Topic: Replacement Gauge LED's (Read 23901 times)

CVOwner · « **on:** April 23, 2008, 12:03:54 PM »

I replaced the burnt out bulb in my fuel gauge with the LED's last night. I was unable to get my hand in to unplug the headlight. the bulb holder was just hanging out behind the gauge, it had popped out of the socket. Anyway, I see no difference, as a matter of fact, it may be less bright than the stock bulbs. Too damn dark for me, eyes not being what they once were. I need a fix.

CVOwner · « **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2008, 11:36:04 AM »

I'm guessing nobody else has had this problem. Maybe its just my eyes. But those gauges need to be brighter, I ordered higher watt replacement led's. Hopefully that will fix the problem. NOw for the fairing removal, should it have come forward more for me to be able to squeeze that plug or did I not remove all the screws?

hdbrad03 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 25, 2008, 12:37:23 PM »

I take my passing light brackets off before I remove the outer fairing. I know I'm anal but just easier and I don't risk damaging the fairing. I just replaced all 4 bulbs with RED bulbs from Advanced auto $1.98 per pair. They are brigter that the white bulbs with red boot covers. I'm satisfied with the brightness.

Brad

Fired00d · « **Reply #3 on:** April 25, 2008, 01:23:01 PM »

Quote from: CVOwner on April 25, 2008, 11:36:04 AM

I'm guessing nobody else has had this problem. Maybe its just my eyes. But those gauges need to be brighter, I ordered higher watt replacement led's. Hopefully that will fix the problem. NOw for the fairing removal, should it have come forward more for me to be able to squeeze that plug or did I not remove all the screws?

If you removed all the screws shown in the picture below you removed them all.

I've found if you have tension on the wires to the headlight it is harder because it's putting more pressure on the locking tabs on the plug. If you can get your hand in there w/a still a little slack on the wires and squeeze the plug to release the tabs on the plug it should come right off.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

CVOwner · « **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2008, 01:56:12 PM »

Quote from: hdbrad03 on April 25, 2008, 12:37:23 PM

I take my passing light brackets off before I remove the outer fairing. I know I'm anal but just easier and I don't risk damaging the fairing. I just replaced all 4 bulbs with RED bulbs from Advanced auto $1.98 per pair. They are brigter that the white bulbs with red boot covers. I'm satisfied with the brightness.

Brad

What wattage were the bulbs? I just put socks over the passiing lamps, it was fine.

grc · « **Reply #5 on:** April 25, 2008, 03:27:25 PM »

If my memory hasn't taken a complete and total dump, I believe the stock bulbs are 3.4 watts. There are red replacement bulbs available that are 5 watts, and although that doesn't sound like much, the higher output with the true red "condomless" bulb does make a visible difference. If we could find a 7 to 10 watt bulb that would fit, I think we would have a winner. So far I've had no luck trying to find such an animal.

Jerry

05Ultra · « **Reply #6 on:** May 07, 2008, 09:28:16 PM »

I just replaced all my dash bulbs with Super Bright's WLED-R5 wedge base bulbs. They are an exact color match for the tack and speedo, very bright and best of all they cured the dreaded gauge len fog up.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?product=CAR
The WLED's are at the bottom of the page.

CVOwner · « **Reply #7 on:** May 07, 2008, 10:49:02 PM »

Quote from: 05Ultra on May 07, 2008, 09:28:16 PM

I just replaced all my dash bulbs with Super Bright's WLED-R5 wedge base bulbs. They are an exact color match for the tack and speedo, very bright and best of all they cured the dreaded gauge len fog up.
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?product=CAR
The WLED's are at the bottom of the page.

I didnt see wled R5's, they have wedge bulbs. I guess you meant the wledr6

Twolanerider · « **Reply #8 on:** May 07, 2008, 10:51:08 PM »

Quote from: CVOwner on May 07, 2008, 10:49:02 PM

I didnt see wled R5's, they have wedge bulbs. I guess you meant the wledr6

Check once more. Very last item on the first product page.

