speedo backlight

kwellsqpr1 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Karma :

i dont think ive had a bcaklight on my speedo on a gilera smt50 for ages. dont eve know if i had it when i bought it brand new. how would i change a bulb if its gone? and i should have 1 yes?
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keeping it rubber side down

konsoli · Traffic Copper Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Karma :

It should be a case of, take the top front panel off with screwdrivers or alan keys, whatever.

Stand back, look at wiring, and go "Hmmm, electricity.".

Then take the bulb out and put a new one in, make sure you re-connect any connections you may have broken while playing with this.

When I was fixing my speedo, lost use of all my lights, had to re-strip front to rig it up again. It worked fine after, just need to check before you put it back together

kwellsqpr1 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Karma :

do you no how to get the front of my bike lol. its a rubber mounted thing dont have a clue
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keeping it rubber side down

konsoli · Traffic Copper Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Karma :

Hmmph.

Just checked a pic of your bike out though, the fairing between the indicators, above it. Look around that for any bolts. Should be a couple. Look from underneath on both ends, you may find them there.

EDIT: Just checked a bigger pic, are there 2 alan key bolts at the top of the forks? You may need to remove them, remember where everything goes though.

Also, does your bike resemble this one in any way, shape or form?

https://www.bikebros.co.jp/images/wallpaper/gilera/smt50_1024.jpg

kwellsqpr1 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Karma :

yea thats the bike. thanks for the help i remember seeing some screws near the front now ill have a lok tomorrow. thanks
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keeping it rubber side down

konsoli · Traffic Copper Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Karma :

no problem, just make sure you can get it back together easy.

When you get that bit off, don't try to take the fairing off, as there will be a lot of wiring attached to pieces inside of it. Just rest it slightly out on another bit. a few inches.

Rip the old bulb out the speedo, if in doubt, take that one to a garage or shop. get a new one, shove it in. back together.

good luck

Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

Use an LED, you will never have to worry about it again. Wink

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konsoli · Traffic Copper Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Karma :

Any update, kwellsqpr1?