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« on: August 12, 2014, 06:49:24 AM » |
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Does anyone know what the brand and model is of the brighter instrument bulbs for a standard ? I remember seeing a great write up by a man from Manitoba that had tried a few different ones but can't find that thread by using search.
Any help would be appreciated...
Thanks
Lyle
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Patrick
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« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2014, 07:51:28 AM » |
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I posted the numbers [ along CP] not too long ago, within a couple weeks. I see if I can go get them again.
I know 158, 161, 194 are some that work but don't remember the CP. That'll be easy to look up though. 194 is the brightest [ highest candle power] of the 3, I remember that much.
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BF
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« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2014, 08:16:05 AM » |
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You want the cool white bulbs. This is the thread. http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,34551.0.htmlCool white in my guages.....  |
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« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2014, 08:47:20 AM » |
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« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2014, 08:49:08 AM » |
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OOPS I might have posted the same link as BF.
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« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2014, 10:50:26 AM » |
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Here's something you might want to think about. Brighter lights help some. But one thing they do is shift the actual time you can't see the instruments to a little earlier in the evening (later in the morning) when you still can't see them because the skylight reflecting off the instruments crystal matches the light from the bulb. I found putting a night switch on the instruments to shut them off until it's almost dark (evening) works a lot better to make the instruments visible. There's plenty of contrast then to see the needle and the numbers. I also have brighter bulbs, but it's not a complete answer. BONUS - your bulbs will last longer (if they are tungsten) See http://www.horseapple.com/Valkyrie/Tech_Tips/Instrument_Lights/instrument_lights.html |
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« Reply #7 on: August 12, 2014, 11:29:41 AM » |
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The original bulb was 3 W on my Valk, standard. I found same bulb in 5 W and it gave me exactly what i wanted  |
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Lyle Laun
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« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2014, 11:33:42 AM » |
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Thanks everyone ! Just the info I needed.
Much appreciated
Lyle
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« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2014, 08:33:57 AM » |
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« Reply #10 on: August 17, 2014, 04:57:11 AM » |
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I did the switch and the cool white LED's. Very happy with this change as I do a lot riding during the hours of the day when the speedo numbers can't be seen. Now I stay legal. My thanks to those members who came up with this upgrade. I did find the that the LED bulbs had to be trimmed and fine wire used to hold them place. Bread bag ties worked great.
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« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2014, 01:13:35 PM » |
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Just wanted to say thanks for this post. We changed out the OEM bulbs for the LED's last night, then had a ride home from Jim C's garage in the dark. WOW, what a difference. It is a lot easier to see the numbers. Thanks to Blackdog and Jim C for all their help.
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