CVOwner · « **Reply #9 on:** May 07, 2008, 11:34:44 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on May 07, 2008, 10:51:08 PM

Check once more. Very last item on the first product page.

I saw that last one but I didnt think it would fit in the gauge hole with those sticking out the side like that.

05Ultra · « **Reply #10 on:** May 07, 2008, 11:38:02 PM »

Quote from: CVOwner on May 07, 2008, 11:34:44 PM

I saw that last one but I didnt think it would fit in the gauge hole with those sticking out the side like that.

They fit just fine. And thats what lights up the sides of the gauge. A single LED wouldn't.

Boatman · « **Reply #11 on:** May 08, 2008, 09:38:16 AM »

Ordred 4, will install the next time the outer fairing is off.

CVOwner · « **Reply #12 on:** May 08, 2008, 07:56:25 PM »

Quote from: 05Ultra on May 07, 2008, 11:38:02 PM

They fit just fine. And thats what lights up the sides of the gauge. A single LED wouldn't.

Good enough for me, 4 on order, better make it 5, one always is no good. Thanks

erniezap · « **Reply #13 on:** June 09, 2008, 06:25:55 PM »

They look good, but don't fit the replacement Oil Tempurature gauge. HD, as usual, made it slightly different than the original gauges

05Ultra · « **Reply #14 on:** June 09, 2008, 06:32:04 PM »

Quote from: erniezap on June 09, 2008, 06:25:55 PM

They look good, but don't fit the replacement Oil Tempurature gauge. HD, as usual, made it slightly different than the original gauges

Sorry it didn't fit the OPG. I have the aftermarket gauge from Roger McEwan. Is the new bulb something Super Brite has a replacement for?

erniezap · « **Reply #15 on:** June 09, 2008, 07:52:53 PM »

I just ordered a couple of different bulbs to see if one fits and works well. Once I get them on the bike I'll let you know.

Boatman · « **Reply #16 on:** June 09, 2008, 11:08:02 PM »

Quote from: erniezap on June 09, 2008, 06:25:55 PM

They look good, but don't fit the replacement Oil Tempurature gauge. HD, as usual, made it slightly different than the original gauges

Just installed the SuperBrite LED's tonight. Like Ernie stated, I couldn't get the LED bulb to fit the smaller hole size of the oil temperature gauge as that gauge is made different (the LED won't go in all the way to twist and lock the bulb socket) even though it will accept the condom bulb like the other gauges.

The other three gauges now appear to be as bright as the tach/speedo in the dark garage. With the oil temp gauge being made different, it lights pretty good with the condom bulb.

erniezap · « **Reply #17 on:** June 23, 2008, 12:46:03 AM »

I bought a couple of different superbright bulbs to try in the Oil Temp gauge. The only one that fit is the single LED bulb, which is no brighter than the stock. The other gauges look great at night though, and you can easily read them at speed.

nixobilly · « **Reply #18 on:** June 23, 2008, 08:32:34 AM »

Ernie,

This page got me thinking (always dangerous and expensive)...

Can I replace my running, brake, and turn lights with some LEDs on this page?

Mark

erniezap · « **Reply #19 on:** June 23, 2008, 09:09:04 AM »

Quote from: nixobilly on June 23, 2008, 08:32:34 AM

Ernie,

This page got me thinking (always dangerous and expensive)...

Can I replace my running, brake, and turn lights with some LEDs on this page?

Mark

I'm sure that you could since they make tail light bulbs, etc.

05Ultra · « **Reply #20 on:** June 23, 2008, 07:47:18 PM »

Quote from: nixobilly on June 23, 2008, 08:32:34 AM

Ernie,

This page got me thinking (always dangerous and expensive)...

Can I replace my running, brake, and turn lights with some LEDs on this page?

Mark

Might try these guys:
http://www.radiantz.com/
And or
http://www.ridetimetechnology.com/index.htm

hogasm · « **Reply #21 on:** June 30, 2008, 03:41:33 PM »

Quote from: Boatman on May 08, 2008, 09:38:16 AM

Ordred 4, will install the next time the outer fairing is off.

