Should I be able to see my speedo at night?

[klyong82]

I want to install brighter ones behind my speedo. I can see, but want brighter. What can I replace the bulb with?

My original bulbs were 1.7W and when I was at Mt Eden Motorcycles they sold me 3.4W saying it won't be a problem. I change 2 out of my 5 bulbs with the 3.4W. Significantly brighter and is still working after 1 and the half years.

Imagine if you can get coloured bulbs? breakaway you can make a multi coloured speedo woohooooo

[Pancakes]

Imagine if you can get coloured bulbs? breakaway you can make a multi coloured speedo woohooooo

Our car failed a WOF once for the high stop light being "not red enough". The guy told my wife his mate would put a new one in on the spot for only $40!
I got 40 cents of celophane and wrapped it over the bulb a few times. Easy peasy! It's been in there over a year now and hasn't melted or anything.

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G'day A_H,

I put new bulbs in my GN very early on when I had it as the originals were useless. Things were fine after that.

Heads Up and Enjoy

[delusionz]

Would just like to add that blown bulbs are common on Chinese makes. You may need to get at the source of the problem if you experience repetitive bulb blowouts, possibly the alternator or rectifier. If you can do so, check the wiring for adequate gauge & any possible shorting as well as checking if you have the right fuses.

Last thing you need is for your tail light to go out at night.

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Thanks for all the input guys. Unfortunately my speedo cable has gone and f**ked itself, so I can't see my speedo during day or night