Topic: Dash Lights (Read 38099 times)

GOMO · « **on:** August 28, 2009, 01:12:06 PM »

Is it safe to assume I need to remove the fairing to get inside to change an instrument light (voltmeter)? Also would anyone by chance have the part # for the bulb.

Thanks

DICKW · « **Reply #1 on:** August 28, 2009, 01:14:45 PM »

Yes that is a safe assumption.

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #2 on:** August 28, 2009, 01:15:41 PM »

Quote from: GOMO on August 28, 2009, 01:12:06 PM

Is it safe to assume I need to remove the fairing to get inside to change an instrument light (voltmeter)? Also would anyone by chance have the part # for the bulb.

Thanks

Yes , it's really not that hard. have you ever taken a fairing off before? remember to leave the center top screw part way in until you take all other screws out. Just a tip

Marty

brhulen · « **Reply #3 on:** August 29, 2009, 01:44:33 AM »

As long as you're going to replace one, replace all of them with LED. I just did that and it is well worth it. The gauges are much brighter and I no longer have to squint to see them. They are about the same intensity as the tachometer and speedometer now. Chances are you'll never have to replace them again. Just my two pennies worth!

Cvostu · « **Reply #4 on:** August 29, 2009, 09:06:40 AM »

I did have one go bad on me last week.. Had some spares and replaced it in no time at all. That fairing comes off fast these days once you get the hang of it and a magnetic driver.

artcarp121 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 29, 2009, 10:28:01 PM »

Another 2 pennies here. Cover your passing / auxiliary lights with a pair of socks when pulling the outer fairing off. Pull them right over the lights, they can't fall off like a rag could. This could save expensive paint repairs and gives the fairing something soft to rest against while you're unplugging and plugging in the headlight.

Mr D · « **Reply #6 on:** August 29, 2009, 11:30:08 PM »

Quote from: brhulen on August 29, 2009, 01:44:33 AM

As long as you're going to replace one, replace all of them with LED. I just did that and it is well worth it. The gauges are much brighter and I no longer have to squint to see them. They are about the same intensity as the tachometer and speedometer now. Chances are you'll never have to replace them again. Just my two pennies worth!

Where did you purchase and which led's did you use ?

brhulen · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2009, 05:25:30 AM »

Quote from: Mr D on August 29, 2009, 11:30:08 PM

Where did you purchase and which led's did you use ?

www.superbrightleds.com/mini-wedge.html I used the WLEDx5 in red. Go ahead an buy an extra one just in case!

brhulen · « **Reply #8 on:** August 30, 2009, 05:28:49 AM »

Quote from: brhulen on August 30, 2009, 05:25:30 AM

www.superbrightleds.com/mini-wedge.html I used the WLEDx5 in red. Go ahead an buy an extra one just in case!

After viewing the post, decided to add: When you access the site, do a search for WLEDx5 and it will open another page with pictures and specs. The bulbs appear to be white, but illuminate as red. Also available in other colors if you're so inclined.

Cvostu · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2009, 09:27:15 AM »

The Superbrite WLED-RH5 is even a brighter LED. I bought those and they look great. I did have to replace one tho. Buy
extras.

Mr D · « **Reply #10 on:** August 30, 2009, 09:37:37 AM »

Quote from: cvostu on August 30, 2009, 09:27:15 AM

The Superbrir WlED-RH5 is eVen a brighter lED. I bought those and the look great. I did have to replace one tho. Buy
extras.

Do the Super 's have less illumination time vs. the standards ?

Cvostu · « **Reply #11 on:** August 30, 2009, 01:43:39 PM »

not sure, I know that one of the ones i installed died pretty quick.. Didn't go all they out, just dimmed. I did have a spare and it seems fine right now.. Time will tell I suppose.

Bubba · « **Reply #12 on:** August 30, 2009, 05:44:34 PM »

Could someone that has replaced their gauges with LED's could you please take pictures of the dash light at night for us / me.
I am thinking of doing this but I think that the Superbrite WLED-RHP5 might be too bright, but I like the ideal of being able to
see the gauges. I just don't want it to be distracting at night,,

so just wondering of which one to order, the WLED -x5 or the WLED -RHP5.

Cvostu · « **Reply #13 on:** August 30, 2009, 10:12:29 PM »

the wled-5rhp are not "too" bright at all... they really match up better to the speedo and the tack better than the others,,,,, not distracting at all..

Cvostu · « **Reply #14 on:** August 30, 2009, 10:35:51 PM »

this picture was taken in my garage with the lights out... It does match perfectly and makes all the gauges easy to read at night.

Cvostu · « **Reply #15 on:** August 30, 2009, 10:40:05 PM »

one more.

GOMO · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2009, 09:25:49 AM »

Thanks ALL for the info, I am also looking int othe LED's as an option.

05Ultra · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2009, 07:57:37 PM »

Mine, with no flash...

bbrown · « **Reply #18 on:** September 01, 2009, 01:24:26 PM »

Quote from: brhulen on August 30, 2009, 05:25:30 AM

www.superbrightleds.com/mini-wedge.html I used the WLEDx5 in red. Go ahead an buy an extra one just in case!

