F800GS Stores around me are Walmart AutoZone Any idea which part number from either of those stores will surfice? Many thanks....

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12-10-2012, 11:58 AM	#2
runnin4melife Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Maryland Oddometer: 488	E12GL bulb, I have mine in hand to double check. W5W bulb should be found at any automotive place, also go by T10 wedge bulbs.

12-10-2012, 12:24 PM	#4
RadoR6 Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: Manchester UK Oddometer: 25	Sorry, Iam really sorry and dont want to be offensive but I dont get this .We all know what for forums are but is it really necessary to start a thread ..... what sort of bulb is in my licence plate light? What about to take a screw driver and have a look,take the blown bulb into the nearest store or a petrol station and buy one.It is just a stupid, one of the most common bulbs you can possibly imagine.Iam sure I would be able to do that whilst you were typing on your phone or whatever... Just wondering now if I became the enemy of this community after this comment .

12-10-2012, 12:28 PM	#6
runnin4melife Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Maryland Oddometer: 488	I gave him the benefit of the doubt, perhaps his bulb was destroyed, perhaps it is lacking in any type of nomenclature, and honestly I have found service at many stores to be lacking so it never hurts to have the knowledge. Worst case scenario is this thread gets nuked but I bet this guy is pretty happy right now to have the information. Other sources would be any BMW dealer or even sourcing the fiche provided by MAX BMW. http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fic...aspx?vid=51598 which states 5W wedge

12-10-2012, 09:05 PM	#8
KTM250rm Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Liberty, MO Oddometer: 27	I've found on ebay, led wedge license plate lights that light up brighter than the original bulb. Just do a search on led license plate bulb.

12-11-2012, 12:18 PM	#10
RadoR6 Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: Manchester UK Oddometer: 25	I will check out the led[/QUOTE] Yes get some LEDs and you dont have to worry anymore as they might outlive the bike