Speedo and Odo lights

[Sergeant D]

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

[redflash]

This might help you: http://www.theherd.com/articles/bulbs.html

[Sergeant D]

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?

[tank_post142]

194 , t10 wedge. one mounted in each gauge.
i replaced mine with led bulbs. they have one led facing up and one shining to each side for a total of 5. it helps alot!. like these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/10x-2825-168-W5W-WHITE-Wedge-Refractor-5-LED-Light-Bulb-/140594492189?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20bc15b31d

[Red Diamond]

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.

[blackvalk]

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.

[Gear Jammer]

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.

+1

[Sodbuster]

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   ???

[Sergeant D]

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. 

[Dag]

12V 1.7W (OEM)
34908-MB9-871


12V 5W
COOL BLUE


12V 1W LED
HPW5W-12W

[quexpress]

Another possibility!   

http://quexpress.atwebpages.com/bright.htm

[Russell Rice]

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.

[Sodbuster]

Thanks Dag !!  Those pics are convincing 

[Tim H]

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.