Are these hot?? any long term issues with the heat and the sockets??

Cvostu · « **Reply #19 on:** September 01, 2009, 03:58:37 PM »

NONE i KNOW OF.. I THINK THE AMP DRAW IS THE SAME... LIKE 24A

Bubba · « **Reply #20 on:** September 12, 2009, 08:59:10 PM »

Well just got my LED's in today and I just could not wait to replace the old bulb's because they SUCK!
I took some before and after shots hopes this helps someone if their considering doing this..
Picture was taken in the garage with no over head light on (Dark) just the ignition on and no flash on camera.

This is BEFORE. Stock Bulb's.

Bubba · « **Reply #21 on:** September 12, 2009, 09:00:24 PM »

1/2 way their.. you can really notice the difference.

Bubba · « **Reply #22 on:** September 12, 2009, 09:02:28 PM »

All back together and I think it made a HUGE DIFFERENCE!

Cvostu · « **Reply #23 on:** September 12, 2009, 09:17:39 PM »

i told ya... they really make a difference...

Bubba · « **Reply #24 on:** September 12, 2009, 09:33:26 PM »

Quote from: cvostu on September 12, 2009, 09:17:39 PM

i told ya... they really make a difference...

Your right, Nooooooo PROBLEM seeing my gauges now...

bbrown · « **Reply #25 on:** September 12, 2009, 10:08:24 PM »

Wow that is a big difference. Are you sure there is not heat issues>>

Bubba · « **Reply #26 on:** September 12, 2009, 10:13:06 PM »

Quote from: bbrown on September 12, 2009, 10:08:24 PM

Wow that is a big difference. Are you sure there is not heat issues>>

Their LED's you can hold them in your hand "NO HEAT" just light.

Bubba · « **Reply #27 on:** September 12, 2009, 10:28:16 PM »

Quote from: bbrown on September 12, 2009, 10:08:24 PM

Wow that is a big difference. Are you sure there is not heat issues>>

You can see that the LED's will draw less power (Amps) than the stock blubs and as you can see the LED's give off LIGHT.

What I used WLED-RHP5 stats on the top and the stock blub stats are on the bottom.

hard10 · « **Reply #28 on:** September 12, 2009, 10:31:43 PM »

Quote from: bubba on September 12, 2009, 09:33:26 PM

Your right now I can see my gauges now nooooooo PROBLEM...

Which part number did you order?

(and how long did they take to be delivered?

... MV09 is right around the corner

)

hard10 · « **Reply #29 on:** September 12, 2009, 10:34:03 PM »

Did you not do the speedo & tach?

Banana man · « **Reply #30 on:** September 12, 2009, 10:34:52 PM »

Quote from: bubba on September 12, 2009, 09:33:26 PM

Your right now I can see my gauges now nooooooo PROBLEM...

SWEET LIGHTS. Glad I told you to get me some to. Will be glad
when I get mine in.

Mark

Fired00d · « **Reply #31 on:** September 12, 2009, 10:38:11 PM »

Quote from: hard10 on September 12, 2009, 10:34:03 PM

Did you not do the speedo & tach?

If I remember correctly they are not end user replaceable.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Bubba · « **Reply #32 on:** September 12, 2009, 10:39:48 PM »

Quote from: hard10 on September 12, 2009, 10:31:43 PM

Which part number did you order?

WLED -RHP5

(and how long did they take to be delivered? ... MV09 is right around the corner )

3 Days From St Louis
I chose the cheep fright but you can have them overnight if you want to pay the extra.

Bubba · « **Reply #33 on:** September 12, 2009, 10:41:03 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on September 12, 2009, 10:38:11 PM

If I remember correctly they are not end user replaceable.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Gary your right on the speedo and tach I did not mess with them.

hard10 · « **Reply #34 on:** September 12, 2009, 10:43:44 PM »

Quote from: brhulen on August 30, 2009, 05:25:30 AM

www.superbrightleds.com/mini-wedge.html I used the WLEDx5 in red. Go ahead an buy an extra one just in case!

This the place?

Bubba · « **Reply #35 on:** September 12, 2009, 10:54:38 PM »

Quote from: hard10 on September 12, 2009, 10:43:44 PM

This the place?

AJ thats correct.

WLED-RHP5

http://www.superbrightleds.com/specs/bulb_specsHP360.htm

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?product=CAR#WLED-xHP5

hard10 · « **Reply #36 on:** September 12, 2009, 11:04:15 PM »

Quote from: bubba on September 12, 2009, 10:54:38 PM

AJ thats correct.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?product=CAR#WLED-xHP5

You would think that after 36K miles and 2½ years I'd stop adding and changing stuff.

DICKW · « **Reply #37 on:** September 13, 2009, 05:37:07 AM »

Quote from: hard10 on September 12, 2009, 10:34:03 PM

Did you not do the speedo & tach?

I believe these are sealed units and bulb replacement isn't possible.

Bubba · « **Reply #38 on:** September 13, 2009, 07:35:52 AM »

Quote from: DICKW on September 13, 2009, 05:37:07 AM

I believe these are sealed units and bulb replacement isn't possible.

