Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Temporary Lighting repair
Mine is still too pretty to go rat, I would love to have something out of Mad Max. Maybe with a road kill covered seat, and a set of antlers. I would have to imagine cagers would give you a wide berth. On 6/23/10, Joey Kelley wrote: > Somewhere I have a picture of me next to my 450 - holding a sign and a > trophy - #1 RAT Bike at a local United Bikers of Maine show. > Competition wasn't stiff and I had a tiger tail hanging off the end of > the luggage rack. > :-) >-Joey > > On Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 7:43 AM, Allen Thomas wrote: >> Just as an fyi, on my 92 you just remove two screws and the gague will >> come out of the cup. From there just pull the bulb and wires from >> their socket in the back of the gague. Reverse to replace. Maybe a 10 >> minute process if you also spill your beer. While the flashlights have >> the added benefit of attracting attention.. You're delving into rat >> bike territory. >> >> On 6/23/10, mongoose22p wrote: >>> i have a 82 750 with the same problem everything works except the inst >>> lights no fuses blown also my gas guage doesnt work good luck with it >>> steve knoxville tn >>> >>> On Jun 18, 1:05 pm, Joey Kelley wrote: Hello All, Most of the time I ride during the day - so this problem is not an issue. However, I'm looking at doing some longer day trips in the next few weeks and that will probably entail some riding after dark. Perhaps multiple hours worth. My gauge lights don't work. I know that it is probably a simple bulb replacement - but - frankly - I don't want to tear into the bike and attempt to fix them with everything else working fine. Perhaps this winter I'll get to it. So - how do I temporarily light up my gauges at night?? Any suggestion (within reason!) is welcome! Thanks! -Joey 82 CB450 SC >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > -- Sent from my mobile device -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Temporary Lighting repair
You know - that might work as well When / if these two flashlights go under - I might go that route. Thanks! -Joey On Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 7:54 AM, greenzer...@gmail.com wrote: > U know I think that comment was directed at me But i just can fogure > out why I was going to sugest getting led book lights and set them to > light your clusters > > -Original Message- > Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 7:02:39 am > To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > From: "Joey Kelley" > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Temporary Lighting repair > > You know - the thought did cross my mind. However - I'm reserving the > Helmet Zip tying for my light saber. Easier to defend myself against > the Sith if I can ride and use my head for defense. > -Obi-Wan Joey > > On Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 10:18 PM, Kyle Munz wrote: >> You could try ziptie-ing it to your helmet. >> >> On 6/22/10, Joey Kelley wrote: >>> Hello All, >>> Well mustering the best in engineering (you might question >>> that after what I'm about to describe) I mustered up a temporary >>> solution to my lack of gauge lights. >>> Went to the hardware store - picked up a pair of LED >>> flashlights ($2.50 /each) and used plastic wire ties (aka cable wraps) >>> to attach each flashlight near the brake fluid reservoir and the left >>> hand side hand grip. A little adjusting later - the right hand one >>> shines on the speedometer, the left hand one shines on the tach, (both >>> cross on the instrument panel) and provide just enough illumination >>> that I can clearly see the gauges and not too much to look like I'm >>> lighting up the sky. >>> DOT approved? Probably not. Workable - yes. Advantage, no >>> tearing apart of perfectly working gauges and wiring - disadvantage >>> battery replacement required and not exactly legal >>> -Joey (last of the great bike Mechanics. Really.) >>> >>> On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 1:37 PM, Joey Kelley wrote: >>>> Everything else is ok - your comment about the two lights makes me >>>> even more curious, the bike appears to have been re-wired since it >>>> left the factory - however - I have never bothered to dig any deeper >>>> than the obvious re-routing of wires to see why or what was done. The >>>> fuses were checked at one point - that might have been 10 years ago >>>> though so I might have missed something. I should take my own advice >>>> and just replace them all on principal. >>>> I'll do that shortly and let everyone know. >>>> Thanks Gene! >>>> -Joey >>>> >>>> On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 1:29 PM, Gene Henry wrote: >>>>> The schematic at >>>>> http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1982-honda-motorcycle-cb450sc/o/m14678 shows >>>>> two bulbs in each of the two instrument clusters so I think it unlikely >>>>> they >>>>> have all burned out. More likely a wiring/fuse problem. I have a 84 >>>>> CB650SC with an entirely different single instrument cluster so I can't >>>>> help >>>>> much. >>>>> >>>>> Do all the other circuits and light work OK? >>>>> >>>>> Gene >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> >> -Kyle >> >> -- >> You recei > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > -- -Joey Kelley Need Computer Technical support? http://www.crossloop.com/JoeyKelleyComputerServices At your service - via remote control! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Temporary Lighting repair
