XJ550 speedometer/tac bulb

The light in my Speedo went out so I’m gonna replace them for red bulbs. What kind of bulb does the gauge cluster use? I keep seeing different answers. I have an 82 Maxim 550

 

I replaced my 83 550 Maxim bulbs a couple decades ago with red. Nice effect.
Dont remember the exact model bulb, but they were readily available once I pulled them.

Style is similar to these, but can't vouch for wattage nor exact base size.

http://www.jacksonelectricsupply.co...MI7vfP_tCD3gIVQkSGCh1mDweJEAQYBCABEgIbWfD_BwE

 

How hard is is to get to the bulb? My tach is burned out. I don't ride much at night so I haven't really looked into it but I should.

 

very similar to this
bigfitz's Seca 550 Instrument Cluster Teardown


bulbs should be blade style 194 bulb, if a older cluster was put on the bike the bases will be cylinder style

 

Not hard. Take back off and you can get to the bulbs as I recall.

 

GAUGES:

Keeping up with the vital information is the responsibility of your gauges and instruments, and whether your bike uses the classic round analog gauges, or Yamaha's first attempt at "computer monitor" type of instrument clusters, we've got a selection of replacement parts for your devices.

Here is a good review of how to actually get to your bulbs so you can replace them! Although shown on an XJ550 model, the basic process is the same on all clusters:

https://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/bigfitzs-seca-550-instrument-cluster-teardown.116027/

XJ750 Maxim and XJ750 Seca clusters are illustrated here:

http://www.xj4ever.com/gauge cluster breakdown.pdf

And the XJ700 style gauges are shown here:

http://www.xj4ever.com/repairing your 700 gauges.pdf



Instrument Cluster Gauge & Warning Lights Bulbs:

All models except 1980-81 XJ650 Maxim and Midnight Maxim LED Dash Gauges, Turn Signal, and Warning Light Bulbs:

led1) Well, ain't technology great? They look brighter, are more efficient, and thus use alot less wattage to produce the same amount of light output, and thus these LED DASH GAUGE BULBS save you a bit of horsepower (less alternator output needed), and of course they'll basically outlive you and your bike!

These direct replacement bulbs install just like the original wedge-base bulbs (all models other than 1980-81 XJ650 Maxim/Midnight Maxim models), and have been evaluated and tested to provide the proper level of illumination without creating a night-time glare condition. NOTE: bulbs listed as being "much brighter than stock" means just that......and something to keep in mind when ordering. Typically, bulbs that are typically "always on" during night-time riding (such as the speedo and tacho faceplate illumination, and the blue high-beam warning indicator light) can be very distracting if you choose the "much brighter than stock" option, so choose wisely --- bigger isn't always better! On the other hand, must-get-your-attention lights (neutral, oil, warning, turn signals) can use the "much brighter than stock" bulbs if you are so inclined (but, be aware, when we say "much brighter than stock", we aren't kidding!).

Although there are a great variety of bulbs that are available for each bike/light position, you should choose the ones that match your level of illumination needs, and mix-or-match as needed. Pricing for each bulb is listed at the end of this section. And yes, you can use our white LED's even under the colored warning light plastic filters and still end up with the proper warning color (i.e. blue for high beam, yellow for turns, green for neutral, red for oil or warning).

NOTE: when used for speedometer and tachometer face illumination, all LED bulbs listed as "slightly brighter than stock incandescent bulbs" will create a small "visual hot spot" on the speedo and tach faceplate directly above the bulb location.


XJ550 Maxim models:
1982-83 XJ650 Maxim models:
1983 XJ750 Maxim and Midnight Maxim models:

Speedometer and tachometer illumination:

HCP356CW is the same brightness as a stock incandescent bulb and provides a white glow.
HCP356NW is the same brightness as a stock incandescent bulb and provides a white glow.
HCP356WW is the same brightness as a stock incandescent bulb and provides a white glow.
HCP356A is the same brightness as a stock incandescent bulb and provides a slight yellowish glow.
HCP356B is the same brightness as a stock incandescent bulb and provides a slight bluish glow.
HCP356G is the same brightness as a stock incandescent bulb and provides a slight greenish glow.
HCP356R is the same brightness as a stock incandescent bulb and provides a slight reddish glow.

HCP359NW is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb and provides a white glow.
HCP359G is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb and provides a slight greenish glow.
HCP359R is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb and provides a slight reddish glow.
HCP359A is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb and provides a slight yellowish glow.



Turn signal indicator light:

HCP356A is the same brightness as a stock incandescent bulb.

HCP355A is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP355CW is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP357NW is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP358A is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP14797A is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.


Oil light:

HCP354R is the same brightness as a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP356R is the same brightness as a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP357WW is the same brightness as a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP14797R is the same brightness as a stock incandescent bulb.

HCP355CW is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP357R is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP358R is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP359R is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.


Neutral light:

HCP355G is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP354G is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP356G is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP357G is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP358G is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP359G is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP14797G is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.


High-beam indicator:

HCP354B is the same brightness as a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP356CW is the same brightness as a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP356NW is the same brightness as a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP356WW is the same brightness as a stock incandescent bulb.

HCP356B is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP357B is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP357CW is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP357NW is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP357WW is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP358B is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP359B is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP359NW is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP14797B is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.
HCP14797CW is slightly brighter than a stock incandescent bulb.[/b]