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Dash Lights
« 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.

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Re: Dash Lights
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2009, 01:14:45 PM »
Yes that is a safe assumption.
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Re: Dash Lights
« 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  :2vrolijk_21:

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« Last Edit: August 28, 2009, 01:17:14 PM by 110 Mofo »
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Re: Dash Lights
« 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!
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Re: Dash Lights
« 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. ;)
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Re: Dash Lights
« 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.
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Re: Dash Lights
« 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 ?
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Re: Dash Lights
« 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!
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Re: Dash Lights
« 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.
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Re: Dash Lights
« 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
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Re: Dash Lights
« 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
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Do the Super 's have less illumination time vs. the standards ?
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Re: Dash Lights
« 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.
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Re: Dash Lights
« 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.
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Re: Dash Lights
« 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..
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Re: Dash Lights
« 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.
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