What color did you order

Boatman · « **Reply #22 on:** June 30, 2008, 04:22:32 PM »

Quote from: hogasm on June 30, 2008, 03:41:33 PM

What color did you order

Red.

CVOwner · « **Reply #23 on:** July 21, 2008, 03:53:39 PM »

Quote from: Boatman on June 09, 2008, 11:08:02 PM

Just installed the SuperBrite LED's tonight. Like Ernie stated, I couldn't get the LED bulb to fit the smaller hole size of the oil temperature gauge as that gauge is made different (the LED won't go in all the way to twist and lock the bulb socket) even though it will accept the condom bulb like the other gauges.

The other three gauges now appear to be as bright as the tach/speedo in the dark garage. With the oil temp gauge being made different, it lights pretty good with the condom bulb.

I got the bulbs you recomended and they are reallly great. I cant get the bottom gauges bulbs replaced as I cant get the fairing off, I just cant seem to unplug that headlight, I must be doing something wrong, but the top two were replaced (fuel and Volts?) they really shine.

05Ultra · « **Reply #24 on:** July 21, 2008, 06:29:48 PM »

If I remember correctly theres a "lock" tab that needs to be depressed to remove the head light plug.
Guys?

Fired00d · « **Reply #25 on:** July 21, 2008, 06:31:32 PM »

Quote from: 05Ultra on July 21, 2008, 06:29:48 PM

If I remember correctly theres a "lock" tab that needs to be depressed to remove the head light plug.
Guys?

You are correct it's being discussed more in this thread.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

hdbrad03 · « **Reply #26 on:** July 21, 2008, 06:32:46 PM »

Unbolt your passing lights. This will give you alot of room, I always take them off when I remove the fairing. It is so much easier that way.

Brad

CVOwner · « **Reply #27 on:** July 23, 2008, 11:32:14 AM »

Quote from: CVOwner on July 21, 2008, 03:53:39 PM

I got the bulbs you recomended and they are reallly great. I cant get the bottom gauges bulbs replaced as I cant get the fairing off, I just cant seem to unplug that headlight, I must be doing something wrong, but the top two were replaced (fuel and Volts?) they really shine.

Funny, 3 of four of the gauge bulbs were "hanging out of or loose in the gauge" like they hadnt been pushed in all the way, or more probably, vibration shook them loose. Strange though. But, once I got the whole fairing off it was easy to get at the lower gauges, I recommend everyone change out to these led's they are WAY brighter than stock. Much easier to see at night.

LETS_ROLL · « **Reply #28 on:** July 23, 2008, 09:23:25 PM »

Quote from: erniezap on June 23, 2008, 12:46:03 AM

I bought a couple of different superbright bulbs to try in the Oil Temp gauge. The only one that fit is the single LED bulb, which is no brighter than the stock. The other gauges look great at night though, and you can easily read them at speed.

Ernie, do the 3 lights that are brighter make the opg look way out of balance? Let's Roll

erniezap · « **Reply #29 on:** July 23, 2008, 09:29:40 PM »

The oil temp is a bit dimmed bit it's worth changing the others

grc · « **Reply #30 on:** July 23, 2008, 09:32:28 PM »

Quote from: CVOwner on July 23, 2008, 11:32:14 AM

Funny, 3 of four of the gauge bulbs were "hanging out of or loose in the gauge" like they hadnt been pushed in all the way, or more probably, vibration shook them loose. Strange though. But, once I got the whole fairing off it was easy to get at the lower gauges, I recommend everyone change out to these led's they are WAY brighter than stock. Much easier to see at night.

That's not uncommon, the retention of the bulb holder to the gauge is cheesy at best. Would have been much better with a quarter turn design to lock them in, but in the meantime I just carefully spread the two sides to get a little tighter fit. Seem to be staying in OK now, even with all the shaking when my fairing bracket broke.

