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Ochoa0042
Posted on Saturday, January 24, 2009 - 11:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I want to change the color of my dash from the while light to an amber lighted background, but I cant find a bulb to fit it anywhere...
they are uber tiny and fed with 12volts of power. I've tried using LEDs and they dont light up well at all

where can I find a colored bulb of this caliber???



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Froggy
Posted on Saturday, January 24, 2009 - 11:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Good question, I would love to make my oddometer blue : )
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Diablobrian
Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 12:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've seen bulb paint at auto parts stores that is designed to do exactly what you are
looking for. The import guys have been doing it for years.
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Iamarchangel
Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 12:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Somebody covered this a few months back. Pretty sure it was here but it might have been on Buelletinboard.

BTW, wouldn't the odometer be different? It's an lcd display.
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Ochoa0042
Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 12:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

does a bear shit in the woods???
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Froggy
Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 01:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The LCD is getting its backlight from something. Its been a year since I last cracked open my cluster, so I don't recall if it was from inside the display itself. Gonna have to yank it apart now and figure it out : )
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Panhead_dan
Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 10:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

looks like a bulb for a maglight type flashlight
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Typeone
Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 12:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i did some research on this, if i can find the thread i'll post it, all the details about the stock incandescent and LED replacements were covered.

off to search...
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Typeone
Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 12:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

found it.. .

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?tpc=32777&post=1059717#POST1059717
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Ochoa0042
Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 02:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

perfect!!! thank you so much
scroll down
http://superlumination.com/74.htm
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Swordsman
Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 04:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

LOL, "scroll down" didn't help me any... which ones in particular did you see being the replacement?

~SM
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Ochoa0042
Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 05:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Neo Wedge Based Incandescent Bulbs




the type in the bike are incandescent and not LED's hopefully those are 12volt ready....:\
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Ochoa0042
Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 10:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

email confirms that they are 12volt, SHIBEE!!! : D

Yes, those are 12 volt bulbs.

Yes, they are plug and play replacements for clear stock

Those specific bulbs are still incandescent lights, just like your stock.

The only difference is the color of the glass.
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Elf
Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 10:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I highly recommend Superlumination.
I've bought quite a few items from them.
Fast shipping, great prices, and great customer service.
(Not affiliated with them in any way, just a satisfied customer!)
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Swordsman
Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 10:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Awwwwwww yeah! Now I have to decide which goes better with Sunset Orange: Blue, Green, or Purple!

Thanks for finding that!

BTW, how many bulbs are in our gauge clusters? I haven't pulled mine apart yet....

~SM



(Message edited by Swordsman on January 25, 2009)
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Ochoa0042
Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 11:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

how many bulbs are in our gauge clusters

3
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Froggy
Posted on Monday, January 26, 2009 - 12:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I hope the clearance is enough and they fit fine.
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Swordsman
Posted on Monday, January 26, 2009 - 11:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

3 bulbs? So I can mix n' match! Even better! maybe a purple-blue-green combo....

~SM
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