Derf40 140 Posted March 14, 2020 I se nt my screen to AKATV for repair.when I got it back, I reinstalled it on my bike and it's looks and works great too. AKATV does great work and I highly recommend his service. Happy trails to all. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AKATV 839 Posted March 14, 2020 Thanks for the update and the kind words, glad to help out fellow riders and forum members If anyone has any non working parts speedometers for the Foreman 450 or Rancher 350 please let me know and we can work it out, as at this point I am completely out of spare parts for repairs 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LedFTed 1,135 Posted March 17, 2020 i finally put it in. looks good. outer screen is dirty. the sun is at my back, so picture aint as good as it could be. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AKATV 839 Posted March 17, 2020 Glad to see that you got it all back together and that it is working well I was wondering why you put black tape over your led lights? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LedFTed 1,135 Posted March 18, 2020 (edited) tape slid on green light., and oil light. the LED's are too bright, especially at night. i had them so only a tiny corner of light shines out. lol Edited March 18, 2020 by LedFTed why not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,591 Posted March 18, 2020 I've never seen black tape over those LEDs ... Before ...I'd would think the display back ground light would cause issues too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,719 Posted March 18, 2020 13 hours ago, LedFTed said: tape slid on green light., and oil light. the LED's are too bright, especially at night. i had them so only a tiny corner of light shines out. lol LOL. Get you some tint and put it on them! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,147 Posted March 18, 2020 I know from running at night in the boat , any light with making seeing hard------ What might look more professional than tape and work better to lessen the light blind and still be able to see the lights , get a pack of them self stick felt protector pads used for the bottom of ash trays and stuff , they come in an assortment pack of sizes cheap at Home Depot , use the one that fits and drive a nail thru thru the middle to create an orifice in it before sticking it over the light , they stick good and can handle getting wet and not make a mess with glue if you ever pull it off 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,591 Posted March 18, 2020 Can't those LEDs be changed out ?? I know 300 dash bulbs can ..... I changed mine to superbright wedge LEDs ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,969 Posted March 18, 2020 4 hours ago, _Wilson_™ said: Can't those LEDs be changed out ?? I know 300 dash bulbs can ..... I changed mine to superbright wedge LEDs ... no, they can not be changed out, they are made into the circuit board. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,591 Posted March 18, 2020 thanks for the clarification, shade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toodeep 1,759 Posted March 19, 2020 Easily would be the key word there. With a little know how (I don't have it) it could be done. The bulbs I think are just soldered in place on the circuit board. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LedFTed 1,135 Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) Scotch 33, or what ever number it is, works for me. it is electrical tape, the best, as far as i'm concerned,.. you got to consider the tape used v/s doing profound work, when a small bit of tape is used, to accomplish the goal, it is worth it. besides, i only, got a problem, at night with atv light's on the screen, those 3 light's. with that tape. i can still see the lights during the day. those three. i used to run at night, on Taylorsville Lake. better to run in the dark, than with boat lights on. you see better. Hard to explain for the uninitiated. best time for fishing cat's, for me. Plus shore patrol, was not as bad at the lakes. time's have changed. Oh well. Edited March 19, 2020 by LedFTed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,147 Posted March 19, 2020 45 minutes ago, LedFTed said: Scotch 33, or what ever number it is, works for me. it is electrical tape, the best, as far as i'm concerned,.. you got to consider the tape used v/s doing profound work, when a small bit of tape is used, to accomplish the goal, it is worth it. besides, i only, got a problem, at night with atv light's on the screen, those 3 light's. with that tape. i can still see the lights during the day. those three. i used to run at night, on Taylorsville Lake. better to run in the dark, than with boat lights on. you see better. Hard to explain for the uninitiated. best time for fishing cat's, for me. Plus shore patrol, was not as bad at the lakes. time's have changed. Oh well. I use to have a CDI till a couple of years back , when I drove at night I would put on a dim blue 12v light under the dash , the blue glow is amazing at making your night vision and glare better to deal with Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,147 Posted March 19, 2020 On my boat , all the dash lights are on two switch , not so nessacary and nessacary , the gps , depth finder and vhf are on dimmest setting , the running lights are recessed tear drops in the front and the rear is on back the fan tail , so you can't see not a spec of glare or light while running at night , it can look pretty wicked as the water illuminates is the only way you can tell they are on , when you hit a school of jellyfish and the water glows iridescent it is like a sci-fi movie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LedFTed 1,135 Posted March 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, Fishfiles said: On my boat , all the dash lights are on two switch , not so nessacary and nessacary , the gps , depth finder and vhf are on dimmest setting , the running lights are recessed tear drops in the front and the rear is on back the fan tail , so you can't see not a spec of glare or light while running at night , it can look pretty wicked as the water illuminates is the only way you can tell they are on , when you hit a school of jellyfish and the water glows iridescent it is like a sci-fi movie you got to show some picture's, if ya can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,147 Posted March 19, 2020 Of jellyfish at night ?? >> Need my matrix usb cord plugged into my brain , cause I ain't got one ----- Most of the time it is fluorescent green , I ave been where it is blue , think it is really the clarity and salinity of the water that affects the color -------I bet there are some videos on u-tube Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LedFTed 1,135 Posted March 21, 2020 On 3/19/2020 at 1:50 PM, Fishfiles said: Of jellyfish at night ?? >> Need my matrix usb cord plugged into my brain , cause I ain't got one ----- Most of the time it is fluorescent green , I ave been where it is blue , think it is really the clarity and salinity of the water that affects the color -------I bet there are some videos on u-tube Don't know, maybe want to, what ya put in your drink. Seems interesting though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LedFTed 1,135 Posted March 21, 2020 (edited) ^^^^ i understand the part about not having a brain. i see these people all the time. sometimes they post. What was in your drink, when you seen this? is it worth trying? if you would rather lay down while you discuss this, i will understand. just send a CD. i promise i won't make copies. lol Edited March 21, 2020 by LedFTed just because Share this post Link to post Share on other sites