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I tidied the rear signals on my FT and have not figured out if I want to replace the front signals yet. Happened to have some 1156 LED bulbs lying around that I had purchased for the Streetfighter and never used (paid the Rizoma tax instead...).
I decided to try them in the Scrambler's front turn signals and the results are dramatic. For one, they are about twice as bright as the stock flashers, but they also keep the front signals clear when not on and reflect brilliant white when on. It's a great $3 mod so here the details:
Ducati uses a rare bulb for the turn signals in that the 2 little mounting "studs" that lock the bulb into the housing are offset on the bulb's base. I've looked around for direct replacements and they are not easy to come by, especially if you want a color other than amber (Orange).
You can, however replace the OEM bulbs with 1156 type bulbs (1 watt LED or similar) if you are willing to grind or file off one of the little retaining studs. That way, the bulb still fits perfectly and locks into place with the 1 remaining stud. The reason you need to do this is that the studs on the 1156 bulbs are not the same mounting pattern as the Ducati OEM turn signal bulbs. Best of all, the flashing rate of the signals does not increase (even though I have LED's on all 4 corners now) so you don't require any resistors. Just plug and play.
Here's a video of how bright the LED bulbs are and the temperature of the light (which incidentally now matches the LED ring around the headlight):
https://youtu.be/NjeVEs00VjE
I purchased these bulbs on eBay for $3 shipped to Canada and have attached a picture of the eBay listing if you want to try and find something similar.
Cheap mod. Quick install. Makes you more visible and looks cool. What's not to like?
I decided to try them in the Scrambler's front turn signals and the results are dramatic. For one, they are about twice as bright as the stock flashers, but they also keep the front signals clear when not on and reflect brilliant white when on. It's a great $3 mod so here the details:
Ducati uses a rare bulb for the turn signals in that the 2 little mounting "studs" that lock the bulb into the housing are offset on the bulb's base. I've looked around for direct replacements and they are not easy to come by, especially if you want a color other than amber (Orange).
You can, however replace the OEM bulbs with 1156 type bulbs (1 watt LED or similar) if you are willing to grind or file off one of the little retaining studs. That way, the bulb still fits perfectly and locks into place with the 1 remaining stud. The reason you need to do this is that the studs on the 1156 bulbs are not the same mounting pattern as the Ducati OEM turn signal bulbs. Best of all, the flashing rate of the signals does not increase (even though I have LED's on all 4 corners now) so you don't require any resistors. Just plug and play.
Here's a video of how bright the LED bulbs are and the temperature of the light (which incidentally now matches the LED ring around the headlight):
https://youtu.be/NjeVEs00VjE
I purchased these bulbs on eBay for $3 shipped to Canada and have attached a picture of the eBay listing if you want to try and find something similar.
Cheap mod. Quick install. Makes you more visible and looks cool. What's not to like?