That would be correct....

As far as I could see the units were sealed and just the connector to the unit would come off.
No external light to replace like in the gauges.

smkymtnboy · « **Reply #39 on:** September 22, 2009, 01:31:23 PM »

this has some great info. thanks for sharing guys!

hard10 · « **Reply #40 on:** September 22, 2009, 07:24:21 PM »

I forgot to post that I installed these last night. WOW. What a difference. It was a chore to get my chubby fingers in there but I managed and well worth the upgrade.

49445CVO · « **Reply #41 on:** September 23, 2009, 09:52:21 AM »

Ok I see that it looks like there are two different bulbs listed here:

WLED-RHP5

WLED-X5

Is there a difference? Anyone used a different color other than red? Just wondering if the gauges its self is red...and if you changed colors was it the color your chose or was it a combination color...

Thanks,

Topper

bbrown · « **Reply #42 on:** September 23, 2009, 01:28:31 PM »

Quote from: 49445CVO on September 23, 2009, 09:52:21 AM

Ok I see that it looks like there are two different bulbs listed here:

WLED-RHP5

WLED-X5

Is there a difference? Anyone used a different color other than red? Just wondering if the gauges its self is red...and if you changed colors was it the color your chose or was it a combination color...

Thanks,

Topper

Good question I would like to know th answer to that too

05Ultra · « **Reply #43 on:** September 23, 2009, 04:30:28 PM »

The WLED-RHP5 is brighter (?) then the WLED-x5. I have the x5 and its just right for me. Any brighter and it would be annoying at nite. And would be brighter then the speedo and tack.

JMO

Cvostu · « **Reply #44 on:** September 23, 2009, 05:29:01 PM »

wled-rhp5 are the ones to get,, they match perfectly and make a huge difference with the smaller gauges. the speedo and tach bulbs do not need to be changed out. I promise you guys will all love 'em.

brhulen · « **Reply #45 on:** September 23, 2009, 06:20:08 PM »

Quote from: 49445CVO on September 23, 2009, 09:52:21 AM

Ok I see that it looks like there are two different bulbs listed here:

WLED-RHP5

WLED-X5

Is there a difference? Anyone used a different color other than red? Just wondering if the gauges its self is red...and if you changed colors was it the color your chose or was it a combination color...

Thanks,

Topper

Hey there Topper,

Glad they worked out for you. I was and am very satisfied with mine. According to the website they are offered in several different colors. But any color other than red will not match the speedometer and tachometer. Of course if you were really patriotic you could run red, white & blue

Brett

Trey767 · « **Reply #46 on:** September 23, 2009, 08:52:29 PM »

I did mine yesterday, big difference.

49445CVO · « **Reply #47 on:** September 24, 2009, 06:40:46 AM »

Ok anyone tried to put in a blue tinted light....If so would the gauge show up blue or would it be a differnt color like Red + blue =

mjb765 · « **Reply #48 on:** September 24, 2009, 01:36:56 PM »

Quote from: Trey767 on September 23, 2009, 08:52:29 PM

I did mine yesterday, big difference.

And you used the WLED-RHP5's to do it?

Bubba · « **Reply #49 on:** September 24, 2009, 06:44:18 PM »

Quote from: 49445CVO on September 24, 2009, 06:40:46 AM

Ok anyone tried to put in a blue tinted light....If so would the gauge show up blue or would it be a differnt color like Red + blue =

The stock bulbs that you replace are a clear bulb with a red condom over it making the light red in color..
So if you put in the BLUE led's the out come would be BLUE. However the Speedo and Tach are RED and you can't change them or at least
I could not see how to change them as they are sealed units. NOT END USER FRINDLY.
I guess you could
WHITE RED RED BLUE
WHITE BLUE

49445CVO · « **Reply #50 on:** September 24, 2009, 11:39:08 PM »

Quote from: bubba on September 24, 2009, 06:44:18 PM

The stock bulbs that you replace are a clear bulb with a red condom over it making the light red in color..
So if you put in the BLUE led's the out come would be BLUE. However the Speedo and Tach are RED and you can't change them or at least
I could not see how to change them as they are sealed units. NOT END USER FRINDLY.
I guess you could
WHITE RED RED BLUE
WHITE BLUE

So basically I would order the bulb as a clear no tint bulb and place the red condom back over the bulb or should I just order the bulb in red?

Cvostu · « **Reply #51 on:** September 25, 2009, 12:20:37 AM »

get the bulb in red,,, its really easy.

bbrown · « **Reply #52 on:** September 25, 2009, 01:23:56 PM »

Wow I did this in less than an hour and it is a huge improvement

brhulen · « **Reply #53 on:** September 25, 2009, 01:57:46 PM »

Quote from: 49445CVO on September 24, 2009, 11:39:08 PM

So basically I would order the bulb as a clear no tint bulb and place the red condom back over the bulb or should I just order the bulb in red?

