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  1. Erling

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    Great looking bike - again, congrats! And it is just a matter of replacing with LEDs. I got mine from superbrightleds.com, perhaps you can find them in the UK too. I followed the advice from people on a US Triumph forum and placed this order:
    3x 74-GHP (green): Indicators L+R and Neutral
    2x 74-RHP (red): Oil, Coolant
    1x 74-BHP (blue): High beam

    Be aware that the bulbs sit quite deep in the cluster. Using a suitable sized shrink tube or similar to slip over them for removal could prevent breakage.

    If you want to also do the speedo and tach lights, you need a number of 194 base LEDs. Warm white if you want to stay original, or blue (for instance) if you want something more modern.
     
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    Excellent thank you I see what I can find in UK.

    Cheers
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    Will do.
     
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    Hi
    I got some led idiot warning bulbs off eBay. Www.vaperetailer.co.uk. You can see the invoice so you know what to search for. They were a little loose in the bulb 16088219937078181627193999748982.jpg holder but a gentle squeeze with a pair of pliers and they fitted ok. They are brighter. I didn't fit the indicator bulbs so you have something to compare against. 20201224_142928.jpg
     
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    Yes the oil pressure switch went on mine too . Great choice Sir !
     
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    Hi. I bought mine off eBay the shop is at the website supplied who also sells vaping stuff as well. What you need is T5 5mm led bulbs. I found some similar at this link. Hope it helps.

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182963246885

    Terry
     
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    Welcome to the family. Great bike and fantastic picture. Thanks for sharing.
    Joe.
     
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    Sounds like the bulb the bulbs are easy to get, Try Halfords , Great choice of bike, I love mine. Although I still say another gear would make it better.
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