Changing gauge light color
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Changing gauge light color
While I have my fairing apart being painted I thought I would try changing out the gauge light color. I found some replacemant lights at Auto Zone. They are called "Blazer Xtreme Lites." They come two in a pack @ 2.99 a packand I saw several different colors. The part number for blue is 194B. I take it the "B" is for blue! Man see how quickI figured that out!
The gauge has a plug up top that disconnects from the housing. You just disconnect the plug, the bulb and holder pops out of the gauge housingand the lightis just a matter of pulling the old bulb out and replacingit. The old bulb has a rubber on it, that's what gives it a dull yellow color. The replacements are actually colored bulbs.
It was so easy even aCave Man could do it!
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The gauge has a plug up top that disconnects from the housing. You just disconnect the plug, the bulb and holder pops out of the gauge housingand the lightis just a matter of pulling the old bulb out and replacingit. The old bulb has a rubber on it, that's what gives it a dull yellow color. The replacements are actually colored bulbs.
It was so easy even aCave Man could do it!
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RE: Changing gauge light color
I would really like to see what that looks like in the dark.
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Well not really worthless. Just thought it would be a good place to use a neat smiley
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Well not really worthless. Just thought it would be a good place to use a neat smiley
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RE: Changing gauge light color
I'll take some pics when it's back together. I tested it in my garage with the lights on and I could still see the blue glow so I'm sure when it's dark it will look good.
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RE: Changing gauge light color
If you have a way of changing the bulb colorof the speedo and tach, please post. I am told (by the service manager at my HD store) there is no way to change the bulbs in those units since they are factory sealed.
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RE: Changing gauge light color
I would be curious if anyone has had a streetglide apart. I think I would like a red color backlight on mine instead of the very dull orange....or at least have the radio and gauges match...lol
I did find this website for those with the regular round speedo's etc. I know nothing about them though...
http://www.bluegauges.com/motorcycle/harley.htm
I did find this website for those with the regular round speedo's etc. I know nothing about them though...
http://www.bluegauges.com/motorcycle/harley.htm
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RE: Changing gauge light color
There was a post about someone actually having the ***** to open up the Tach and speedo. What he found was a circle of tiny leds. The problem is finding the source for the different color leds an then they are sautered, excuse the spelling.. So I wouldn't even try to change em not worth it. I know they have a guy that provides the service but maybe someone knows the web site.
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RE: Changing gauge light color
ORIGINAL: jrudicel
I would be curious if anyone has had a streetglide apart. I think I would like a red color backlight on mine instead of the very dull orange....or at least have the radio and gauges match...lol
I did find this website for those with the regular round speedo's etc. I know nothing about them though...
http://www.bluegauges.com/motorcycle/harley.htm
I would be curious if anyone has had a streetglide apart. I think I would like a red color backlight on mine instead of the very dull orange....or at least have the radio and gauges match...lol
I did find this website for those with the regular round speedo's etc. I know nothing about them though...
http://www.bluegauges.com/motorcycle/harley.htm
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RE: Changing gauge light color
ORIGINAL: Harleypingman
If you have a way of changing the bulb colorof the speedo and tach, please post. I am told (by the service manager at my HD store) there is no way to change the bulbs in those units since they are factory sealed.
If you have a way of changing the bulb colorof the speedo and tach, please post. I am told (by the service manager at my HD store) there is no way to change the bulbs in those units since they are factory sealed.
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