The red condom will not fit the LED bulb, it is entirely different. Take a look at the picture of the bulb on their website. Buy the red bulbs! Also with my big paws I had a little trouble reaching in to grab the bulb. What I wound up using was a pair of forceps, but a pair of needlenose pliers would work fine as well. One other tip, before you plug the replacement bulb back into the dash, turn your key on to see if it illuminates. You never know when you'll get a bad one. I did this for each bulb. Get'em, you won't be sorry!

Brett

bbrown · « **Reply #54 on:** September 25, 2009, 04:08:56 PM »

Order RED

mjb765 · « **Reply #55 on:** September 26, 2009, 09:25:31 PM »

I know I have a SESG, but I thought things would be the same in the gauge light department as all of you guys, but I just took a pic in the garage with no lights on and no flash and it seems that mine look as bright when stock as the pics I have seen here after the bulb replacement. Maybe something changed on the 09/10's?

Mr D · « **Reply #56 on:** September 26, 2009, 11:08:31 PM »

Quote from: mjb765 on September 26, 2009, 09:25:31 PM

I know I have a SESG, but I thought things would be the same in the gauge light department as all of you guys, but I just took a pic in the garage with no lights on and no flash and it seems that mine look as bright when stock as the pics I have seen here after the bulb replacement. Maybe something changed on the 09/10's?

The 4 small gauges are back lit like the speedo and tach.

mjb765 · « **Reply #57 on:** September 27, 2009, 07:43:23 AM »

1 less thing for me to do

49445CVO · « **Reply #58 on:** September 27, 2009, 11:33:18 PM »

Quote from: brhulen on September 25, 2009, 01:57:46 PM

The red condom will not fit the LED bulb, it is entirely different. Take a look at the picture of the bulb on their website. Buy the red bulbs! Also with my big paws I had a little trouble reaching in to grab the bulb. What I wound up using was a pair of forceps, but a pair of needlenose pliers would work fine as well. One other tip, before you plug the replacement bulb back into the dash, turn your key on to see if it illuminates. You never know when you'll get a bad one. I did this for each bulb. Get'em, you won't be sorry!

Brett

Great Thank You

Topper

JZ3 · « **Reply #59 on:** September 28, 2009, 04:22:12 PM »

If the speed/tach are sealed units there is a vendor who can change the color. Bluegauges.com did my VROD gauges 5years ago. They crack open the cases, install the new LED's and then reseal them. Changed my stock red gauges to a great looking blue. I got great service and have had absolutely no problems since installed. Check out their website...FAQs will answer most questions.

bbrown · « **Reply #60 on:** October 03, 2009, 09:39:48 AM »

Quote from: mjb765 on September 26, 2009, 09:25:31 PM

I know I have a SESG, but I thought things would be the same in the gauge light department as all of you guys, but I just took a pic in the garage with no lights on and no flash and it seems that mine look as bright when stock as the pics I have seen here after the bulb replacement. Maybe something changed on the 09/10's?

Did you also change the lights for neutral etc?? Looks brighter in the photo

spydglide · « **Reply #61 on:** October 03, 2009, 10:45:00 AM »

The 'red' color won't kill your 'night-vision' as much as other colors.

spyder

spydglide · « **Reply #62 on:** October 03, 2009, 11:12:33 AM »

Question to you guys that have changed to the LED's: Without the 'heat' of the older type bulbs, do you have a problem now getting rid of the moisture build-up in the gauges?

spyder

05Ultra · « **Reply #63 on:** October 03, 2009, 01:39:22 PM »

I swapped out my bulbs for the LEDs right after I got my bike for just that reason. Fogging gauges. And it stopped it! Until recently when we got stuck in an all day rain storm comming back from Sturgis. Now the gas gauge fogs up in the cool mornings again. Been meaning to take the fairing off to seee if the bulb came loose or something. But for the last few years I haven't had any fogging at all.

Grizzly · « **Reply #64 on:** October 03, 2009, 07:14:55 PM »

These LED's look like a marvelous idea.

Just wondering if anyone with a '05 Teal SEEG has replaced the bulbs with green LED's?

If you could change out the speedo and tach to green, it might look really cool???

If someone has done this, please post a picture. Thanks!

Twolanerider · « **Reply #65 on:** October 03, 2009, 07:21:10 PM »

Quote from: Grizzly on October 03, 2009, 07:14:55 PM

Just wondering if anyone with a '05 Teal SEEG has replaced the bulbs with green LED's?

If you could change out the speedo and tach to green, it might look really cool???

Speedo and tach aren't separately replaced bulbs. Illumination sealed within the instruments. Green and red lights on your dash? Yuck

!

Fired00d · « **Reply #66 on:** October 03, 2009, 07:31:09 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on October 03, 2009, 07:21:10 PM

Speedo and tach aren't separately replaced bulbs. Illumination sealed within the instruments. Green and red lights on your dash? Yuck !

Don where is your since of adventure??.... Pimp'n ain't easy....

Harley-Davidson 3 ¹/₄" Color Speedo/Tach Gauges

Harley-Davidson 4" Color Speedo/Tach Gauges

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

spydglide · « **Reply #67 on:** October 03, 2009, 07:37:54 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on October 03, 2009, 07:31:09 PM

Don where is your since of adventure??.... Pimp'n ain't easy....

