[baconsandwich]

Hi, forgive me if this is a silly question

I have a new-to-me 2003 K1200RS. Is the LCD clock/gear indicator supposed to light up when I switch the ignition on?

The clock and the indicator both work fine, but I can't read the time when riding at night as there seems to be no backlight. Is this just how they are? Just asking before I attempt to "fix" something that ain't broke, lol.

 

[H96669]

Yes!

 

[H96669]

No light directly in the clock/gear indicator.Instrument lighting is 5(?) bayonet type mini incandescent bulbs.Most were burned a couple years back so I replaced with more incandescent.And most burned within the year.
All LEDs now.

 

[baconsandwich]

No light directly in the clock/gear indicator.Instrument lighting is 5(?) bayonet type mini incandescent bulbs.Most were burned a couple years back so I replaced with more incandescent.And most burned within the year.
All LEDs now. View attachment 27997

Oooh, I like the blue lights! And your clock is nice and bright. Mine barely gets the faintest glow from the instrument lights, although I can see the temp gauge just fine. Hmmm. I'll get inside the dash tomorrow and take a look. Thanks for replying!

 

[H96669]

I like the blue but they'd also come in Red/Green/Yellow/Pink.

Them:

WLJH Canbus Ultra Bright 3030 Chip PC74 Twist Lock Socket T5 2721 73 74 Led Bulb Automotive Car Instrument Cluster Light Gauge Dash Dashboard Indicator Panel Lights Lamp 12V Blue - 10 Pack, Light Kit - Amazon Canada

WLJH Canbus Ultra Bright 3030 Chip PC74 Twist Lock Socket T5 2721 73 74 Led Bulb Automotive Car Instrument Cluster Light Gauge Dash Dashboard Indicator Panel Lights Lamp 12V Blue - 10 Pack in Light Kit.

www.amazon.ca

 

[dohalloran]

Yup. LED's are the way to go. I have a set of red ones as well. But the blue is very soothing and does not degrade your night vision, although arguably, the red IS better for that.

 

[baconsandwich]

Well, I got in there today. Much to my surprise I did not find a burned out bulb. Rather I found an empty socket by the clock! Guess the PO was too cheap to buy a bulb, lol. Anyway, LEDs are on order. Thanks again!

 

[baconsandwich]

There, that's better! Now if only the damn snow and ice would go away I could ride and enjoy...

 

[Kevdadi]

Gauges looks great- I like the lights, now yall have gotten me jealous. 😆 QUESTION: how the hell can I set the correct time on my clock?

 

[baconsandwich]

Gauges looks great- I like the lights, now yall have gotten me jealous. 😆 QUESTION: how the hell can I set the correct time on my clock?

There are two small buttons over the clock. One sets hours, the other minutes. You have to use the tip of a pen to push them, your finger will not work

 

[H96669]

Do not replace the alternator (charge) light with an LED.

 

[dohalloran]

Nor any other of those square box lights. Just the ones behind the gauges.