Speedo Light Out.

[Water Warrior 2]

Just a little light but how do I replace it ?? The speedo illumination light went out the other day. Grumble grumble here. Anyone know how to get at it ?? Everything else works so it can only be the bulb by process of elimination. Thanks in advance.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

Just a little light but how do I replace it ??

No problem, I think as I walk out to the garage.........Oops, looks like a big problem! :skull:
Not much space in there.

Could also be a loose wire.

[Water Warrior 2]

Looks to be time consuming but hopefully simple. Time to look up an exploded view of the speedo and go from there.

[Joho]

Did you ever get this replaced? Mine went out and I was looking for some advice on where to begin.

[Water Warrior 2]

Nope. Haven't even looked at it yet. Not much incentive to tear the speedo apart when Lynda rarely rides at night and rarely looks at the speedo anyway. I think I will wait for winter to settle in and the bike is in hibernation mode.

[goneoutflying]

I am looking into a better way to light the speedo. I ride mostly at night and I can see my speed well but not my tripometer. This would be nice to see so I could know if I am running low on fuel. I will let you know if I figure something out.

[alanmcorcoran]

Crazy idea: Before you take off, subtract the trip mileage from the odometer mileage. Then add 150 (or 160, or 180, if you are feeling lucky, punk.) MEMORIZE that number. Get on and ride. If your mileage starts to approach the number you memorized (you can see the odometer quite nicely) then you need to stop for gas. Repeat the above after you fill up.

You're welcome!

-The Guy That is Too Lazy To Modify His GZ.

[Sarris]

My speedo light is out as well, but I've been to lazy to fix as I don't use the GeeZer much for night riding.

There are actually two speedometer light bulbs. You have to remove the back of the speedo shell to get at them. Just remove the one screw centered in the back of the chrome shell and slide it off to get to the bulbs.

Be sure to get the correct light bulb by wattage.

Look at page 23 of the parts manual for a good diagram.

[goneoutflying]

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

Crazy idea: Before you take off, subtract the trip mileage from the odometer mileage. Then add 150 (or 160, or 180, if you are feeling lucky, punk.) MEMORIZE that number. Get on and ride. If your mileage starts to approach the number you memorized (you can see the odometer quite nicely) then you need to stop for gas. Repeat the above after you fill up.

You're welcome!

-The Guy That is Too Lazy To Modify His GZ.

Thats usually what I do now, or i could switch to reserve when I run out of gas. However I'm thinking that one of my spedo lights is out because It is really dim, even the odometer is hard to read. But it is not much of a problem, just a minor inconvenience. I have other work on my gz that needs to be done first.

[alanmcorcoran]

goneout - I like your quote! So apropos for our times of imaginary logic and wishful thinking!