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Dash/Cluster Lights

Started by Todd85fj, July 08, 2015, 08:07:14 PM

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Todd85fj

July 08, 2015, 08:07:14 PM
Decided to tackle the burned out cluster light bulbs.  6 screws to take off the front fairing.  Not to bad.  Then 2 bolts to remove the cluster.  Headed over to the local auto supply store hoping they would have the right bulbs and they did!   My headlight was working but I decided to replace that as well with the Silverstar.  I didn't want Murphy's law to come into play 2 days later after I got everything all back together.  

The best part is since I had the cluster out I decided to remove the clear cover and get my gas needle on the correct side.  A slight push of the needle and it flipped over.  I again have a working gas gage!!!!!!

Cluster bulbs:


Headlight


Fairing off:


All lights working and gas gage!!!!

Paul1965

#1
July 08, 2015, 09:08:50 PM
Ah, the simple things in life that make you feel so much better   :yes:
1978 Yamaha 400 Sold
1984 Yamaha Maxim 400 Blew up
1982 Yamaha Vision Sold
1983 Kawasaki GPz1100 Sold
1984 Yamaha FJ1100 Killed it
1991 Yamaha FJ1200 Sold
2009 Triumph Sprint ST Sold
2014 Triumph Trophy SE

balky1

#2
July 09, 2015, 01:01:26 AM
Ahh, I envy you.
My dash bulbs all burned out suddenly. Or maybe a bad connector because it is unusual for multiple bulbs to burn out all in the same time. And I have to remove all that also, but can't make myself doing it.  :morning1:



FJ 1100, 1985, sold
FJR 1300, 2009

CatTomb

#3
July 09, 2015, 08:35:59 AM
Nicely done!   :drinks:

That is on my list to ... for the same reasons. Dash light and fuel gauge needle. Glad to know it isn't too painful.  :shok:

Jeff
"Never forget that only dead fish swim with the stream." Malcolm Muggeridge, Chronicles of Wasted Time (1972)

movenon

#4
July 09, 2015, 09:10:37 AM
Quote from: CatTomb on July 09, 2015, 08:35:59 AM
Nicely done!   :drinks:

That is on my list to ... for the same reasons. Dash light and fuel gauge needle. Glad to know it isn't too painful.  :shok:

Jeff

Jeff, you can also install LED's (except the low fuel light). Something to consider.
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

Firehawk068

#5
July 09, 2015, 10:41:08 AM
Very nice Todd!  :good:
Alan H.
Denver, CO
'90 FJ1200

copper

#6
July 09, 2015, 04:16:06 PM
Great job Todd, when I did mine a few years ago after them continually going out, from what I believe is vibration I installed these LED bulbs.

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature-wedge-base/194-led-bulb-4-led-miniature-wedge-retrofit-car/198/

Todd85fj

#7
July 09, 2015, 11:15:18 PM
Quote from: CatTomb on July 09, 2015, 08:35:59 AM
Nicely done!   :drinks:

That is on my list to ... for the same reasons. Dash light and fuel gauge needle. Glad to know it isn't too painful.  :shok:

Jeff

I didn't completely remove the clear plastic cover to access the gas gage because the odometer button was in the way.  I was just able to open the clear cover to get at the gas gage and make it flip over.  

BTW all the cluster lights were original.  Not a bad lifetime for 30 years - yes low milage tho. 

Todd85fj

#8
July 09, 2015, 11:20:46 PM
Quote from: CatTomb on July 09, 2015, 08:35:59 AM
Nicely done!   :drinks:

That is on my list to ... for the same reasons. Dash light and fuel gauge needle. Glad to know it isn't too painful.  :shok:

Jeff

Had it done in a hour and that's running to the parts store too.  
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