[Usualdosage]

Well, I'm frustrated as he// right now, so hopefully someone knows the answer to this probably very stupid question.

I'm rewiring the spaghetti the PO left me inside the headlight, and it seems as if my hi-beam indicator and possibly my OD indicator lights are burned out.

I have NO CLUE how to get to them. I've tried removing the whole cluster but that seems ridiculous.

Any tips before I break something?

 

[ernie12b]

1983 Honda VT500C SHADOW Parts, 1983 Honda VT500C SHADOW OEM Parts - BikeBandit.com

you need to remove the instrument cluster to open it and replace the bulbs. i did it to replace the temp gage light. the mounting bracket is in the way and it all has to come off to get to the lower bulbs.

 

[Usualdosage]

Wow, that, well, sucks.

Thanks for the info, ernie, much appreciated.

Seems like replaceable parts like that should be easier to access, y'know?

 

[ernie12b]

do yourself a favor. if you open it replace all the bulbs.

 

[Windwalker61]

+1 take it apart once and done. Little buggers are expensive, about $4 apiece if me memory serves. Only place I could find them was the dealer.

 

[still_bluenoser]

I've see on other forums guys installing small LED's as replacements. Almost last forever and less draw.

 

[Usualdosage]

I've see on other forums guys installing small LED's as replacements. Almost last forever and less draw.

Now THAT seems like a fantastic idea. Can I buy LED bulbs that fit in the socket? If so, where?