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Started by Mike 86 in San Dimas, September 15, 2018, 11:36:42 AM

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Mike 86 in San Dimas

My future has me removing my instrument cluster for speedo fix. While I am there, I will replace lamps. Anyone buy and still know of an LED lamp to use?
Mike

FJmonkey

I need to look it up but I got mine from DDM tuning.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

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Mike 86 in San Dimas


Charlie-brm

A few pics of what I did a few years back. http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=9599

I'm still satisfied with the choice. Not too bright, and I do a ton of night riding, though the amber lens gets washed out to more of a yellow. Double rows of SMDs on the side and 2 on the top. I can't find the description off hand but it's substituting for a #194 bulb so you can start with that in searches to at least get the base correct. I bought a bag of these in white, and a bag of blue.
If someone wants to see any images I refer to in posts, first check my gallery here. If no bueno, send me a PM. More than glad to share.
Current Model: 1990 FJ1200 3CV since 2020
Past Models: 1984 FJ1100 - 2012 to 2020
1979 XS750SF - 2005 to 2012

aviationfred

I have found that COB LED T10 bulbs work well.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/20x-Super-White-T10-5630-6SMD-Led-High-Power-Backup-Reverse-Stop-Tail-Light-Bulb/253042909489?epid=4003745741&hash=item3aea886131:g:cnMAAOSw7PJZZspg:sc:USPSFirstClass!67207!US!-1



Keep in mind that the low fuel light and low oil light need a filament type bulb for resistance purposes.
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Current
2023 Moto Morini X-Cape 650
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1990 FJ1200 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Streetfighter
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

Mike 86 in San Dimas


fj1289

Quote from: aviationfred on September 19, 2018, 11:58:11 PM
I have found that COB LED T10 bulbs work well.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/20x-Super-White-T10-5630-6SMD-Led-High-Power-Backup-Reverse-Stop-Tail-Light-Bulb/253042909489?epid=4003745741&hash=item3aea886131:g:cnMAAOSw7PJZZspg:sc:USPSFirstClass!67207!US!-1



Keep in mind that the low fuel light and low oil light need a filament type bulb for resistance purposes.

Can you put a resister in-line with the LED bulb for the fuel and oil lights?

Fj 1200 wOW

Hi!

I used lamps from my car, its the same type. But I also left the rubber green shield on, and now it is a pleasant green background light in the cluster  :good2: Mazda 929 cluster lamps. 12 Volts 5 watt. Exellent result.

Fj1200wOW