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Old 02-17-2012, 06:03 PM
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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:
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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.
 
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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.
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did you end up doing anything to the speedo/tach and hk faceplate?
 
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you know, riding at night in the boonies ( or driving), I don't want bright instrument lights--- I'm busy looking for moose

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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.
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Originally Posted by bmaier
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:
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With your pics it looks like a good change, not too bright as night riding could be effected.. Looks like a very good choice.....
 
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Originally Posted by christophgage
Can you share the part number of the bulbs you used? I think I will get some as well!
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Christoph, you bet,
superbrightleds.com
WLED-x5:
5 LED T10 wide angle wedge base bulb- WLED-NW5: natural white
$3.94 a piece
 
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Thanks a lot! Been going on dim bulbs for 60,000 miles! haha
 
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With your pics it looks like a good change, not too bright as night riding could be effected.. Looks like a very good choice.....
thanks,
i think they turned out perfect, the guages are now very sharp and legible without being too bright
 
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Originally Posted by mkguitar
you know, riding at night in the boonies ( or driving), I don't want bright instrument lights--- I'm busy looking for moose

Mike
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
 


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