|
Fireman973
|
 |
« on: September 17, 2018, 05:07:39 PM » |
|
Can anyone tell me an easy way to replace the tach bulbs without removing the fairing ?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Ricky-D
|
|
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2018, 07:11:30 AM » |
|
You can remove the windshield and then unscrew the bolts at the top of the fairing, the ones that hold the fairing to the frame, and the fairing is then free to rotate down on the pivots which are also the turn signal brackets..
***
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
2000_Valkyrie_Interstate
|
|
|
|
Fireman973
|
|
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2018, 11:44:11 AM » |
|
You can remove the windshield and then unscrew the bolts at the top of the fairing, the ones that hold the fairing to the frame, and the fairing is then free to rotate down on the pivots which are also the turn signal brackets..
***
Thank you sir I'll give that a look ! |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Paladin528
|
|
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2018, 10:53:48 AM » |
|
You can remove the windshield and then unscrew the bolts at the top of the fairing, the ones that hold the fairing to the frame, and the fairing is then free to rotate down on the pivots which are also the turn signal brackets..
***
I did not know you could do that. Thanks I just had the cursed fairing off 2 days ago had I known that it would have been easier |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Forge
|
|
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2018, 12:37:30 PM » |
|
I also had no idea it rotated down. Thanks for that tidbit!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
gordonv
Member
Posts: 5760
VRCC # 31419
Richmond BC
|
|
« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2018, 01:27:00 PM » |
|
It doesn't rotate too far, just clears so you can see inside easier, and get access to items inside.
Unless mine has a hang up?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
1999 Black with custom paint IS   |
|
|
|
Fireman973
|
|
« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2018, 01:54:22 PM » |
|
So of course the speaker pod screws are simply spinning without coming out and I'm skeered to get western with it  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
gordonv
Member
Posts: 5760
VRCC # 31419
Richmond BC
|
|
« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2018, 04:38:27 PM » |
|
Use a putty knife, as you turn the screws, pry gently and they will come out of the outer fairing.
Then you need to use pliers, gently grip the insert and unscrew the screw. Do a search, but you glue the insert back in, apply a little anti-size on the screw thread, and lightly screw in.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
1999 Black with custom paint IS |
|
|
|
Fireman973
|
|
« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2018, 04:38:03 AM » |
|
Use a putty knife, as you turn the screws, pry gently and they will come out of the outer fairing.
Then you need to use pliers, gently grip the insert and unscrew the screw. Do a search, but you glue the insert back in, apply a little anti-size on the screw thread, and lightly screw in.
Thx Gordon once the weather cooperates I'll get my courage up. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Fireman973
|
|
« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2018, 03:04:51 PM » |
|
Well I got the pods off.... got the windshield off ….but I'll be darned if I could find how to swing the fairing down  So I buttoned it all back and went for a ride. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
ridingron
|
|
« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2018, 05:52:32 PM » |
|
Your priorities are right! Do you really need a tach?  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Fireman973
|
|
« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2018, 08:26:43 PM » |
|
Your priorities are right! Do you really need a tach? So I did do one thing right today ! |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
SCain
|
|
« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2018, 07:30:23 AM » |
|
I just replaced all four bulbs in my dash the other day, I've never known the fairing to rotate down, its very easy to remove the fairing and let it rest on the front fender (on a towel of course), remove the rubber caps and turn the socket holder and the little bulb and holder come out. I put in red LED replacement bulbs from Superbright LED's, now everything is red, only shows at night. Make sure to check the new bulbs come on before putting the fairing back on, its easy to twist the socket holder too far and lose the connection to the bulb.
This whole process only took about an hour, Also changed out the H4 bulbs to LED while the fairing was off.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Steve  |
|
|
|
Fireman973
|
|
« Reply #13 on: October 12, 2018, 11:32:56 AM » |
|
It must be an age thing but I'm not seeing the bolts that hold the fairing on. How about part fiche numbers ? TIA
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
SCain
|
|
« Reply #14 on: October 12, 2018, 12:48:16 PM » |
|
Once you remove the windshield, there are two brass Phillips head screws, you also have two that have to be removed from the dash, one on each side (these are the same as the speaker panels), there are two 10mm nuts in the lower section of the speaker panel area that face back towards the tank, remove all those and it should pull forward, cover the fender and rest it right there.
