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Message started by houstonbofh on 12/29/12 at 17:52:41

Title: Silly question, but is the Savage dash lit?
Post by houstonbofh on 12/29/12 at 17:52:41

While I am prettying up Aida's bike I started to wonder. I know the spedo does not have a trip odometer, but does it have lights? Her bike has never had them, and I wonder if I have another project...

Title: Re: Silly question, but is the Savage dash lit?
Post by verslagen1 on 12/29/12 at 18:26:30

Yes, there are lights for the dial, left, high beam and right turn and neutral.

Title: Re: Silly question, but is the Savage dash lit?
Post by ZAR on 12/29/12 at 18:32:21

53544E484F545559545D533B0 wrote:

They are from the factory, but I've never seen one on the road that the speedo light worked :o

Title: Re: Silly question, but is the Savage dash lit?
Post by houstonbofh on 12/29/12 at 18:45:08

0F1407550 wrote:

They are from the factory, but I've never seen one on the road that the speedo light worked :o

So is it worth trying to fix?

Title: Re: Silly question, but is the Savage dash lit?
Post by Cavi Mike on 12/29/12 at 18:46:54

Fix? You're just replacing a bulb.

Title: Re: Silly question, but is the Savage dash lit?
Post by jcstokes on 12/29/12 at 20:38:55

Yes my instrument light is still working after 12000 plus miles. Since you will have to remove the tank to replace the bulb be careful how you route the speedo cable when you replace the tank.

Title: Re: Silly question, but is the Savage dash lit?
Post by gdrseeker on 12/29/12 at 23:33:50

They are easy to replace, just pull the tank and from the back of the speedometer pull the cover where the bulb goes in. I pulled the old one out and got a new one from O'Riley auto parts. I was able to get a replacemt bulb and installed it back without any issues, everything works fine. My 1995 has all the backlight lights ont he speedometer working fine.

Title: Re: Silly question, but is the Savage dash lit?
Post by newriverjunkie on 12/30/12 at 06:28:42

3B2033610 wrote:

They are from the factory, but I've never seen one on the road that the speedo light worked :o

My '02 with almost 23xxx on the clock still lights up...great I probably just jinxed it...now it isn't gonna work anymore. Better go rub my rabbit foot and knock on some wood... :-/

Title: Re: Silly question, but is the Savage dash lit?
Post by Demin on 12/30/12 at 16:45:57

If they are all out,check the plug under the tank.Savages are good for those plugs to come undone.

Title: Re: Silly question, but is the Savage dash lit?
Post by ZAR on 12/30/12 at 17:21:25

As I stated above my speedo light is out,all the indicator lights work. I've been reluctant to pull the tank due to the clearance issue with the vac-sucker petcock. Figure when I do go there I'll set up a series of resistors and LED bulb and that should last the life of the bike.

Title: Re: Silly question, but is the Savage dash lit?
Post by Demin on 12/30/12 at 18:45:15

Ooop,not paying attention. :P

Title: Re: Silly question, but is the Savage dash lit?
Post by houstonbofh on 12/30/12 at 18:51:16

Thanks guys. All the indicator lights work fine, it is just not backlit. But since I have to fully pull the tank, I am going to replace the petcock while I am at it. Anyone know who has Raptor Petcocks cheap?

Title: Re: Silly question, but is the Savage dash lit?
Post by HondaLavis on 12/31/12 at 08:10:19

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-2004-2003-2002-2001-Yamaha-Raptor-660-Fuel-Gas-Petcock-Valve-Switch-Pump-/221069499708?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3378c4dd3c&vxp=mtr

Brand new, $23.50

Pulling the tank is easy if you remove the vac-sucker before pulling it off the frame. Can't have clearance issues if the petcock isn't there. :D

Title: Re: Silly question, but is the Savage dash lit?
Post by Steve H on 12/31/12 at 17:36:59

http://www.boats.net/parts/detail/yamaha/Y-5LP-24500-01-00.html

$17 and some change.