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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Dixon, CA
Posts: 75
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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. ![]() Any ideas? |
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 343
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Quote:
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
Posts: 25,977
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Is that filter material easily removed?
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 343
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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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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: England
Posts: 382
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![]() The dash LEDs are small and soldered, they would be tricky to replace for anything dimmer. |
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: San Marcos, CA
Posts: 31
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I had some of this stuff sitting around and I thought it might be a good alternative.
![]() 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. ![]() And yes, I only have 679 miles on mine so far. It's downright sad. ![]()
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Tigbauan, Iloilo City, Panay Island, Philippines
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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"...
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Dixon, CA
Posts: 75
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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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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
Posts: 25,054
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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.
![]() http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....postcount=4302 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. ![]() Top Green: Turn Signals Blue: High Beam Indicator Yellow: Low Fuel Warning Bottom Green: Neutral Red: Engine Warning Light, DTC Indicator ![]()
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Idaho
Posts: 25,054
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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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