Harley-Davidson 3 ¹/₄" Color Speedo/Tach Gauges

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

There you go........they've got Blue-Green lights also. The Teal is happy

:huepfenlol2:Go for it Grizzly and post a good pic. Don't worry 'bout 2Ln., he's got a thing about Christmas

:santa3:har~ spyder

Fired00d · « **Reply #68 on:** October 03, 2009, 07:41:07 PM »

Quote from: spydglide on October 03, 2009, 07:37:54 PM

There you go........they've got Blue-Green lights also. The Teal is happy :huepfenlol2:Go for it Grizzly and post a good pic. Don't worry 'bout 2Ln., he's got a thing about Christmas :santa3:har~ spyder

Hehehehehehe.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Twolanerider · « **Reply #69 on:** October 03, 2009, 10:30:50 PM »

Quote from: spydglide on October 03, 2009, 07:37:54 PM

Don't worry 'bout 2Ln., he's got a thing about Christmas :santa3:har~ spyder

Damn F-ing right. Bah frakking humbug. Don't dig elves or fairies and not even real wild about ferries. To hell with all of them. Put a red nose on Dood and a little bushy white tail and pull a sleigh across the sky and I'm all over this crap though.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #70 on:** October 03, 2009, 10:31:22 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on October 03, 2009, 10:30:50 PM

Put a red nose on Dood and a little bushy white tail and pull a sleigh across the sky and I'm all over this crap though.

Oh yeah....

Fired00d · « **Reply #71 on:** October 03, 2009, 10:35:17 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on October 03, 2009, 10:30:50 PM

Damn F-ing right. Bah frakking humbug. Don't dig elves or fairies and not even real wild about ferries. To hell with all of them. Put a red nose on Dood and a little bushy white tail and pull a sleigh across the sky and I'm all over this crap though.

You are one sick Chithead!!!

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Twolanerider · « **Reply #72 on:** October 03, 2009, 10:37:02 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on October 03, 2009, 10:35:17 PM

You are one sick Chithead!!!

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Chithead^tm

spydglide · « **Reply #73 on:** October 03, 2009, 10:40:43 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on October 03, 2009, 10:37:02 PM

Chithead^tm

porthole · « **Reply #74 on:** October 04, 2009, 02:30:49 PM »

Quote from: spydglide on October 03, 2009, 11:12:33 AM

Question to you guys that have changed to the LED's: Without the 'heat' of the older type bulbs, do you have a problem now getting rid of the moisture build-up in the gauges? spyder

Guess I'll stick with the "icans', need the heat to keep the gauges dry

spydglide · « **Reply #75 on:** October 04, 2009, 02:41:06 PM »

Quote from: porthole on October 04, 2009, 02:30:49 PM

Guess I'll stick with the "icans', need the heat to keep the gauges dry

That's what I was worried about too Duane, but sounds like the posts above indicate that our 'heat' may be the problem. Hmmmmmmm? $:-\$ spyder

porthole · « **Reply #76 on:** October 04, 2009, 02:44:52 PM »

My gauges still have moisture in them...................................

And will have more - going out to wash the bike now.

spydglide · « **Reply #77 on:** October 04, 2009, 02:48:12 PM »

Quote from: porthole on October 04, 2009, 02:44:52 PM

My gauges still have moisture in them...................................

And will have more - going out to wash the bike now.

Already cleaned mine and just now planning another run up to that area this next week....didn't get to ride the twisties as much as you did.

har!

spyder

porthole · « **Reply #78 on:** October 04, 2009, 02:51:59 PM »

90% of the twisties we did were in TN and WV.

spydglide · « **Reply #79 on:** October 04, 2009, 02:56:55 PM »

Quote from: porthole on October 04, 2009, 02:51:59 PM

90% of the twisties we did were in TN and WV.

Some of those WV roads are 'E' ticket rides!

har! spyder

porthole · « **Reply #80 on:** October 04, 2009, 07:58:21 PM »

Quote from: spydglide on October 04, 2009, 02:56:55 PM

Some of those WV roads are 'E' ticket rides! har! spyder

Indeed they were. I'm telling ya, my arms and shoulders were sore for a day or two.

After I split up with Kathy & Brian I took some back roads off of Skyline drive towards DC. I found a couple of country roads that were relatively straight - but they mad up for with the ups and downs - whoo hoo

Chains · « **Reply #81 on:** December 25, 2009, 12:17:09 PM »

Quote from: bubba on September 12, 2009, 09:02:28 PM

All back together and I think it made a HUGE DIFFERENCE!

Looks great, just what these old eyes need thank you.

rayz1951 · « **Reply #82 on:** December 26, 2009, 01:53:38 PM »

Did you replace the tach. and speedo. lights too or just the smaller instrument lights?

Mr D · « **Reply #83 on:** December 26, 2009, 02:41:33 PM »

Quote from: rayz1951 on December 26, 2009, 01:53:38 PM

Did you replace the tach. and speedo. lights too or just the smaller instrument lights?

