$18 led upgrade
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 2,011
Likes: 143
From: Albuquerque New Mexico
$18 led upgrade
installed 4 new guage bulbs from superbrightleds today on my 09 Ultra. $18 and one hour of labor (the two lower guages are a little bit of a pita). Big difference, can actually see the guages at night now. Just wish there was a less expensive way of changing out the speedo, tach and HK faceplate. I went with the natural light since they put out more lumens than any other color, they appear to have a slight blue tint to them. Can't understand why they put those yellow condoms over the stock bulbs, they put out very little light. Before and after:
I did the same thing when one of my guage lights went out, I decided to go ahead and change all of them, the RG fairing is a PITA as far as I'm concerned, so whenever I do something that requires removing the fairing, I try to make the most of it.
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 2,011
Likes: 143
From: Albuquerque New Mexico
did you end up doing anything to the speedo/tach and hk faceplate?
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,272
Likes: 279
From: .
Can you share the part number of the bulbs you used? I think I will get some as well! It looks like WLED-xs will work.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Last edited by CGLTD; Feb 17, 2012 at 06:45 PM. Reason: Addition
Tourer
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 394
Likes: 0
From: St.Augustine, Florida
installed 4 new guage bulbs from superbrightleds today on my 09 Ultra. $18 and one hour of labor (the two lower guages are a little bit of a pita). Big difference, can actually see the guages at night now. Just wish there was a less expensive way of changing out the speedo, tach and HK faceplate. I went with the natural light since they put out more lumens than any other color, they appear to have a slight blue tint to them. Can't understand why they put those yellow condoms over the stock bulbs, they put out very little light. Before and after:
Attachment 233033
Attachment 233034
Attachment 233033
Attachment 233034
With your pics it looks like a good change, not too bright as night riding could be effected.. Looks like a very good choice.....
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 2,011
Likes: 143
From: Albuquerque New Mexico
superbrightleds.com
WLED-x5:
5 LED T10 wide angle wedge base bulb- WLED-NW5: natural white
$3.94 a piece
Trending Topics
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,272
Likes: 279
From: .
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 2,011
Likes: 143
From: Albuquerque New Mexico
i think they turned out perfect, the guages are now very sharp and legible without being too bright
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 2,011
Likes: 143
From: Albuquerque New Mexico
not to worry MKguitar, Im running the 100/80W Osram with the E-Code reflector, the guages do not detract from the output of the headlight