Jerry

LETS_ROLL · « **Reply #31 on:** July 23, 2008, 09:58:44 PM »

Quote from: erniezap on July 23, 2008, 09:29:40 PM

The oil temp is a bit dimmed bit it's worth changing the others

Gracias.

efrbc1 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 28, 2008, 09:04:16 PM »

Has anyone replaced the low fuel light? It's very hard to see "in white" and I was wondering what (if anything) is available to make it brighter and/or a different color.

Chris

CVOwner · « **Reply #33 on:** July 29, 2008, 01:49:41 PM »

Quote from: efrbc1 on July 28, 2008, 09:04:16 PM

Has anyone replaced the low fuel light? It's very hard to see "in white" and I was wondering what (if anything) is available to make it brighter and/or a different color.

Chris

I wouldnt think you could get in there, but, if it is possible, someone on this site will do it. and, if so, let me know and I'll do mine.

Mike

05Ultra · « **Reply #34 on:** January 15, 2009, 02:14:11 PM »

Since this topic was linked back to I thought I'd add and ask..
1st-I had trouble seeing the security light up against the gauge so I added a new LED to the fairing off to the side so it was more obvious to the casual observer. And me. I think you could do the same thing for the low gas lite also. Just parallel the wire from the gauge connector. Pick the panel mount LED of your choice.
2nd thing to you guys that have added the SuperBright LEDs to your gauges, have you noticed the fogging gone?(if you had it)

efrbc1 · « **Reply #35 on:** January 15, 2009, 09:52:49 PM »

Good idea about the "aux" light mounted in the fairing. Never really had a problem with fogging so I can't say if the LEDs helped.

Chris

Eqcons · « **Reply #36 on:** January 18, 2009, 09:45:29 AM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on May 07, 2008, 10:51:08 PM

Check once more. Very last item on the first product page.

Is that still the case, Don? Last one on the page at the moment is 921-R12

Jim

05Ultra · « **Reply #37 on:** January 19, 2009, 10:34:49 AM »

Quote from: Eqcons on January 18, 2009, 09:45:29 AM

Is that still the case, Don? Last one on the page at the moment is 921-R12

Jim

They did change the page. You need the WLED-x5 bulb. Now near the end of that page.

Eqcons · « **Reply #38 on:** January 19, 2009, 10:43:55 AM »

Quote from: 05Ultra on January 19, 2009, 10:34:49 AM

They did change the page. You need the WLED-x5 bulb. Now near the end of that page.

Thanks!

VANAMAL · « **Reply #39 on:** January 26, 2009, 11:02:56 AM »

WLED R5
I installed mine they are brighter and make them easier to read at nite. easier than i thought it would be wit long needle nose pliers

05Rider · « **Reply #40 on:** January 26, 2009, 08:36:00 PM »

Quote from: 05Ultra on January 15, 2009, 02:14:11 PM

2nd thing to you guys that have added the SuperBright LEDs to your gauges, have you noticed the fogging gone?(if you had it)

I have the SuperBright LEDs in all four of my gauges, they are brighter and make them much easier to read at night

. They still get fogged upped but it seems

to dissipate faster than before.
Hope this helps!

Ride Often - Ride Safe

TallyClassic · « **Reply #41 on:** March 04, 2009, 02:49:41 PM »

Since the OPG uses the twist type connector, I was looking at the entire catalog for the SuperBrightLED's.

Wouldn't 'Twist-Lock T10S-TW work and then adding the correct 5W led wedge bulb?

Looks like the answer. It's on page 2

Cvostu · « **Reply #42 on:** April 17, 2009, 10:25:48 PM »

I changed out 4 bulbs tonite. Got the red bulbs at Advanced Auto Parts. They were 194R and they look very close to the tack and speedo. Really easy to read and the install was simple. No problem reaching them either. Makes a huge difference.

Mr. We · « **Reply #43 on:** May 01, 2009, 02:44:17 PM »

I keep coming back to this thread, looking but not finding...

05Ultra · « **Reply #44 on:** May 01, 2009, 08:19:25 PM »

Happy? LOL

mattm · « **Reply #45 on:** May 11, 2009, 10:58:22 PM »

I just did mine today. I used the lamps from superbrightleds.com. I used their PN WLED-RHP5 for the gas, oil pressure, and voltage and their PN WLED-RHP for the oil temp. If you still have the air temp, another WLED-RHP5 will work fine there.