I believe the speedo and tach are sealed

dominio01 · « **Reply #84 on:** December 31, 2009, 01:20:43 PM »

Anyone add these to a 2010? I saw someone said the 2010's are brighter then earlier years but mine seem alittle on the dim side.

Cvostu · « **Reply #85 on:** January 01, 2010, 03:13:39 PM »

i have heard that the 10's have brighter gauges all around. I replaced the 4 smaller gauges with the Superbrites wled-rh5 bulbs and they match perfectly with the speedo and the tach. And the are also very bright and the gauges are really easy to read. You will love 'em.

SneakyPete · « **Reply #86 on:** January 01, 2010, 05:55:59 PM »

Just changed out stock bulbs with the LED's referenced here and they came out great! I bought five just in case one went bad and sure enough, I needed the spare, so if your ordering throw in an extra one or two as spares.

Mr D · « **Reply #87 on:** January 01, 2010, 06:01:14 PM »

Quote from: pete_4854 on January 01, 2010, 05:55:59 PM

Just changed out stock bulbs with the LED's referenced here and they came out great! I bought five just in case one went bad and sure enough, I needed the spare, so if your ordering throw in an extra one or two as spares.

Being light disbursement is greater, even though led, does that mean more frequent replacement?

spydglide · « **Reply #88 on:** January 01, 2010, 06:09:52 PM »

Quote from: cvostu on January 01, 2010, 03:13:39 PM

i have heard that the 10's have brighter gauges all around. I replaced the 4 smaller gauges with the Superbrites wled-rh5 bulbs and they match perfectly with the speedo and the tach. And the are also very bright and the gauges are really easy to read. You will love 'em.

Where do you find the Wled-rh5 bulbs listed on their website? Or maybe I copied the bulb # wrong.

spyder

SneakyPete · « **Reply #89 on:** January 01, 2010, 06:11:39 PM »

Quote from: Mr D on January 01, 2010, 06:01:14 PM

Being light disbursement is greater, even though led, does that mean more frequent replacement?

Not sure there is any relationship between one and the other. My dash lights are five years old and I can't see any reason why the LED's would not last just as long in this application. Only time will tell, the results are worth it and the expense is minimal.

SneakyPete · « **Reply #90 on:** January 01, 2010, 06:16:29 PM »

Quote from: spydglide on January 01, 2010, 06:09:52 PM

Where do you find the Wled-rh5 bulbs listed on their website? Or maybe I copied the bulb # wrong. spyder

Had the same problem finding them. You need to scroll down the selections to the WLED-__HP5. There is a drop down menu where you will see the "R" designation which refers to the color of the LED. Click on the RHP5 and you got it. The bulbs are $5.95 each, order 5 minimum.

Mr D · « **Reply #91 on:** January 01, 2010, 06:17:13 PM »

Quote from: pete_4854 on January 01, 2010, 06:11:39 PM

Not sure there is any relationship between one and the other. My dash lights are five years old and I can't see any reason why the LED's would not last just as long in this application. Only time will tell, the results are worth it and the expense is minimal.

how long have the led's been in place before the replacement was neede ? No doubt the greater back lighting is a huge improvement from the oem wedge bulb.

SneakyPete · « **Reply #92 on:** January 01, 2010, 06:22:31 PM »

Quote from: Mr D on January 01, 2010, 06:17:13 PM

how long have the led's been in place before the replacement was neede ? No doubt the greater back lighting is a huge improvement from the oem wedge bulb.

Just installed them today, the one that went bad, apparently was bad out of the box, never worked. I was able to fix it later by adjusting the prongs on the bulb where it plugs into the socket

Mr D · « **Reply #93 on:** January 01, 2010, 06:23:59 PM »

Thanks for the info Pete

spydglide · « **Reply #94 on:** January 01, 2010, 07:59:03 PM »

Quote from: Mr D on January 01, 2010, 06:23:59 PM

Thanks for the info Pete

I got them ordered. Thanks guys. Got to be an improvement for my tired ole eyes.

har. spyder

rheiner · « **Reply #95 on:** January 01, 2010, 11:29:27 PM »

I put the Wled-rh5 bulbs in my 09 & 10 CVO UCs late last summer and at first I didn't like them. They were much brighter than the speedo & tach but now I'm used to them. I like them despite all my night riding. One thing I learned: If you put them in with wrong polarity they don't work. Flip them upside down and it fixes the problem.

spydglide · « **Reply #96 on:** January 02, 2010, 12:16:32 AM »

Quote from: rheiner on January 01, 2010, 11:29:27 PM

I put the Wled-rh5 bulbs in my 09 & 10 CVO UCs late last summer and at first I didn't like them. They were much brighter than the speedo & tach but now I'm used to them. I like them despite all my night riding. One thing I learned: If you put them in with wrong polarity they don't work. Flip them upside down and it fixes the problem.

