Light bulbs???

[LTZ400ryder]

Hi I just purchased a 2003 LTZ400 and the tailight is burned out do i need to use the bulb listed which is a 12V 21/5W or can I use an 1157 that is real close to same wattage???

Thanx for the help.

[jonboy]

If all the specs match up then it should be ok.