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GeneralTso · 10-15-2016, 10:43 AM

Took Swamp Thing out this morning and fired right up ran great! For those that have asked I totaled everything up and I'm all in $523.00, not bad.

BlackBike · 10-15-2016, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by GeneralTso

Took Swamp Thing out this morning and fired right up ran great! For those that have asked I totaled everything up and I'm all in $523.00, not bad.

Well that a good deal so far. Counting the cash is like counting the cost per bird in dove hunting eventually starts going the wrong way

. But your way ahead on the psychiatric fees.

GeneralTso · 10-15-2016, 02:53 PM

Yeah that's probably the last time I'll do the math!

Weldangrind · 10-15-2016, 03:52 PM

I discourage math also. Count the grin factor.

GeneralTso · 10-16-2016, 08:42 AM

So last night feeling good about Swamp Thing so decided to tear into the indicator lights and see why not working. So the good news is it is fully functional. The bad news I have to find those tiny builds it uses, all three where burned out. Going to try the local auto parts store this morning so we'll see how that goes.

Also put my speedometer back together, it was all loose and rattling but once I got it off and cleaned up turned out to be just two loose screws.

Weldangrind · 10-16-2016, 11:31 AM

The bulbs shouldn't be hard to find.

GeneralTso · 10-16-2016, 01:15 PM

That makes me way to happy haha!

BlackBike · 10-16-2016, 04:09 PM

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bright ..almost too bright but any change to led s mean that they will virtually last a lifetime.

These are the small t5 size

GeneralTso · 10-16-2016, 04:46 PM

Do they just plug into the existing socket? If so I may need to upgrade!

BlackBike · 10-16-2016, 04:56 PM

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Do they just plug into the existing socket? If so I may need to upgrade!

Yes, Known as a wedge bulb. Looks like you already got it taken care of. Even incandescent bulbs should last long time but doing lots of high speed on gravel is apt to cause lots of vibrations and failure, I went with 100% led to be done with it.

They fit, I think one of them I beefed up with a little foil for a tighter fit.

The licence plate bulb and the speedometer bulb was the t10 wedge. Don't over tighten the speedometer mount bolts and ruin the odo gears like I did if you replace bulb

Led s update the overall look and make it more modern feel.

Detours found some awesome park/signal/blinkers stalk lights for his rx3 which I would have liked to have found but I already replaced mine before he found those

GeneralTso · 10-16-2016, 05:38 PM

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The licence plate bulb and the speedometer bulb was the t10 wedge. Don't over tighten the speedometer mount bolts and ruin the odo gears like I did if you replace bulb

Led s update the overall look and make it more modern.

How does the speedometer come apart to replace the bulb? That's on thing I haven't figured out yet. Doe the trim ring unscrew or something? I don't want to break it but I'd like to replace the bulb.

GeneralTso · 10-16-2016, 05:49 PM

Nevermind I figured it out. I was making it too hard, just a little socket plug in the back haha.

GeneralTso · 10-20-2016, 10:15 PM

Fixed the speedo light. Bad bulb and corroded socket. Used one of those little LED. Worked nice, thanks for the tip blackbike

picture keeps showing blurry but is crystal clear in person.

Ariel Red Hunter · 10-20-2016, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GeneralTso

Fixed the speedo light. Bad bulb and corroded socket. Used one of those little LED. Worked nice, thanks for the tip blackbike

picture keeps showing blurry but is crystal clear in person.

I'd be tempted to black out the KMH dial, and put the MPH numbers out there. Does the odometer read in miles, or klicks.

GeneralTso · 10-20-2016, 10:28 PM

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Does the odometer read in miles, or klicks.

Never thought about it but I bet is KMs!! haha

10-15-2016, 10:43 AM	#1
GeneralTso Join Date: May 2016 Location: Middle TN Posts: 312	Cheetah Chat Took Swamp Thing out this morning and fired right up ran great! For those that have asked I totaled everything up and I'm all in $523.00, not bad. __________________ 2005 Kazuma Cheetah 200 (Swamp Thing)
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10-15-2016, 02:53 PM	#3
GeneralTso Join Date: May 2016 Location: Middle TN Posts: 312	Yeah that's probably the last time I'll do the math! __________________ 2005 Kazuma Cheetah 200 (Swamp Thing)
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10-15-2016, 03:52 PM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I discourage math also. Count the grin factor. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-16-2016, 08:42 AM	#5
GeneralTso Join Date: May 2016 Location: Middle TN Posts: 312	So last night feeling good about Swamp Thing so decided to tear into the indicator lights and see why not working. So the good news is it is fully functional. The bad news I have to find those tiny builds it uses, all three where burned out. Going to try the local auto parts store this morning so we'll see how that goes. Also put my speedometer back together, it was all loose and rattling but once I got it off and cleaned up turned out to be just two loose screws. __________________ 2005 Kazuma Cheetah 200 (Swamp Thing)
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10-16-2016, 11:31 AM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	The bulbs shouldn't be hard to find. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-16-2016, 04:09 PM	#8
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Bright ..almost too bright but any change to led s mean that they will virtually last a lifetime. These are the small t5 size __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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10-16-2016, 04:46 PM	#9
GeneralTso Join Date: May 2016 Location: Middle TN Posts: 312	Do they just plug into the existing socket? If so I may need to upgrade! __________________ 2005 Kazuma Cheetah 200 (Swamp Thing)
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10-16-2016, 05:49 PM	#12
GeneralTso Join Date: May 2016 Location: Middle TN Posts: 312	Nevermind I figured it out. I was making it too hard, just a little socket plug in the back haha. __________________ 2005 Kazuma Cheetah 200 (Swamp Thing)
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