that Old Tangerine Dream (problem bike these days... :( )

[MsTek]

Soo.. it's finally warm.

Been riding the bike a little bit.  It hasn't cut out again.  I am wondering if the connector on the battery wasn't tight enough.  I came up with a creative idea with a bit of spare pick foam I had around and reseated the connector.  Sor far so good.

I haven't really paid attention to the speedometer... I probably should. 

Now, I am ready to fix stuff again, though.  I still haven't done the rear turn signal.. I probably will look at it sometime this coming week. That being said, the front right turn signal now is dead- probably needs a bulb.

But question:  Why is it bad to replace with LEDs again?  Doesn't LED have less of a power draw on the bike battery?

I wish I could upgrade my instrument displays... I know that is very ambitious though.

People still love my bike in the street- as do I.  I just want to keep her running, and running better if I can.

-V-

[stopintime]

LED is seldom better, but always a pain to make flash correctly.

What's wrong with the speedo?

[MsTek]

It was bouncing all over and not keeping correct speed.  I don't know if it is still doing it as I don't tend to look at it when I am not on an expressway.  I will make a point to look next time I am out on it.

[stopintime]

Not important and most likely an easy fix - later.

Fix the turn signals first 

[MsTek]

Do you know what bulb to get?

See I actually have a set of LED signals but if I don't use those, I need a bulb.

[ducpainter]

Do you know what bulb to get?

See I actually have a set of LED signals but if I don't use those, I need a bulb.

Take the lens off, remove the bulb, read the number on it, and go to a store and buy one.

[stopintime]

The LED signals will flash too fast. Sell them / throw them in the garbage. Buy the cheapest you can find. Ebay?

From well known ValterMoto (both or do you only need one side?)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2002-2008-Ducati-most-Monster-models-TURN-SIGNAL-ASSEMBLY-53040103A-S31906201/163661183222?hash=item261af778f6:g:FEYAAOSwM0lcvmQm

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2002-2008-Ducati-most-Monster-models-TURN-SIGNAL-ASSEMBLY-53040093A-S31906200/163661183206?hash=item261af778e6:g:gsQAAOSwV4xcvmQl

Cheap
https://www.motorcyclestorehouse.com/product/913603

[MsTek]

So I took the light to Autozone to see about replacing the bulb.

Neither the guy or I could remove the bulb to look at what I needed to replace it with.  We didn't want to break the light.  Is there a trick to this?  Do I need to buy a whole new light?

I think she idles a little low now too.

Also, can you use LED BULBS at least?

[stopintime]

Like this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bulb-12V-10W-BA15S-SIDE-LIGHT-TAIL-FRONT-REAR-Motorcycle-Light-Car-Scooter-bike-/122239227249

Tiny squirt of WD40 or oil on the bulb base, then rotate to remove. Buy fuses when you're there. Take pictures to show the shop person what kind. Buy several and of different strength (5A, 10A a.s.o.)

You're not capable of fitting and making LED light work. Forget about them. Take our advice AND follow them. One at a time. Avoid chaos.

[S21FOLGORE]

So I took the light to Autozone to see about replacing the bulb.

Neither the guy or I could remove the bulb to look at what I needed to replace it with.  We didn't want to break the light.  Is there a trick to this?  Do I need to buy a whole new light?

I think she idles a little low now too.

Also, can you use LED BULBS at least?

What bulb(s) to get

The part # of automotive light bulbs are confusing, if you haven't been playing with them for long time.

So, let me explain quickly.

First, the base type.
For these Monster turn signals (2002-2008 ish), what you need to look at is...

Anything that says BA15S has the right base.
BA means Bayonet base, you push and twist to remove / install.
15 means 15 mm diameter base,
S means single contact

However, 1156, 1157 bulbs, for instance, have BA15S base, but the heads are too big.

This is important, because the turn signal bulb has to fit into the very confined space.

If you want to get this done quickly, go to NAPA and get this one.

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/LMA17311





Or, Amazon Prime

https://www.amazon.com/Wagner-Lighting-BP17311-Miniature-Bulb/dp/B000C902KM



They are the same thing.

[S21FOLGORE]

Forgot to tell you this.

To remove the light bulb, try to push it into the socket.
If it's reluctant to move, try a couple of times.

If you can feel the movement of the bulb, simply push it in and twist.

There may be come corrosion, they may be just lightly stuck.

As for LED bulbs and LED turn signals, follow the advice above.

You are not going to gain anything, you are not going to improve anything by switching to LED bulbs.

Just ordering the bulbs on Amazon Prime, or go to NAPA and get them is A WHOLE LOT EASIER and ,
most importantly, IT WORKS.
Way better than adding register to your circuit and do all extra work.

If you have a time, watch this video.
 

[MsTek]

Thanks!

I just ordered it off Amazon.  I'll try again this week to try to get the bulb out.  I was shocked that neither the automotive guy nor I could do it. We were so scared to break it!

[MsTek]

The odometer is definitely not okay.  It's bouncing all over the place.  I will try to get a clean video of it if I remember while riding. Not good becuase i am not sure what my speed is.. but I know I am not going from 60 to 120 and back in 3 seconds.

[stopintime]

Rust/corrotion at components/connectors/ inside the instrument cluster? First: Open, inspect, clean and dry. Then: leave a 'rice' type, drying bag before assembly.

Maybe it cures it...


How about them other things?

[MsTek]

Currently...

Stranded.

Odometer bounced all around, check engine light came on, boom... Dead.  And not near home. 😞