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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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So I finally got motivated enough to open up my speedo (again) and change the backlighting...I love the way it turned out, I didnt go with the e-bay kit, instead I researched leds that match the color frequency of the rest of the leds I have used. I am really happy with the way they turned out. I am working on an older 2001 speedo now and have to say the new ones are much esier. In the pics the odometer looks like a funkey color but its the stock scream'n eagle red backlight, my camera (or the operator) is just retarded and it shows up weird. I also changed out the LED's in the flush mount fuel gauge. Thanks to "Rudeman422" for the inspiration on the fuel gauge.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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and the fuel gauge...
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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Very Nice
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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Cool! How long does it take to do one instrument?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 02:57 PM
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Cool! I like it!
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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Looks great going to have to put this on my list of mods.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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Nice job. Was it expensive and how hard to do?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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I have it down to about an hour and a half for install on the combo unit. Hardest part is making sure the leds are going the right way since they are so freakin' small!
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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parts for both gauges and the fuel gauge were less than 30 bucks
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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nice job where did you buy the leds ??
 
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