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Old Feb 2, 2014 | 08:16 AM
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I'm considering changing out the gauge bulbs to a tinted color. Anyone removed the cover on the bulbs or replaced with a a tinted bulb?

If so, what were the pros/cons?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2014 | 08:19 AM
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gotta take off the outer fairing to get to the bulbs. no big deal.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2014 | 08:22 AM
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The small gauges can be easily changed by going with an LED in your choice of color.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/204/

The speedo and tach can be changed by these guys.

http://gaugemods.net/

http://zeescustomsinc.com/harley-davidson-gauge-mods/

http://gaugeledmods.com/
 
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Old Feb 2, 2014 | 01:27 PM
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Thunder-thanks for the links. I've already contacted Zees.
 
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My buddy just got his back from gaugemods and they look great!!!!!
 
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I need to change my bulbs got the tac and speedometer and radio done by Marty at gaugeled mods.

Changing gauge bulbs-forumrunner_20140202_154721.jpg
 
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Was there a noticeable difference in the light coming off the gauges? What colors did they use?
 
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Originally Posted by ThunderBueller
The small gauges can be easily changed by going with an LED in your choice of color.
LED lights are polarity sensitive so check the lights before you put the fairing back on.
 
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Originally Posted by hardheaded
gotta take off the outer fairing to get to the bulbs. no big deal.
i changed the small gauge lights on my roadglide without taking off the outer fairing. just took the headlights out and went in that way.

look around on ebay. i found a seller that was selling the plug in leds (pretty sure they are w194) for $5.00 for 10 with no shipping. i bought 10 in blue and 10 in white.
 
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That is awesome, are the bulbs plug in or soldered I wonder? ....thanks for that thunderbueller!
 
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