Number 22 on the Fairing Diagram, # 13 on the Turn Signal Diagram.
|
|
|
|
« Last Edit: October 12, 2018, 01:05:02 PM by SCain »
|
Logged
|
Steve |
|
|
CleoBen
Member
Posts: 60
2000 Interstate
Lewisburg. Ohio
|
|
« Reply #15 on: October 21, 2018, 08:48:16 AM » |
|
I removed the speaker covers and had fair access to the guage lights without too much contortion. Same risk of spinning brass fittings as above. Replaced the OEM bulbs with blue LEDs from SuperBright LEDs. Make sure to check the new bulbs come on before putting the fairing back on, its easy to twist the socket holder too far and lose the connection to the bulb. Also remember that LEDs require directional current, so if any don't light, rotate the bulb 180 degrees in the receptacle and try again. CB |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Fireman973
|
|
« Reply #16 on: October 22, 2018, 03:46:44 AM » |
|
CleoBen
Curious did you remove the fairing or were you able to reach in and change the bulbs? I can reach in but am unable to feel or see the bulb holders once the speaker pods are off. I should get a small mirror next time the speaker pods are off and see if I can locate the sockets.
|
|
|
|
« Last Edit: October 22, 2018, 03:49:53 AM by Fireman973 »
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Ricky-D
|
|
« Reply #17 on: October 23, 2018, 08:32:56 AM » |
|
CleoBen
Curious did you remove the fairing or were you able to reach in and change the bulbs? I can reach in but am unable to feel or see the bulb holders once the speaker pods are off. I should get a small mirror next time the speaker pods are off and see if I can locate the sockets.
You would find that a few of the bulbs are pressing right into the circuit board and cannot be revealed without removing the complete assembly. *** |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
2000_Valkyrie_Interstate
|
|
|
|
Fireman973
|
|
« Reply #18 on: October 27, 2018, 08:35:07 AM » |
|
Success !!! Replaced all four dash bulbs this morning. The nuts by the turn signals were the ones that kept me from gaining access. To all of you who responded a HUGE thank you every piece of advise helped this non mechanical old timer. Now back to what a Valk was meant for ….. RIDING  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
CleoBen
Member
Posts: 60
2000 Interstate
Lewisburg. Ohio
|
|
« Reply #19 on: October 27, 2018, 10:44:40 AM » |
|
CleoBen
Curious did you remove the fairing or were you able to reach in and change the bulbs? I can reach in but am unable to feel or see the bulb holders once the speaker pods are off. I should get a small mirror next time the speaker pods are off and see if I can locate the sockets.
I did not remove the entire fairing. I removed the two speaker covers and the meter panel screws using the diagram in the manual (Page 19-7) as a guide. The meter panel screws are covered by the speaker covers. I didn't disconnect all the wiring harnesses from the panel, just pulled it away from the fairing. Success !!! Replaced all four dash bulbs this morning. The nuts by the turn signals were the ones that kept me from gaining access. To all of you who responded a HUGE thank you every piece of advise helped this non mechanical old timer. Now back to what a Valk was meant for ….. RIDING What bulbs did you use for replacements? I used some LEDs from SuperBrightLEDs, but they're not much brighter than the stock I removed. CB |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Fireman973
|
|
« Reply #20 on: October 27, 2018, 12:07:27 PM » |
|
CleoBen
Curious did you remove the fairing or were you able to reach in and change the bulbs? I can reach in but am unable to feel or see the bulb holders once the speaker pods are off. I should get a small mirror next time the speaker pods are off and see if I can locate the sockets.
I did not remove the entire fairing. I removed the two speaker covers and the meter panel screws using the diagram in the manual (Page 19-7) as a guide. The meter panel screws are covered by the speaker covers. I didn't disconnect all the wiring harnesses from the panel, just pulled it away from the fairing. Success !!! Replaced all four dash bulbs this morning. The nuts by the turn signals were the ones that kept me from gaining access. To all of you who responded a HUGE thank you every piece of advise helped this non mechanical old timer. Now back to what a Valk was meant for ….. RIDING What bulbs did you use for replacements? I used some LEDs from SuperBrightLEDs, but they're not much brighter than the stock I removed. CB I went back with stock bulbs … It's just the way I roll...I thought about putting in new headlight bulbs  But I will be ordering new inserts and screws and that's when I'll replace the headlight bulbs. |
|
|
|
« Last Edit: October 27, 2018, 03:23:09 PM by Fireman973 »
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
