light cluster bulb replacements

[alehman]

hey guys, some of the bulbs in my light cluster on my 79K have gone and I need to replace them. where can I buy those without going through bike bandit, because sometimes they take forever to ship...

[Hellbilly429]

autozone carries them, don't remember the part number but just bring the bulbs in and they can match them for you.

[alehman]

thanks hellbilly.

[Hellbilly429]

No problem

[free2ride]

how difficult is the job? I only ask becasue I don't want to open the case and have springs etc fly all over the place.

secondary question: my trip odo is difficult to reset. if I decide to change a bulb [one oout on the tach] can I do something about the odo? and how difficult/easy is the job?

[shinyribs]

There is a recently pinned article in the lower part of the forum that details taking the gauges apart. Might be some info in there that would help.

[sgtslag]

I had to replace mine ('79 K) several years ago.  They're readily available, locally, either at Wal-Mart or an auto supply store.  Be sure to replace all of them!  You really do not want to repeat the procedure any time soon, as it is a hassle.  The gauges have some type of dampening fluid in them, and the Clymer manual cautions against leaving them face down too long, as the dampening fluid may leak out.  Don't panic about it, just don't leave them face down overnight, or any longer than is necessary.  I never had an issue, just an FYI.  Cheers!