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Blue led dash bulbs/Motobatt MBTX12U best price?!

2TROKE

2TROKE

Joined Dec 2011
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Sandwich, Kent
Ok I know this has been stickied with white led strips using blue tint film from the USA but I was not to keen on the lighting throw onto the dash screen.....................

So I have ordered a set of these....10x blue led twist dash bulbs off ebay (only a couple of quid to experiment with)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-X-T5-B...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f12b9f03e


I am quite surprised no one seems to have tried this route or if they have, post it up yet.........or if if you have and it was a disaster please tell cos I am wondering if the dash screen is orange or sommat silly like that and the blue led bulbs will make it look brown!! :confused worth a try though for the minimal outlay............

Next thought I'd take a peek and see if there were any of the MOTOBATT MBTX12U's goin any cheaper and got this last one from busters at £44.99 posted
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motobatt-...78?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item46000e3556
quite chuffed with that....so hopefully no more starting woes...:dunno
next on the list to cross out is that sidestand switch will attend to that this weekend methinks............any good suggestions on the best way to do it?????

I hope this bikes gonna be a blast..........with the amount of time , effort & cash splashed out I hope its gonna be worth it..................though judging by every1's feedback on here and my first initial couple o' test rides, I feel quite safe in the the knowledge my efforts are going on a worthwhile cause:biggrin
 
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2TROKE said:
next on the list to cross out is that sidestand switch will attend to that this weekend methinks............any good suggestions on the best way to do it?????

I hope this bikes gonna be a blast..........with the amount of time , effort & cash splashed out I hope its gonna be worth it..................though judging by every1's feedback on here and my first initial couple o' test rides, I feel quite safe in the the knowledge my efforts are going on a worthwhile cause:biggrin
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I feel the same as You!! When i bought my Bike i had a short test ride up through the gears & revved it a bit etc to check it all worked ok, but even after new Tyres, Wiring mods etc etc etc i still havent had a proper blast on it yet!!

Cant bloody wait, Im sure it will all be worth it :bigsmile
 
Sure it will..........what mods u done so far ?? .........
 
2TROKE said:
quite chuffed with that....so hopefully no more starting woes...:dunno
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Until the next time you wash it :laugh
2TROKE said:
next on the list to cross out is that sidestand switch will attend to that this weekend methinks............any good suggestions on the best way to do it?????

I hope this bikes gonna be a blast..........with the amount of time , effort & cash splashed out I hope its gonna be worth it..................though judging by every1's feedback on here and my first initial couple o' test rides, I feel quite safe in the the knowledge my efforts are going on a worthwhile cause:biggrin
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Cut the plug off the sidestand switch leaving enough wire to loop the outside ones together and join. Pull the center wire out. Throw the switch in the bin. Remember to lift your sidestand after putting it into gear :thumbup
 
The Lone Ranger said:
Until the next time you wash it :laugh
Cut the plug off the sidestand switch leaving enough wire to loop the outside ones together and join. Pull the center wire out. Throw the switch in the bin. Remember to lift your sidestand after putting it into gear :thumbup
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If I can help it I never tend to wash/lather my motorcycles...kinda clean em with a damp cloth rather than loadsa suds'n'water tends to cause more probs because of exposed wiring........that way you get a more controlled clean without just slapping water down every electrical connection going :thumbup
Would rather do it this way and use a leather tell u the truth............
 
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The state mine gets in i turn the hose on it and a bucket of water with caravan cleaner in it. I sometimes get the pressure washer out aswell. Its took the huff a few times afterwards, lol, Just gets pushed into the shed and left to dry out. It got soaked and covered in mud at Bulldog bash 2009 aswell but took it well and always started, luckily.
 
The Lone Ranger said:
The state mine gets in i turn the hose on it and a bucket of water with caravan cleaner in it. I sometimes get the pressure washer out aswell. Its took the huff a few times afterwards, lol, Just gets pushed into the shed and left to dry out. It got soaked and covered in mud at Bulldog bash 2009 aswell but took it well and always started, luckily.
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Lol sounds like u are lucky..........u goin to the bulldog this year its just down the road from me bout 20 mins by car -10 (I hope)for the bike.. if I ever get it out on the road.....:devious
 
Nothing wrong with my bike Mr.squid went out for a quick ride today.............
 
2TROKE said:
Sure it will..........what mods u done so far ?? .........
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My mods list is on Steve's Winter Check List. Just Ordered up a Tinted D/Bubble Screen to :biggrin

How did Your Bike perform on Your Run yesterday? Were the Roads ok to open it up a bit?
 
Satchel Man said:
My mods list is on Steve's Winter Check List. Just Ordered up a Tinted D/Bubble Screen to :biggrin

How did Your Bike perform on Your Run yesterday? Were the Roads ok to open it up a bit?
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Bike rode brilliantly my only concern is that it does not turn in fast enough, but then I have only 3 rings showing on my forks so will pull them one more, oh and some heavier fork oil perhaps....................roads were just on the verge of drying out but not quite it was enough to give her some beans though :biggrin
 
Yeah my Mille Forks only have 3 Rings showing to, interested to hear what difference 4 makes.....
 
happy hammer said:
Did the blue bulbs work as I have been looking at the same thing.
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Here you go bud you can see the results from this thread I started
http://rsvzone.com/forums/showthread.php?18393-Biit-more-modding-amp-tinkering-today&highlight=frosty+jacks
the bulbs only require the top tabs dremeled off and there quite a tight fit but they work fine...........by the way you can get these led's in a variety of colours all you need is the bottle plastic colour to match off the top of my head you should be able to do green, blue, red, purple?,yellow................
 
Thanks. Will have to take it apart to see what the thickness of the orange plastic is. I think they look better in blue and, especially for my eyes, should be clearer to see.
 
happy hammer said:
Thanks. Will have to take it apart to see what the thickness of the orange plastic is. I think they look better in blue and, especially for my eyes, should be clearer to see.
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The orange filters are quite thick hence why you cannot see any bulb light through them but not sure where you would get this kind of material in different colours.....there must be something out there it is opaque rather than a clear material..........
 
Just make sure you get the filters cut exactly right or they won't fit properly as its quite tight and fiddly to get the filter back inside the edging rubber in the back therealso be extremely gentle of the lcd will never show its face again.
I have 8 blue led bulbs left if you want to do all the bits including the rev counter you will need 6 bulbs if you want them you send me a PM we can sort sort sommat out............
 
Did mine a long time ago and this was the result.


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