Sergeant D
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So your bike has how many cylinders?
Universal City, TX
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« on: September 15, 2011, 08:33:15 AM » |
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Hey All,
I remember reading how the afterhours illumination on the speedometer and odometer basically stinks. Does/Has anyone found a cure? Is it as simple as changing the bulbs to a higher wattage? Just figured I pick some experienced brains. I ride a 97 Tourer.
Dan
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« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2011, 08:37:30 AM » |
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Sergeant D
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So your bike has how many cylinders?
Universal City, TX
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« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2011, 10:56:26 AM » |
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Thanks Redflash. Does anyone know off hand which bulbs are needed in the Speedometer/Odometer so I can pick them up on the way home?
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« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2011, 01:23:35 PM » |
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I ordered mine from Superbright LED's, came in a couple of days. http://www.superbrightleds.com/WLED-CW5, I think is what you want, or WLED-X5. |
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« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2011, 03:20:17 PM » |
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The LED's on ebay above are much more expensive than from Super Brights. I believe I paid around $9.00 including shipping for 2 bulbs where ebay is almost $9.00ea.
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Gear Jammer
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« Reply #6 on: September 15, 2011, 04:19:26 PM » |
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« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2011, 04:39:23 PM » |
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The LED's on ebay above are much more expensive than from Super Brights. I believe I paid around $9.00 including shipping for 2 bulbs where ebay is almost $9.00ea.
It's a little confusing .... Ebay ad says "This auction is for 10 pieces of T10 LED SUPER WHITE light bulbs (4 LED light bulbs per bulb)" for $8.83 ??? |
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Sergeant D
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So your bike has how many cylinders?
Universal City, TX
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« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2011, 08:08:25 AM » |
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Thanks everyone. I ordered the LED lights this morning for www.superbrightLEDs.com There is also a nice link going on about replkacing the Tach bulb with some great pics. It convinced me anyway. Looking forward to my next night ride. |
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"It's a friggen motorcycle, it's not supposed to be comfortable, quiet or safe. The windnoise is supposed to hurt your ears, the seat should be hard and riding it should make you crap your pants every now and then."
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Dag
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« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2011, 02:21:06 PM » |
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« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2011, 06:48:50 PM » |
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Russell Rice
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« Reply #11 on: September 16, 2011, 07:02:09 PM » |
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the L E D that stick out sideways can be tricky installing them into the spedo & tach. Be careful when installing them because you can break them.
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« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2011, 06:25:24 AM » |
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Thanks Dag !! Those pics are convincing  |
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« Reply #13 on: September 17, 2011, 04:05:03 PM » |
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The LED's on ebay above are much more expensive than from Super Brights. I believe I paid around $9.00 including shipping for 2 bulbs where ebay is almost $9.00ea.
I get from the description that there are 10 pieces for $17.72. That beats just about all prices I've seen. I'm up for a brighter dash. I changed out all my car lights to LEDs and couldn't be happier. |
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