Gunner2
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« on: November 04, 2015, 06:32:12 AM » |
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Since I can't seem to find what I'm searching for, I'll just start a new subject!  Are there a different bulbs I can put into my tachometer and speedometer housings? Can I even get inside those things? When I ride at night, I can't see how fast I'm going. 
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salty1
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« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2015, 08:27:49 AM » |
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I've done both of these mods and I'm quite pleased with the results. I used blue bulbs for the tach and speedo. The brighter turn indicator now makes it easy to remebered to cancel your turns. 
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« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2015, 09:59:20 AM » |
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If you do the indicator upgrade , I would suggest that you only do the turn signal and Neutral bulbs ...if you switch to a brighter High beam indicator , it's wayyy too bright , especailly if you have a windshield. Creates too much glare back at you .
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Paladin528
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« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2015, 10:49:48 AM » |
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What about doing the same thing on an Interstate?
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Patrick
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« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2015, 10:51:53 AM » |
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The original instrument [ tach/speedo] bulbs are about 2W [ can't remember the number, I think 159]. Replacements 158, 3.3W [ work good] 161, 2.7W 194, 3.8W 168, 4.9W [ get too hot]
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« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2015, 12:52:46 PM » |
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Mtn Valk
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« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2015, 06:58:11 AM » |
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Gunner2 also asked: "Can I even get inside those things?" (the tach & speedo)
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« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2015, 08:51:35 AM » |
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Gunner2 also asked: "Can I even get inside those things?" (the tach & speedo)
Really didn't think that needed to be answered. Its easy, just remove the cover and replace the bulbs. The reset knob needs to be removed on the speedo, allen wrench if I remember.
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« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2015, 10:07:28 AM » |
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Thanks for explaining that without losing it, as some do here.... (even though it would have done me a lot of good to "take a look" 1st!
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Patrick
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« Reply #10 on: November 05, 2015, 12:30:57 PM » |
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No problem. Hope it helps. If the speedo reset doesn't have an allen screw [ I think it is] then it could be a small screw [ JIS].
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salty1
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« Reply #11 on: November 05, 2015, 05:18:34 PM » |
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No problem. Hope it helps. If the speedo reset doesn't have an allen screw [ I think it is] then it could be a small screw [ JIS].
Mine was a small Phillips headed screw. Don't loose it! 
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« Reply #12 on: November 06, 2015, 03:28:46 AM » |
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No problem. Hope it helps. If the speedo reset doesn't have an allen screw [ I think it is] then it could be a small screw [ JIS].
Mine was a small Phillips headed screw. Don't loose it!  Is it a JIS phillips ? OK, good, its been a long time since I've had it off.
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« Reply #14 on: November 07, 2015, 01:58:06 AM » |
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Here is a thread that has a bit of info for the I/S dash-panel lights,,,,,,,, Well I chimed in there and you can see some of my pictures with how it looks with what i installed. http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,50996.0.html
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« Reply #15 on: November 07, 2015, 03:34:33 AM » |
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Can't help with those LEDs. But, if ones are found to work, then I would think heat wouldn't be an issue.
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