'81 GS850G Gear Position Indicator Prob.

[suzukizone]

Hi, recently the "5" gear position lite failed on my '81 GS850G, #s 1-4 still display. I see the indicator is a single unit & not available. Anyone ever have this & found it to be repairable? I know I'm in 5th but miss seeing it confirmed as senility approaches.
Thank you.
DH

[tkent02]

Hi, recently the "5" gear position lite failed on my '81 GS850G, #s 1-4 still display. I see the indicator is a single unit & not available. Anyone ever have this & found it to be repairable? I know I'm in 5th but miss seeing it confirmed as senility approaches.
Thank you.
DH

I think on this model it's just a light bulb in a little window. Replace.

[bwringer]

I think on this model it's just a light bulb in a little window. Replace.

Yup.

If it's the one with the eensy-beansy wee teeny-tiny little bulb about the size of a grain of rice, you'll have a merry chase finding one.

IIRC, some well-stocked auto parts stores have a couple of choices of bulbs that will fit. I don't remember which one I ended up using, but I bought a couple of kinds and used the one that seemed closest in brightness.


If it's a larger bulb, with the base about 8-10mm across, you'll need to visit a motorcycle shoppe. The bulbs available at auto stores with the same base have a globe that's too wide.

[PAULYBOY]

If it's as small as some of Mercedes instrument and control panel lights, go to a dealer and ask to see part number 002-544-01-94 OR 072601-012230. these are both what we call weenie bulbs, smaller than peanut bulbs, with the type of base that just plugs in. It's what backlights all our A/C panels, cigarette lighters, gearshift indicvator lightup, and various control knob illumination on models from 1968 up to the present. About 2 bucks each.

[suzukizone]

'81 GS850G Gear Position Indicator

Thanks, I thought it was a integrated LED type device so if anything went, the whole unavailable unit had to be replaced. Will do. Thanks again.

DH:-D

[tkent02]

Thanks, I thought it was a integrated LED type device so if anything went, the whole unavailable unit had to be replaced.

If it is, they are hard to find. Once I just put a bulb in it's place that just lit up in top gear, that's all you need anyway. .... Well you don't really need any of it, do you?