LED Dash Coversions

[Mikey84]

i was floating around on youtube today and came across this LED conversion that i thought looked pretty shit hot!



its all in german but i happened to track down the website that this guy went through to get the kit or build it im not sure
http://www.digitaler-drehzahlmesser.de/

if anyone is interested, and wants to take on the challenge in translating the site, i wish you luck

[Richo]

if anyone is interested, and wants to take on the challenge in translating the site, i wish you luck

Thats what bablefish are for

[Mikey84]

if anyone is interested, and wants to take on the challenge in translating the site, i wish you luck

Thats what bablefish are for

cool, you learn something new everyday
i knew it was possible but didnt have a clue in how to translate the whole page
thanks richo

[mike-s]

There's also Google Translator, which seems to be a very capable system from what i've noticed. There's also the facility for you to submit more accurate translations if you find a problem to help them finesse it a bit.

[DaveGPz]

Hmm. Seriously, I might spend the money on suspension upgrades first. They do look cool though.

[Screamin TE]

Hey guys,
Not sure if you looked into this or not but i did it to the ZRX.
Eagle Eye make replacement wedge base globes in led. They just slot into the standard spots. Looks pretty good too.

[mike-s]

The biggest thing is making sure that they have a wide enough angle on the lens to make sure there aren't any spots left unilluminated on the dash, a lot of LED's have a pretty narrow angle that the light is at its strongest, and given the fact that the dash is so close to the lights, this is certainly a distinct possibility if you d.i.y. it and make a poor choice..

[Mikey84]

Hey guys,
Not sure if you looked into this or not but i did it to the ZRX.
Eagle Eye make replacement wedge base globes in led. They just slot into the standard spots. Looks pretty good too.

i might have to get onto eagle eye and see what they have
how bright are your LED's?

The biggest thing is making sure that they have a wide enough angle on the lens to make sure there aren't any spots left unilluminated on the dash, a lot of LED's have a pretty narrow angle that the light is at its strongest, and given the fact that the dash is so close to the lights, this is certainly a distinct possibility if you d.i.y. it and make a poor choice..

i bought some blue LED's a while ago and found i have that exact problem, it only illuminates sections of the dash and not the whole thing, i also found the ones i have are quite dull, its very hard to see the bugger!

[zxsixr03]

I did the dash on my 6R from orange to green and white, easy job and looks much better....

[Mikey84]

I did the dash on my 6R from orange to green and white, easy job and looks much better....

how did you go about that mate?

how much?
&
where from?

[zxsixr03]

I just found out what LED's where standard found coloured replacements locally (can't find the link from where i got them) removed the old ones , re soldered in the new... SMT surface mount LED

Cost about $20

[zxsixr03]

This is where i got mine...
http://www.tenrod.com.au/htdocs/product ... efault.asp

[Mikey84]

This is where i got mine...
http://www.tenrod.com.au/htdocs/product ... efault.asp

thanks matey

[mike-s]

If its a newer bike then it's LED's as indicated. I imagine the OP was talking about doing a globe -> LED conversion for a dash that used to use 4 or more 2 watt mini globes.

[cloudnine9]

that looks pretty cool much better than the amber standard stuff.
a detailed how to would be good.
is there a chance of stuffing the gauge panel??
cloud 9