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Dash too bright?
I'd like to dim the light from the dash on the RX3. It's a little too bright and a little distracting at night. I gather the illumination is from a/some bulbs, but I don't see any wattage values in the service manual or how to get to them.
This is probably easy if I just tear into the dash unit, but I'm lazy or scared...you decide.:hmm: Any ideas? |
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http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/151368...-1/s-l1000.jpg http://www.amazon.com/Lee-Filters-Ne...0_SR160%2C160_ |
Is that filter material easily removed?
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its just plastic sheeting, depends on what you use to adhere it. I would use some kind of silicone sealant that would peel off when you want to remove it.
Something like this, just a bead around the edges to seal it on, when your done just peel it all off. http://www.homedepot.com/p/DAP-Seal-...8351/100140056 |
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The dash LEDs are small and soldered, they would be tricky to replace for anything dimmer. |
I had some of this stuff sitting around and I thought it might be a good alternative.
http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/u...ccc8ac7a79.jpg I gave it a try and it seems to cut down on the light output. I haven't tried it while riding yet. You can see the difference around the edges as I didn't spend that much time cutting a perfect fit. At least with this you can remove and reattach as needed. http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/u...3d315a0c26.jpg And yes, I only have 679 miles on mine so far. It's downright sad.:cry: |
This has been on my mind also, thought the dash is just a bit too bright for my taste, was thinking of the window tint, had to do this to my K75 back in the US.
It's on my list of "To Do's"... |
After consulting with my brother the E.E., I don't want to get into the electronic solution to this. I like the window film idea!
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Rather than seal the film to the outside of the speedometer, perhaps you should remove the cover, and place the film on top of the display inside the speedometer. ;) This will keep the film in place without the need for any adhesives.
http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....postcount=4302 http://www.chinariders.net/attachmen...7&d=1444494956 The indicator lights on the right of the dashboard are covered with a film which contains silhouettes for the turn signal arrows, et cetera. If you remove that piece of film, the indicator lights will be much brighter. :) You will lose the symbols, but we know the colors for each symbol, so the symbols aren't really necessary. Top Green: Turn Signals Blue: High Beam Indicator Yellow: Low Fuel Warning Bottom Green: Neutral Red: Engine Warning Light, DTC Indicator http://content.onliner.by/forum/977/...6d49f24c1a.jpg |
I am assuming the indicator lights are colored LEDs. If the LEDs are white, then removing the film obviously will be a bad idea. ;)
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