especially if  it has  the smaller globe, like the original bulb.
2 watts more sounds fine.
what you really want are LED tail light bulbs..
I love mine.
a bright cherry red ...a definite improvement.

On 3/11/2014 12:37 PM, Larry Alofs wrote:
> Everybody should have this "problem".  Two more watts isn't going to melt
> anything.  Brighter = better.
>    Good upgrade, as far as it goes.
>
> Larry A.
>
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 3:16 PM, David Bjorkman <ddbjorkman@verizon.net>wrote:
>
>> I can't believe I am having a problem with this.  I tried to find a
>> replacement for the rear tail light (running, not brake/turn signal) in my
>> "87 Westy.  I went to the local FLAPS and NAPA and no one had the bulb.  I
>> thought this was going to be simple.  I ended up getting a couple of # 67
>> bulbs (in desperation) which are 7W bulbs, as opposed to the 5W which are
>> supposed to be in there.
>> Anyone else have this problem or a solution where I can find the correct
>> bulb.  Is it OK to use the # 67's?  I suppose I wouldn't mind a brighter
>> running light back there.
>>
>> Dave B.
>>