2007 rear indicator bulbs

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2007 rear indicator bulbs

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Can anyone tell me if 581 BAU15 is the correct bulb for the above? Cheers
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Has your bike got clear (white) or coloured (yellow) tail light indicator lens.

This will determine whether or not it needs a clear bulb or a coloured (yellow) bulb.

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From what I can see, 581 is the correct bulb.

Looks like BAU15 is offset pins with a 15mm diameter.

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They are clear, David
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Looks like you need a BAU15S PY21W 581, https://xenons4u.co.uk/bau15s-py21w-581 ... bulbs.html

MAX BMW Part # 63 21 7 160 791

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OEM part numbers:
BMW and Mini: 63217160791

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Part numbers: BAU15S, PY21W, 581

Compatible cars:
K26 (R 900 RT, R 1200 RT)   (11/2003 — 06/2014)
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Cheers David. Got them from Europarts this morning. :thumb:
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For future reference, which ones did you end up with, https://www.eurocarparts.com/search/581%20BAU15
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I went with Osram Ultra Life 581 12V PY21W Amber Bulb - Twin Pack. £3.79
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Doctor T wrote: Fri Jan 13, 2023 1:48 pmI went with Osram Ultra Life 581 12V PY21W Amber Bulb - Twin Pack. £3.79
https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/osram-ul ... -48177516U
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