U know I think that comment was directed at me But i just can fogure out why I was going to sugest getting led book lights and set them to light your clusters -Original Message- Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 7:02:39 am To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com From: "Joey Kelley" Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Temporary Lighting repair You know - the thought did cross my mind. However - I'm reserving the Helmet Zip tying for my light saber. Easier to defend myself against the Sith if I can ride and use my head for defense. -Obi-Wan Joey On Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 10:18 PM, Kyle Munz wrote: > You could try ziptie-ing it to your helmet. > > On 6/22/10, Joey Kelley wrote: >> Hello All, >> Well mustering the best in engineering (you might question >> that after what I'm about to describe) I mustered up a temporary >> solution to my lack of gauge lights. >> Went to the hardware store - picked up a pair of LED >> flashlights ($2.50 /each) and used plastic wire ties (aka cable wraps) >> to attach each flashlight near the brake fluid reservoir and the left >> hand side hand grip. A little adjusting later - the right hand one >> shines on the speedometer, the left hand one shines on the tach, (both >> cross on the instrument panel) and provide just enough illumination >> that I can clearly see the gauges and not too much to look like I'm >> lighting up the sky. >> DOT approved? Probably not. Workable - yes. Advantage, no >> tearing apart of perfectly working gauges and wiring - disadvantage >> battery replacement required and not exactly legal >> -Joey (last of the great bike Mechanics. Really.) >> >> On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 1:37 PM, Joey Kelley wrote: >>> Everything else is ok - your comment about the two lights makes me >>> even more curious, the bike appears to have been re-wired since it >>> left the factory - however - I have never bothered to dig any deeper >>> than the obvious re-routing of wires to see why or what was done. The >>> fuses were checked at one point - that might have been 10 years ago >>> though so I might have missed something. I should take my own advice >>> and just replace them all on principal. >>> I'll do that shortly and let everyone know. >>> Thanks Gene! >>> -Joey >>> >>> On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 1:29 PM, Gene Henry wrote: >>>> The schematic at >>>> http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1982-honda-motorcycle-cb450sc/o/m14678 shows >>>> two bulbs in each of the two instrument clusters so I think it unlikely >>>> they >>>> have all burned out. More likely a wiring/fuse problem. I have a 84 >>>> CB650SC with an entirely different single instrument cluster so I can't >>>> help >>>> much. >>>> >>>> Do all the other circuits and light work OK? >>>> >>>> Gene >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >> To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >> >> > > > -- > > -Kyle > > -- > You recei -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Temporary Lighting repair
Somewhere I have a picture of me next to my 450 - holding a sign and a trophy - #1 RAT Bike at a local United Bikers of Maine show. Competition wasn't stiff and I had a tiger tail hanging off the end of the luggage rack. :-) -Joey On Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 7:43 AM, Allen Thomas wrote: > Just as an fyi, on my 92 you just remove two screws and the gague will > come out of the cup. From there just pull the bulb and wires from > their socket in the back of the gague. Reverse to replace. Maybe a 10 > minute process if you also spill your beer. While the flashlights have > the added benefit of attracting attention.. You're delving into rat > bike territory. > > On 6/23/10, mongoose22p wrote: >> i have a 82 750 with the same problem everything works except the inst >> lights no fuses blown also my gas guage doesnt work good luck with it >> steve knoxville tn >> >> On Jun 18, 1:05 pm, Joey Kelley wrote: >>> Hello All, >>> Most of the time I ride during the day - so this problem is >>> not an issue. However, I'm looking at doing some longer day trips in >>> the next few weeks and that will probably entail some riding after >>> dark. Perhaps multiple hours worth. >>> My gauge lights don't work. I know that it is probably a >>> simple bulb replacement - but - frankly - I don't want to tear into >>> the bike and attempt to fix them with everything else working fine. >>> Perhaps this winter I'll get to it. >>> So - how do I temporarily light up my gauges at night?? Any >>> suggestion (within reason!) is welcome! >>> Thanks! >>> -Joey >>> 82 CB450 SC > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Temporary Lighting repair
Just as an fyi, on my 92 you just remove two screws and the gague will come out of the cup. From there just pull the bulb and wires from their socket in the back of the gague. Reverse to replace. Maybe a 10 minute process if you also spill your beer. While the flashlights have the added benefit of attracting attention.. You're delving into rat bike territory. On 6/23/10, mongoose22p wrote: > i have a 82 750 with the same problem everything works except the inst > lights no fuses blown also my gas guage doesnt work good luck with it > steve knoxville tn > > On Jun 18, 1:05 pm, Joey Kelley wrote: >> Hello All, >> Most of the time I ride during the day - so this problem is >> not an issue. However, I'm looking at doing some longer day trips in >> the next few weeks and that will probably entail some riding after >> dark. Perhaps multiple hours worth. >> My gauge lights don't work. I know that it is probably a >> simple bulb replacement - but - frankly - I don't want to tear into >> the bike and attempt to fix them with everything else working fine. >> Perhaps this winter I'll get to it. >> So - how do I temporarily light up my gauges at night?? Any >> suggestion (within reason!) is welcome! >> Thanks! >> -Joey >> 82 CB450 SC > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > -- Sent from my mobile device -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Temporary Lighting repair
