Who knows how to replace speedometer bulbs?!?

holliealisha · February 12th, 2012, 02:22 PM

My speedometer bulbs are not out yet but they are getting there. What type of bulb and how do I change them? I could probably figure out how to do it on you tube or just fiddling with the bike but, I don't want to mess it up and I don't know what types of bulbs to get. What are you suggestions

choneofakind · February 12th, 2012, 03:33 PM

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Replaci..._cluster_bulbs

I used those instructions and am currently running LED's in all those (and have done the diode mod for LED signals) that are all the proper sizes for their respective sockets. My gauges are green

FrugalNinja250 · February 12th, 2012, 09:32 PM

Pull the upper fairing, look for black rubber plugs with wires coming out of them on the back of the cluster, there's only three I think, pull them out, the bulbs are pressed into sockets in the black rubber plug. They're 168s or 194, can't remember which, only difference between two numbers is brightness.

Skippii · February 12th, 2012, 10:00 PM

What do you means they're not burnt out but "getting there"? They're light bulbs, not tires. There are no wear bars or tread depth measurements. How many miles do you have left on your headlight?
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FrugalNinja250 · February 13th, 2012, 06:04 AM

It depends on how often he changed his headlight fluid...

choneofakind · February 13th, 2012, 08:12 AM

holliealisha · February 13th, 2012, 02:13 PM

@Skippii: There is still a light but it is fading. They are not burnt out but the light is fading. I can see the RPM's fine but my speed one the light is fading. I can't see from 0-25 MPH because there is barely any light there. It might sound stupid but I am a newbie so I am sorry if I am not up to speed as you seem.

FrugalNinja250 · February 13th, 2012, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holliealisha

@Skippii: There is still a light but it is fading. They are not burnt out but the light is fading. I can see the RPM's fine but my speed one the light is fading. I can't see from 0-25 MPH because there is barely any light there. It might sound stupid but I am a newbie so I am sorry if I am not up to speed as you seem.

One of your bulbs is burned out, that's why the bottom area is dark. Probably hard to see the trip odometer numbers, too. Solution is easy.

holliealisha · February 13th, 2012, 05:01 PM

What types of bulbs do I need to get and do you know of where I can get them?

choneofakind · February 13th, 2012, 07:13 PM

#194 bulbs for the gauges, and #74 bulbs for the idiot lights. Says that in the link I posted, and the PM I answered you with...

try walmart, or autozone.

fundulz · March 23rd, 2012, 02:26 PM

Can you help me with the LED bulbs you used to replace the ones in the instrument cluster?

What size do I need?
What website?
How many?
Which one's do I get if I want the bluish tint?

EsrTek · March 23rd, 2012, 03:42 PM

Man people ability to read a thread are really improving here

Quote:

Originally Posted by fundulz

Can you help me with the LED bulbs you used to replace the ones in the instrument cluster?

What size do I need?
What website?
How many?
Which one's do I get if I want the bluish tint?

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

#194 bulbs for the gauges, and #74 bulbs for the idiot lights
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Replaci..._cluster_bulbs

I used those instructions and am currently running LED's in all those (and have done the diode mod for LED signals) that are all the proper sizes for their respective sockets. My gauges are green

choneofakind · March 23rd, 2012, 03:47 PM

@EsrTek, in his defense, the tips I gave are for a pregen. For a new gen, it's a different combo of bulbs, but I already PM'd him that

Xer0- · March 26th, 2012, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fundulz

Can you help me with the LED bulbs you used to replace the ones in the instrument cluster?

What size do I need?
What website?
How many?
Which one's do I get if I want the bluish tint?

I think he read it just fine

fundulz · March 28th, 2012, 04:11 PM

I installed the diode kit onto the bulb in my dash. I have an electronic relay and went to test out to see if the turn signals worked.... Right side came on fine and everything was blinking at the same time. As soon as I switched over to the left side they all went out and I saw I figured out that I blew a fuse. Replaced the fuse and the same thing happened. What am I doing wrong?

Here are the LEDS I have:
-Integrated tail light
-Flush mount turn signals
-Integrated turn signals on mirrors.

All stock turn signals have been removed.

Help!!

March 23rd, 2012, 02:26 PM	#11
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February 12th, 2012, 02:22 PM	#1
holliealisha ninjette.org newbie Name: Hollie Location: Fort Bragg, NC Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250r Posts: 8	Who knows how to replace speedometer bulbs?!? My speedometer bulbs are not out yet but they are getting there. What type of bulb and how do I change them? I could probably figure out how to do it on you tube or just fiddling with the bike but, I don't want to mess it up and I don't know what types of bulbs to get. What are you suggestions

February 12th, 2012, 03:33 PM	#2
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Replaci..._cluster_bulbs I used those instructions and am currently running LED's in all those (and have done the diode mod for LED signals) that are all the proper sizes for their respective sockets. My gauges are green

February 12th, 2012, 09:32 PM	#3
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	Pull the upper fairing, look for black rubber plugs with wires coming out of them on the back of the cluster, there's only three I think, pull them out, the bulbs are pressed into sockets in the black rubber plug. They're 168s or 194, can't remember which, only difference between two numbers is brightness.

February 12th, 2012, 10:00 PM	#4
Skippii Milkshake Drinker Name: Skippii Location: Richmond, Va Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Orange DRZ400-S, 2005 Ninja 250 & Custom Thundercunt Dirt Chopper Posts: A lot.	What do you means they're not burnt out but "getting there"? They're light bulbs, not tires. There are no wear bars or tread depth measurements. How many miles do you have left on your headlight? Posted via Mobile Device

February 13th, 2012, 06:04 AM	#5
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	It depends on how often he changed his headlight fluid...

February 13th, 2012, 08:12 AM	#6
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14

February 13th, 2012, 02:13 PM	#7
holliealisha ninjette.org newbie Name: Hollie Location: Fort Bragg, NC Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250r Posts: 8	@Skippii: There is still a light but it is fading. They are not burnt out but the light is fading. I can see the RPM's fine but my speed one the light is fading. I can't see from 0-25 MPH because there is barely any light there. It might sound stupid but I am a newbie so I am sorry if I am not up to speed as you seem.

February 13th, 2012, 05:01 PM	#9
holliealisha ninjette.org newbie Name: Hollie Location: Fort Bragg, NC Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250r Posts: 8	What types of bulbs do I need to get and do you know of where I can get them?

February 13th, 2012, 07:13 PM	#10
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	#194 bulbs for the gauges, and #74 bulbs for the idiot lights. Says that in the link I posted, and the PM I answered you with... try walmart, or autozone.

March 23rd, 2012, 03:47 PM	#13
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	@EsrTek, in his defense, the tips I gave are for a pregen. For a new gen, it's a different combo of bulbs, but I already PM'd him that

March 28th, 2012, 04:11 PM	#15
fundulz ninjette.org newbie Name: Joshua Location: Jacksonville, FL Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 7	I installed the diode kit onto the bulb in my dash. I have an electronic relay and went to test out to see if the turn signals worked.... Right side came on fine and everything was blinking at the same time. As soon as I switched over to the left side they all went out and I saw I figured out that I blew a fuse. Replaced the fuse and the same thing happened. What am I doing wrong? Here are the LEDS I have: -Integrated tail light -Flush mount turn signals -Integrated turn signals on mirrors. All stock turn signals have been removed. Help!!