Cluster bulb replacement

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  1. Southbound35

    Southbound35 New Member

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    Newbie here, and I promise I searched first.


    My new-to-me 2004 non-ABS VFR has a couple of burned out cluster bulbs that I'd like to replace. The service manual just lists the cluster bulbs as "led" without further info, at least as I read it. I've found a fair amount of info on here regarding 5th gen cluster bulbs and how to convert them to LEDs, but I can't find much info on this generation.


    Any chance the 6th gens use the same bulbs as the 5th gens? If not, can someone recommend a website where I can find replacement bulbs for my bike, or maybe point me toward a more applicable thread on here? TIA.
     


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    If I recall correctly the 6th gen bikes have LED's for the instrument panel lights already and I believe they are soldered directly to the instrument panel circuit boards. If you have one that is burnt out, I think.you may have to send the gauges out to be repaired. Here is a link to one of the companies that can change out the lights for you and even customize the color if you like.

    http://www.bluegauges.com/motorcycle/vfr800_2.htm
     


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    Thanks for correcting me Mr. Z.
     


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    Thank you both for the info. I ended up taking the bike apart for maintenance and a thorough cleaning job, and the cluster lights do look soldered in. Guess I'll look further into repair if the burned out bulb bugs me too much.
     


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    SB...check out blue gauges....Pretty affordable and you have a choice of colors for everything from turn signals to high beams to your gauges....I keep on threatening to rip my bike apart and do it but I ride it everyday........

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