You know - the thought did cross my mind. However - I'm reserving the Helmet Zip tying for my light saber. Easier to defend myself against the Sith if I can ride and use my head for defense. -Obi-Wan Joey On Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 10:18 PM, Kyle Munz wrote: > You could try ziptie-ing it to your helmet. > > On 6/22/10, Joey Kelley wrote: >> Hello All, >> Well mustering the best in engineering (you might question >> that after what I'm about to describe) I mustered up a temporary >> solution to my lack of gauge lights. >> Went to the hardware store - picked up a pair of LED >> flashlights ($2.50 /each) and used plastic wire ties (aka cable wraps) >> to attach each flashlight near the brake fluid reservoir and the left >> hand side hand grip. A little adjusting later - the right hand one >> shines on the speedometer, the left hand one shines on the tach, (both >> cross on the instrument panel) and provide just enough illumination >> that I can clearly see the gauges and not too much to look like I'm >> lighting up the sky. >> DOT approved? Probably not. Workable - yes. Advantage, no >> tearing apart of perfectly working gauges and wiring - disadvantage >> battery replacement required and not exactly legal >> -Joey (last of the great bike Mechanics. Really.) >> >> On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 1:37 PM, Joey Kelley wrote: >>> Everything else is ok - your comment about the two lights makes me >>> even more curious, the bike appears to have been re-wired since it >>> left the factory - however - I have never bothered to dig any deeper >>> than the obvious re-routing of wires to see why or what was done. The >>> fuses were checked at one point - that might have been 10 years ago >>> though so I might have missed something. I should take my own advice >>> and just replace them all on principal. >>> I'll do that shortly and let everyone know. >>> Thanks Gene! >>> -Joey >>> >>> On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 1:29 PM, Gene Henry wrote: The schematic at http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1982-honda-motorcycle-cb450sc/o/m14678 shows two bulbs in each of the two instrument clusters so I think it unlikely they have all burned out. More likely a wiring/fuse problem. I have a 84 CB650SC with an entirely different single instrument cluster so I can't help much. Do all the other circuits and light work OK? Gene >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >> To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >> >> > > > -- > > -Kyle > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > -- -Joey Kelley Need Computer Technical support? http://www.crossloop.com/JoeyKelleyComputerServices At your service - via remote control! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Temporary Lighting repair
Too funny! On 6/22/10, Kyle Munz wrote: > You could try ziptie-ing it to your helmet. > > On 6/22/10, Joey Kelley wrote: >> Hello All, >> Well mustering the best in engineering (you might question >> that after what I'm about to describe) I mustered up a temporary >> solution to my lack of gauge lights. >> Went to the hardware store - picked up a pair of LED >> flashlights ($2.50 /each) and used plastic wire ties (aka cable wraps) >> to attach each flashlight near the brake fluid reservoir and the left >> hand side hand grip. A little adjusting later - the right hand one >> shines on the speedometer, the left hand one shines on the tach, (both >> cross on the instrument panel) and provide just enough illumination >> that I can clearly see the gauges and not too much to look like I'm >> lighting up the sky. >> DOT approved? Probably not. Workable - yes. Advantage, no >> tearing apart of perfectly working gauges and wiring - disadvantage >> battery replacement required and not exactly legal >> -Joey (last of the great bike Mechanics. Really.) >> >> On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 1:37 PM, Joey Kelley wrote: >>> Everything else is ok - your comment about the two lights makes me >>> even more curious, the bike appears to have been re-wired since it >>> left the factory - however - I have never bothered to dig any deeper >>> than the obvious re-routing of wires to see why or what was done. The >>> fuses were checked at one point - that might have been 10 years ago >>> though so I might have missed something. I should take my own advice >>> and just replace them all on principal. >>> I'll do that shortly and let everyone know. >>> Thanks Gene! >>> -Joey >>> >>> On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 1:29 PM, Gene Henry wrote: The schematic at http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1982-honda-motorcycle-cb450sc/o/m14678 shows two bulbs in each of the two instrument clusters so I think it unlikely they have all burned out. More likely a wiring/fuse problem. I have a 84 CB650SC with an entirely different single instrument cluster so I can't help much. Do all the other circuits and light work OK? Gene >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >> To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >> >> > > > -- > > -Kyle > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > -- Sent from my mobile device -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Temporary Lighting repair