I was hearing that they 'matched' the brightness of the Speedo/Tach. Sorry to read this after I just pulled the trigger and order 2 sets.

aaaargh. spyder

Twolanerider · « **Reply #97 on:** January 02, 2010, 01:02:47 AM »

Quote from: spydglide on January 02, 2010, 12:16:32 AM

I was hearing that they 'matched' the brightness of the Speedo/Tach. Sorry to read this after I just pulled the trigger and order 2 sets. aaaargh. spyder

Don't worry yet Spyder. The 09 bikes look different than ours when I've seen them side by side at night lit up. You might be just fine (or mine might be showing a time induced variation

).

porthole · « **Reply #98 on:** January 02, 2010, 03:24:30 AM »

Or the good news is your both old enough that you may not remember in the morning anyway

spydglide · « **Reply #99 on:** January 02, 2010, 07:42:27 AM »

Quote from: porthole on January 02, 2010, 03:24:30 AM

Or the good news is your both old enough that you may not remember in the morning anyway

spyder

Twolanerider · « **Reply #100 on:** January 02, 2010, 11:16:32 AM »

Quote from: spydglide on January 02, 2010, 07:42:27 AM

spyder

That's ok Spyder, he won't remember he wrote that tomor..... uh, what were we talking about?

porthole · « **Reply #101 on:** January 02, 2010, 11:50:46 AM »

Who wrote what

Something happen here I missed?

spydglide · « **Reply #102 on:** January 02, 2010, 03:52:50 PM »

Quote from: porthole on January 02, 2010, 11:50:46 AM

Who wrote what

Something happen here I missed?

you don't miss 'nuttin'.

har.

spyder

SneakyPete · « **Reply #103 on:** January 02, 2010, 07:37:26 PM »

Quote from: spydglide on January 02, 2010, 12:16:32 AM

I was hearing that they 'matched' the brightness of the Speedo/Tach. Sorry to read this after I just pulled the trigger and order 2 sets. aaaargh. spyder

Spyder,

Don't worry they match, it's just that you are so used to the barely lit gauges that when they are finally lit properly it looks like they're brighter than the speedo/tach.

Btw, I thought the 09 and 10 models came with all sealed gauges, how could LEDs be installed???

spydglide · « **Reply #104 on:** January 02, 2010, 08:34:50 PM »

Quote from: pete_4854 on January 02, 2010, 07:37:26 PM

Spyder,

Don't worry they match, it's just that you are so used to the barely lit gauges that when they are finally lit properly it looks like they're brighter than the speedo/tach.

Btw, I thought the 09 and 10 models came with all sealed gauges, how could LEDs be installed???

Whew...

.....thanks Pete. I'm just a 'worry-wart'.

har! spyder

Cvostu · « **Reply #105 on:** January 02, 2010, 10:42:50 PM »

spyder- I have an 04 and they are perfect.. quit worrying.. you will be fine and they match great.

skippy · « **Reply #106 on:** January 09, 2010, 01:28:22 PM »

Anyone changed the bulbs on an 09 Serg

hdbrad03 · « **Reply #107 on:** January 09, 2010, 08:51:01 PM »

Yes I did.

Brad

Ed45 · « **Reply #108 on:** January 13, 2010, 03:45:57 PM »

Quote from: mjb765 on September 26, 2009, 09:25:31 PM

I know I have a SESG, but I thought things would be the same in the gauge light department as all of you guys, but I just took a pic in the garage with no lights on and no flash and it seems that mine look as bright when stock as the pics I have seen here after the bulb replacement. Maybe something changed on the 09/10's?

Since the fairing will be off for my speaker installation, its a perfect time to change to the red LED guage lights. Was the above question ever answered as to whethwer or not the 2010SEUC has the dim guage light problem? If so, is the consensus WLED-X5 or WLED-RHP5? Someone found the WLED-RHP5 too bright. Your help is needed and very much appreciated. Thanks, Ed

spydglide · « **Reply #109 on:** January 13, 2010, 06:51:59 PM »

Thanks guys! Installed the 5LED's and they are right on as a match....make the little gauges step up to the plate. I can see if I got oil pressure now when cranking in the dark garage. WoooHo0. Bummer that the Ricor Intimidators were the 'wrong size' in the mislabeled box or else I'd be able to give feedback in that thread. Dangit. What a hassle. But.....at least the bulbs worked out great. har.

spyder

Chains · « **Reply #110 on:** January 14, 2010, 09:07:29 AM »

Ordering mine today thanks everyone

bbrown · « **Reply #111 on:** January 14, 2010, 11:18:13 AM »

Quote from: chains on January 14, 2010, 09:07:29 AM

Ordering mine today thanks everyone

You will not be disappointed

Cvostu · « **Reply #112 on:** January 14, 2010, 12:41:25 PM »

SEE??? TOLD YA

spydglide · « **Reply #113 on:** January 14, 2010, 01:25:03 PM »

Quote from: cvostu on January 14, 2010, 12:41:25 PM

SEE??? TOLD YA

:2vrolijk_21:har!

spyder

rbaker · « **Reply #114 on:** January 15, 2010, 12:29:13 AM »

Quote from: Ed45 on January 13, 2010, 03:45:57 PM

Since the fairing will be off for my speaker installation, its a perfect time to change to the red LED guage lights. Was the above question ever answered as to whethwer or not the 2010SEUC has the dim guage light problem? If so, is the consensus WLED-X5 or WLED-RHP5? Someone found the WLED-RHP5 too bright. Your help is needed and very much appreciated. Thanks, Ed

