Lighting!!

[Gunner2]

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. 

[Kep]

I used the blue bulbs in mine..seem to be the most vivid for my eyes. Here is the link : http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,34551.0.html this is from a post that shows the indicator lamp upgrade , did this one too : http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,35394.0.html

[salty1]

I used the blue bulbs in mine..seem to be the most vivid for my eyes. Here is the link : http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,34551.0.html this is from a post that shows the indicator lamp upgrade , did this one too : http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,35394.0.html

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. 

[Kep]

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 .

[Paladin528]

What about doing the same thing on an Interstate?

[Patrick]

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]

[Joe Hummer]

Here is a post I responded to with what I done...

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,79604.0.html

Joe

[Mtn Valk]

Gunner2 also asked: "Can I even get inside those things?" (the tach & speedo)

[Patrick]

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.

[Mtn Valk]

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!

[Patrick]

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].

[salty1]

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! 

[Patrick]

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.

[cogsman]

So here is the blue bulb spoken of above:

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/194-led-bulb-1-smd-led-miniature-wedge-retrofit-car/204/908/#/tab/Specifications

At the current Canadian-US exchange, this is going to cost me over $30 CAD to get these bulbs!

I went onto eBay and amazon, and I am seeing a lot of very reasonably priced 194 LED Blue bulbs, but they seem to be a different spec... 6 SMD vs 1 SMD (whatever the heck that means anyway), and they tend to be T10 instead of T3-1/4 as specified in the link above...

Here is an example of blue 10 pack for $7 CAD shipped... but would they work? :

http://www.amazon.ca/Blue-5-SMD-5050-Wedge-Light/dp/B00GYW3JRO/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1446860167&sr=1-3&keywords=194+led+blue

[fordmano]

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

[Patrick]

Can't help with those LEDs. But, if ones are found to work, then I would think heat wouldn't be an issue.