Cvostu · « **Reply #46 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:15:17 PM »

What's the difference between the WLED-R5 and the WLED-RH5?

mattm · « **Reply #47 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:06:05 PM »

I assume you mean the RHP5. The RHP5 is much brighter. 8500 mcd for the RHP5 vs 1400 mcd for the R5.

Cvostu · « **Reply #48 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:11:27 PM »

do the RHP5 still match the tach and speedometer?? they must be a whole lot brighter then.

mattm · « **Reply #49 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:22:38 PM »

The match is really good. The color is dead on and the brightness is quite nice. I tried taking pictures but a digital camera can't do it justice.

Cvostu · « **Reply #50 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:25:36 PM »

I'm gonna order em. thanks

mattm · « **Reply #51 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:29:26 PM »

be sure the get the one different bulb if you have the oil temp gauge. if you have the air temp, don't worry about it

Eqcons · « **Reply #52 on:** June 17, 2009, 05:20:39 AM »

I had every intention of doing this on my CUSE², but on the CUSE⁴ they are already v. bright - you can see the illumination in daylight, so won't bother. Anyone else noticed how bright the standard illumination is ont eh CUSE⁴?

Jim

Cvostu · « **Reply #53 on:** June 17, 2009, 04:43:54 PM »

I ordered em up last nite. I have the air temp gauge so I should be ok. I had the oil temp gauge on my last bike and it stays in the same spot the air temp looks. All the way pegged to the right. They even shipped today.

sawyerghost · « **Reply #54 on:** June 18, 2009, 03:06:33 PM »

CVUSTU,
I went to Advanced Auto and found the 194R replacement bulb, but it was not an LED.Is this the bulb that you used, and if so are you satisfied with the comparison to the Tach, and Speedo on brightness?
Thx.Sawyerghost

sawyerghost · « **Reply #55 on:** June 18, 2009, 04:32:45 PM »

Five Superbrights LED'S as you have spoke about on the way!
Thx.

Sawyerghost

Cvostu · « **Reply #56 on:** June 18, 2009, 08:01:14 PM »

The bulbs from Advanced auto don't match the tach and speedo at all. Tho they are bright enough, they are way too light and aren't really a match at all. You can easily read the gauges. i ordered up the ones from Superbright bulbs.. I'll let you know what I think when i put them in.

Cvostu · « **Reply #57 on:** June 20, 2009, 05:01:54 PM »

Well the superbright LED's came today. I just put them in and they do look very bright and very red also. I think they should do the trick and they look like a good color match for the tach and speedo. We'll see later when it gets dark.

Cvostu · « **Reply #58 on:** June 21, 2009, 08:05:13 AM »

They look great. Night and day difference. Great match and very bright.

sawyerghost · « **Reply #59 on:** June 22, 2009, 01:23:08 PM »

Received Super Brites today!
Will install and post what I think.
Thx.
Sawyerghost

Cvostu · « **Reply #60 on:** June 22, 2009, 05:29:44 PM »

Did you use the wled-rhp5? They really look great.

TallyClassic · « **Reply #61 on:** July 01, 2009, 11:00:19 AM »

I understand the use of the WLED-R5 and WLED-RHP5 for the Volt/Fuel/OilPress. Both being wedge bulbs, wide angle light and one much brighter than the other.
But how does the WLED-RHP solve the HD Oil Temp gauge problem? It has a twist connector.

mattm · « **Reply #62 on:** July 01, 2009, 10:16:38 PM »

Untwist the lamp, the bulb pulls out of the twist base, and the LED fits right in its place.

212hjet · « **Reply #63 on:** July 07, 2009, 06:00:09 PM »

I can't see the main screen (the radio and time info), but I don't see anyone else mentioning it?? It is the dimmest of all of my gauges. Does anyone have this problem or solution....daytime, very bad!!
Thanks,
212

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