I like it Joey! Graham On Jun 22, 2010, at 10:01 PM, Joey Kelley wrote: Hello All, Well mustering the best in engineering (you might question that after what I'm about to describe) I mustered up a temporary solution to my lack of gauge lights. Went to the hardware store - picked up a pair of LED flashlights ($2.50 /each) and used plastic wire ties (aka cable wraps) to attach each flashlight near the brake fluid reservoir and the left hand side hand grip. A little adjusting later - the right hand one shines on the speedometer, the left hand one shines on the tach, (both cross on the instrument panel) and provide just enough illumination that I can clearly see the gauges and not too much to look like I'm lighting up the sky. DOT approved? Probably not. Workable - yes. Advantage, no tearing apart of perfectly working gauges and wiring - disadvantage battery replacement required and not exactly legal -Joey (last of the great bike Mechanics. Really.) On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 1:37 PM, Joey Kelley wrote: Everything else is ok - your comment about the two lights makes me even more curious, the bike appears to have been re-wired since it left the factory - however - I have never bothered to dig any deeper than the obvious re-routing of wires to see why or what was done. The fuses were checked at one point - that might have been 10 years ago though so I might have missed something. I should take my own advice and just replace them all on principal. I'll do that shortly and let everyone know. Thanks Gene! -Joey On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 1:29 PM, Gene Henry wrote: The schematic at http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1982-honda- motorcycle-cb450sc/o/m14678 shows two bulbs in each of the two instrument clusters so I think it unlikely they have all burned out. More likely a wiring/fuse problem. I have a 84 CB650SC with an entirely different single instrument cluster so I can't help much. Do all the other circuits and light work OK? Gene -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers +unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/ group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Temporary Lighting repair
You could try ziptie-ing it to your helmet. On 6/22/10, Joey Kelley wrote: > Hello All, > Well mustering the best in engineering (you might question > that after what I'm about to describe) I mustered up a temporary > solution to my lack of gauge lights. > Went to the hardware store - picked up a pair of LED > flashlights ($2.50 /each) and used plastic wire ties (aka cable wraps) > to attach each flashlight near the brake fluid reservoir and the left > hand side hand grip. A little adjusting later - the right hand one > shines on the speedometer, the left hand one shines on the tach, (both > cross on the instrument panel) and provide just enough illumination > that I can clearly see the gauges and not too much to look like I'm > lighting up the sky. > DOT approved? Probably not. Workable - yes. Advantage, no > tearing apart of perfectly working gauges and wiring - disadvantage > battery replacement required and not exactly legal > -Joey (last of the great bike Mechanics. Really.) > > On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 1:37 PM, Joey Kelley wrote: >> Everything else is ok - your comment about the two lights makes me >> even more curious, the bike appears to have been re-wired since it >> left the factory - however - I have never bothered to dig any deeper >> than the obvious re-routing of wires to see why or what was done. The >> fuses were checked at one point - that might have been 10 years ago >> though so I might have missed something. I should take my own advice >> and just replace them all on principal. >> I'll do that shortly and let everyone know. >> Thanks Gene! >> -Joey >> >> On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 1:29 PM, Gene Henry wrote: >>> The schematic at >>> http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1982-honda-motorcycle-cb450sc/o/m14678 shows >>> two bulbs in each of the two instrument clusters so I think it unlikely >>> they >>> have all burned out. More likely a wiring/fuse problem. I have a 84 >>> CB650SC with an entirely different single instrument cluster so I can't >>> help >>> much. >>> >>> Do all the other circuits and light work OK? >>> >>> Gene > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > -- -Kyle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Temporary Lighting repair