Will let you know this Saturday when I put the oil temp gauge in. Richard

spydglide · « **Reply #115 on:** January 15, 2010, 07:15:45 AM »

Quote from: rbaker on January 15, 2010, 12:29:13 AM

Will let you know this Saturday when I put the oil temp gauge in. Richard

That oil temp gauge takes a different size bulb doesn't it? Wonder which LED would fit that would match the RHP5's?

spyder

HDDOCFL · « **Reply #116 on:** January 15, 2010, 08:56:09 AM »

Quote from: spydglide on January 15, 2010, 07:15:45 AM

That oil temp gauge takes a different size bulb doesn't it? Wonder which LED would fit that would match the RHP5's? spyder

Takes the same bulb, I just installed the oil temp gauge in my 09 SERG swaped the stock bulb with the one in the gauge and it still is hard to see and does not match at all. the gauge works fine but I would wait till moco comes out with a matching gauge before I bought another one, its not even close to the 09 serg backlite gauges, maybe annoying at night, but I hardley ever ride at night these days. Doc.

rbaker · « **Reply #117 on:** January 16, 2010, 11:59:04 PM »

Quote from: rbaker on January 15, 2010, 12:29:13 AM

Will let you know this Saturday when I put the oil temp gauge in. Richard

The new oil temp gauge will not allow the larger size LED to fit thru the small hole. The bulb is very dim compared to the rest of gauges.

will attach 5 pictures here.

rbaker · « **Reply #118 on:** January 16, 2010, 11:59:50 PM »

Quote from: rbaker on January 16, 2010, 11:59:04 PM

The new oil temp gauge will not allow the larger size LED to fit thru the small hole. The bulb is very dim compared to the rest of gauges.

will attach 5 pictures here.

rbaker · « **Reply #119 on:** January 17, 2010, 12:00:21 AM »

Quote from: rbaker on January 16, 2010, 11:59:50 PM

rbaker · « **Reply #120 on:** January 17, 2010, 12:00:44 AM »

Quote from: rbaker on January 17, 2010, 12:00:21 AM

bbrown · « **Reply #121 on:** January 17, 2010, 10:33:28 AM »

That is odd ... Is it on the 2010 or 2007

rbaker · « **Reply #122 on:** January 17, 2010, 11:00:51 AM »

Quote from: bbrown on January 17, 2010, 10:33:28 AM

That is odd ... Is it on the 2010 or 2007

2010,..... going to look at new oil temp gauge today to see if I can modify it to take LED. With the factory bulb in, and lit, it is
so dim it looks like the bulb is burnt out and getting light from the other gauges.

Will take pictures if I can fix it and post here.

HDDOCFL · « **Reply #123 on:** January 18, 2010, 09:05:50 AM »

My 09 serg looks the same as yours, thanks for the info on the led not fitting saved me some useless work. Doc.

CVORick · « **Reply #124 on:** February 19, 2010, 09:50:43 PM »

Installed the WLED-RHP5 in my CUSE4. Before and after pics attached. I like the difference. Can actually see my Oil Temp Gauge now.

CVORick · « **Reply #125 on:** February 19, 2010, 09:51:32 PM »

After LED install. Thanks too everyone who made this suggestion.

Cvostu · « **Reply #126 on:** February 19, 2010, 11:13:04 PM »

I didn't install the oil temp gauge. So that's how it looks even with the hid bulb? Nothing like the others. That would bug me if I did have the gauge put in.

CVORick · « **Reply #127 on:** February 20, 2010, 12:12:50 AM »

Yeah, the Oil Temp is not "back lit" like the other gauges. It is lit around the edges. If you look at the Oil temp Gauge with the Fairing removed the entire gauge housing glows bright red. The oil temp gauge housing is white opaque plastic. I still prefer it over the red condom bulb.

Cvostu · « **Reply #128 on:** February 20, 2010, 12:21:03 AM »

I'm sure it has to be somewhat better. I'm all well lit up now without the otg. I'm gonna leave it.

Mr D · « **Reply #129 on:** February 20, 2010, 11:13:48 AM »

Quote from: cvostu on February 19, 2010, 11:13:04 PM

I didn't install the oil temp gauge. So that's how it looks even with the hid bulb? Nothing like the others. That would bug me if I did have the gauge put in.

I second that

Joram · « **Reply #130 on:** May 11, 2010, 04:13:57 PM »

Ordered 5 of the WLED-RHP5.. Will see how it shows with the installation of the Oil Temp Gauge I just got from MoCo.. Pictures to come when I do the install.

bcomes · « **Reply #131 on:** June 06, 2010, 10:15:00 PM »

I recently installed these gauges in my 09. I'm told these are the 2010 gauges (even though they have a -09 part number).

67516-09 (Speedo)
67522-09 (Tach)
74707-09 (Oil Pressure)
74708-09 (Fuel)
74709-09 (Voltmeter)
74715-09 (Air Temp)

If anything, (stock - no bulbs changed out) the four "little ones" are brighter than the speedo and tach.

Any word yet on a matching oil temp gauge?

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