Dash light question

frank123 · Nov 7, 2007

I just noticed when I rode my ST1300 home tonight that the dash left side control area (the headlight adjust knob and the 3 way push button) is not illumnaited. I honestly don't remember if they were like this before, but seem to remember seeing their labels back-lited during night riding. Can anybody help me to solve the puzzle please?

Sorry for the stupid question. I am still trying to get my ST1300 enough mileage for the 1st service, so pretty green here.

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thumperjdm · Nov 7, 2007

Mine have never been lighted.

NoBull · Nov 7, 2007

wish it was lighted...

st11ray · Nov 7, 2007

I ask myself every time I ride at night why didn't Honda illuminate those, especially the headlight adjust.

myhrdly · Nov 7, 2007

Mine don't light up either! But that isn't a big deal for me! I don't mess with those buttons anyway! Only time I even touch the 3 pad button is when I reset my trip. at gas stations!

What I wish they would do is illuminate the handle bar buttons! It would be nice to see the high low beam switch, and even the windshield adjustment button!! I'm always searching for those in the early mornings!!!!

Kim

frank123 · Nov 8, 2007

Thanks, folks.

Knowing it is supposed to be a "dark area" makes me feel better. I was worried some fuse might be blown somewhere in my new bike.

I do wish it is lighted, though. It seems to be inconsistent with the rest of the dash board design.

playfair · Apr 30, 2012

Finally got around to doing something about lighting the buttons and knob. One of those "wish list" items it seems you never get to, but after the last long night trip I felt unsafe fumbling around just to change the fuel economy display!

Sorry I didn't take installation pics, but it's pretty straight forward-
Pull the windscreen and inner shield cowl.
Drill a 3mm hole in the top of the dash at an angle aiming down at the cluster.
Glue a 3mm amber LED into the hole
Solder a 1.5k resistor (wanted half brightness @ ~10ma) inline
Ground the neg lead under a frame screw, and connected the pos to the dash light wire in the double connector to the instrument panel (it's the brn/blk wire on the larger connector).

Colossus · Apr 30, 2012

Never noticed, but I like Playfair's solution. It would be nice if the hi beams and windshield buttons were to light up at night. That would be handy.

RealST · May 1, 2012

playfair said:
Finally got around to doing something about lighting the buttons and knob. One of those "wish list" items it seems you never get to, but after the last long night trip I felt unsafe fumbling around just to change the fuel economy display!

Sorry I didn't take installation pics, but it's pretty straight forward-
Pull the windscreen and inner shield cowl.
Drill a 3mm hole in the top of the dash at an angle aiming down at the cluster.
Glue a 3mm amber LED into the hole
Solder a 1.5k resistor (wanted half brightness @ ~10ma) inline
Ground the neg lead under a frame screw, and connected the pos to the dash light wire in the double connector to the instrument panel (it's the brn/blk wire on the larger connector).

Sweet!

MaxPete · Nov 29, 2015

Hi All: this is an excellent mod - truly useful.

Would you you be able to prove part numbers for non-toaster types?:bow1:

Thanks!

Pete

MaxPete · Nov 29, 2015

Oops - typos. Dangel iPads!

That at should have been: "Would you be able to provide part numbers?"

thx!

P

Steve398 · Nov 29, 2015

Nice mod.... I don't do a whole lot of night riding but it's such a simple idea that I'll add it to my winter list for when I do. Thanks!

Dash light question

frank123

thumperjdm

Naty Von Ozirisz 1997-2011

NoBull

Twisties are your friend

st11ray

2006 ST1300

myhrdly

STOC# 6865

frank123

playfair

Colossus

RealST

MaxPete

MaxPete

Steve398

... another retired Black Rat.