RC51 LED mod

[R1]

If anyone is interested in having this done and already has the kit but not the equipment, PM me. I quite enjoyed it... sadly its not for my bike, but this is my first time modding electronics that go on a bike to a component level...

I just hope my wife doesnt flip out when the dash for her gixxah is all ripped apart... lol

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SHIT THEY ARE ON BACKWARDS!!!!!!

[Dieseldan]

forgive me but what does this do?

[R1]

forgive me but what does this do?

it changes the color of the LCD backlight...

i havent seen it up and running yet

seems pretty boring i guess, but its a simple mod.

[Dieseldan]

o nice sounds cool

[Half Squid]

my old RC51 already had this mod when I got it from Degsy. I really liked how it looked compaired to the lame stock green back light. & it's really visable at night! Can't wait for delivery Keith! You could have just stumbled apon a side job!

Thanks again, you will see how awesome it looks Wednesday.

[Half Squid]

Is it Wednesday yet?

Dropping off the paperwork so I can get the RC street legal afterwork. Can't wait to ride!!!!

[Half Squid]

Before and after pics...

This is the Before, not from my bike, but forgot to take that picture.
I also did not get a chance to take a New pic of the LED now, but this is my last RC with the same Mod, and it is identicle. Just wanted to thank Keith for his great work, and helping a fellow member out. & Then to go even further and deliver it to South East bumfuck! THANKS SO MUCH! I looks awesome! I will post the new picture tonight. This one is blurry... But you get the idea. There is a better one in my gallery here : http://www.nestreetriders.com/galler...d-display.html

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[Es_617]

That Looks Awsome i just asked about this mod about 3 days ago and was refered to your thread. On a Scale how hard was it?

[DB Duramax]

This guy is interested, how much would you charge and when could you do it?

[DaSarge]

Looks great Mike! Keith you did an awesome job

[klepsta]

I did this to my RR, and I like it waaay more than the stock orange backlight.

Good work.

[Pigman]

keith, I have a spare bum cluster that you can have if u wanna play and U wanna do the blues to my GSXR 1k....???

[SAB]

That looks excellent. Would it be possible to go from blue to red (05 R1)?

[The Snowman]

I like the blue. I wish it wasn't such a PITA to remove the cluster, or I'd have you do my cluster in blue as well. That stock orange is just hideous.

[R1]

Mike, nice to meet you and the family last night, it looks pissah. the ride really wasnt too bad, its nice that it only takes an hour to dive across the state lol

as for the mod, i have no problems doing any others, ill have to sit down when i get back from class and source out the stuff...

if you already have the kit PM me, but i am gonna find the LED's for a bunch of different makes and models tonight..

ill keep this thread updated as it goes...

Keith

[klepsta]

I like the blue. I wish it wasn't such a PITA to remove the cluster, or I'd have you do my cluster in blue as well. That stock orange is just hideous.

Take the whole upper off, take the cluster off. Takes like 20 minutes. When you reset the needle, do it with the bike running, and remember where your idle speed is set at.

[butcher bergs]

Keith, can you make mine shoot sparks?

[DB Duramax]

Keep me posted I want to get this done, I have been considering sending mine out to have it done, but if you are close I can just bring it to you.

Thanks

[R1]

That Looks Awsome i just asked about this mod about 3 days ago and was refered to your thread. On a Scale how hard was it?

not very hard, more time consuming than anything... just the learning curve for doing something new... the next one should take less than half the time.

This guy is interested, how much would you charge and when could you do it?

Not too much, considering there are some online for $60 or so, I can charge parts plus labor and have a one day turn around, but I havent done all the research yet, and unfortunately until i can crack open some other gauge clusters i dont know exactly which LED's are used for which bikes...

I am currently looking into it.

i do have the basic info for the ones for the RC51 so it will be easier to find

ill PM you tomorrow... read below for more info. I probably wont be charging labor for the first runs, but i would appreciate a contribution to a injured riders fund...

Looks great Mike! Keith you did an awesome job

Thank you Spence.

I was amazed at the difference it made myself...

keith, I have a spare bum cluster that you can have if u wanna play and U wanna do the blues to my GSXR 1k....???

Yes of course.... when could you meet up with the spare so i can source the parts?

That looks excellent. Would it be possible to go from blue to red (05 R1)?

Yes but as i said before, I am gonna have to crack open a gauge cluster to see exactly what package size component the LED's are

I like the blue. I wish it wasn't such a PITA to remove the cluster, or I'd have you do my cluster in blue as well. That stock orange is just hideous.

well if you want me to shoot down sometime when you do have it ripped out. that way i can see exactly which type LED's are used.

I can hook you up...

Keith, can you make mine shoot sparks?

Paul, for you... of course...

I have to ask though, what color do you want the sparks to be?
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I want to let you all now that the more gauges i get to take a look at the more LED sizes and colors i can get....

and due to the learning curve it could take more time than expected to get the right parts.

but once the LED's are in it would only be a matter of hours for the final install...

the only thing that i ask is for anyone who is the "first year make model" gauge i crack open you pay for the components which will be short money and make a small donation to the injured riders fund...

Ill find out which charity NESR like best and the money can go there, but once the ball is rolling i will have to charge for labor costs as it then becomes something more than helping you guys out...

btw PM me if you are interested and ill send you my schedule, that way if you are local and want to swing by so i can see what LED's would be needed i can get started....


Keith

[Mellentine]

Nice mod. I'll have to hook up with ya and have that done to mine. Great job.