Hello All, Well mustering the best in engineering (you might question that after what I'm about to describe) I mustered up a temporary solution to my lack of gauge lights. Went to the hardware store - picked up a pair of LED flashlights ($2.50 /each) and used plastic wire ties (aka cable wraps) to attach each flashlight near the brake fluid reservoir and the left hand side hand grip. A little adjusting later - the right hand one shines on the speedometer, the left hand one shines on the tach, (both cross on the instrument panel) and provide just enough illumination that I can clearly see the gauges and not too much to look like I'm lighting up the sky. DOT approved? Probably not. Workable - yes. Advantage, no tearing apart of perfectly working gauges and wiring - disadvantage battery replacement required and not exactly legal -Joey (last of the great bike Mechanics. Really.) On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 1:37 PM, Joey Kelley wrote: > Everything else is ok - your comment about the two lights makes me > even more curious, the bike appears to have been re-wired since it > left the factory - however - I have never bothered to dig any deeper > than the obvious re-routing of wires to see why or what was done. The > fuses were checked at one point - that might have been 10 years ago > though so I might have missed something. I should take my own advice > and just replace them all on principal. > I'll do that shortly and let everyone know. > Thanks Gene! > -Joey > > On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 1:29 PM, Gene Henry wrote: >> The schematic at >> http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1982-honda-motorcycle-cb450sc/o/m14678 shows >> two bulbs in each of the two instrument clusters so I think it unlikely they >> have all burned out. More likely a wiring/fuse problem. I have a 84 >> CB650SC with an entirely different single instrument cluster so I can't help >> much. >> >> Do all the other circuits and light work OK? >> >> Gene -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Temporary Lighting repair
Everything else is ok - your comment about the two lights makes me even more curious, the bike appears to have been re-wired since it left the factory - however - I have never bothered to dig any deeper than the obvious re-routing of wires to see why or what was done. The fuses were checked at one point - that might have been 10 years ago though so I might have missed something. I should take my own advice and just replace them all on principal. I'll do that shortly and let everyone know. Thanks Gene! -Joey On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 1:29 PM, Gene Henry wrote: > The schematic at > http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1982-honda-motorcycle-cb450sc/o/m14678 shows > two bulbs in each of the two instrument clusters so I think it unlikely they > have all burned out. More likely a wiring/fuse problem. I have a 84 > CB650SC with an entirely different single instrument cluster so I can't help > much. > > Do all the other circuits and light work OK? > > Gene > > - Original Message - > From: Joey Kelley > To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 12:05 PM > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Temporary Lighting repair > Hello All, > Most of the time I ride during the day - so this problem is > not an issue. However, I'm looking at doing some longer day trips in > the next few weeks and that will probably entail some riding after > dark. Perhaps multiple hours worth. > My gauge lights don't work. I know that it is probably a > simple bulb replacement - but - frankly - I don't want to tear into > the bike and attempt to fix them with everything else working fine. > Perhaps this winter I'll get to it. > So - how do I temporarily light up my gauges at night?? Any > suggestion (within reason!) is welcome! > Thanks! > -Joey > 82 CB450 SC > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > -- -Joey Kelley Need Computer Technical support? http://www.crossloop.com/JoeyKelleyComputerServices At your service - via remote control! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Temporary Lighting repair
The schematic at http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1982-honda-motorcycle-cb450sc/o/m14678 shows two bulbs in each of the two instrument clusters so I think it unlikely they have all burned out. More likely a wiring/fuse problem. I have a 84 CB650SC with an entirely different single instrument cluster so I can't help much. Do all the other circuits and light work OK? Gene - Original Message - From: Joey Kelley To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 12:05 PM Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Temporary Lighting repair Hello All, Most of the time I ride during the day - so this problem is not an issue. However, I'm looking at doing some longer day trips in the next few weeks and that will probably entail some riding after dark. Perhaps multiple hours worth. My gauge lights don't work. I know that it is probably a simple bulb replacement - but - frankly - I don't want to tear into the bike and attempt to fix them with everything else working fine. Perhaps this winter I'll get to it. So - how do I temporarily light up my gauges at night?? Any suggestion (within reason!) is welcome! Thanks! -Joey 82 CB450 SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
[Nighthawk Lovers] Temporary Lighting repair
Hello All, Most of the time I ride during the day - so this problem is not an issue. However, I'm looking at doing some longer day trips in the next few weeks and that will probably entail some riding after dark. Perhaps multiple hours worth. My gauge lights don't work. I know that it is probably a simple bulb replacement - but - frankly - I don't want to tear into the bike and attempt to fix them with everything else working fine. Perhaps this winter I'll get to it. So - how do I temporarily light up my gauges at night?? Any suggestion (within reason!) is welcome! Thanks! -Joey 82 CB450 SC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lov...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
