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thunderpants

Hi

Hope you guys can help me.

On my '95 Thunderbird, the black plastic sheet that sits on top of the warning bulbs (shows neutral, oil, high beam, left/right signals etc) is a bit worn.

Do you guys know what the 'official' part name of this is called? Or alternatively, is it possible to make a replacement?

Many thanks,

Ian

Slinky

Triumph call it a "Lens, warning lights".

Part # is T2502081

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98 Thunderbird, 03 Speed Master

gregp

I made a replacement out of 1/8" lexan, and colored the lens with appropriately colored markers. The stock lens film was just too dark to be able to see the lights at all, unless it was dark out. I also replaced the bulbs with LED's as my stock lens was deformed where it had started to melt from the heat.

thunderpants

Thanks Slinky!

Just ordered this part from Triumph, I've also ordered some bright LEDs. Hopefully the thing will be more visible in sunlight.

Ian

ssevy

Ian,
I just did the LED thing, and it will be fine for you. I tried the LED high beam as well, but then switched it back to the old bulb, as it was too bright and distracting at night. Also, I started with white LEDs, but then took Mick's excellent advice and got greens for the turn signals, which are much more visible in the daylight. Just be careful when inserting the LEDs, as they have polarity, and will only light when inserted the correct direction. The sockets are also very delicate, so use care and some long needle nosed pliers or hemostats to get the reach you'll need. You'll love this upgrade!

MickMaguire

Didnt you just pull the rubber bulb holders fromt he bottom of the white plastic mount? its easy to change the bulbs then - no pliers etc.

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Mick...

Just remember; an awful lot of the free advice you will get on forums is worth exactly what you paid for it. There will always be somebody trying to convince you to do something really stupid, just because they did it or want to do it.

ssevy

That method is way too easy, and would greatly reduce the opportunity to screw things up. I don't recommend it

thunderpants

Hi chaps

I've done the LED replacements and all is good!

Also I replaced the "lens" (the black plastic thing with the indicator signs) with a new one I ordered from Triumph and its much better than the original one that came with the bike. It lets more light through so things are a LOT clearer in daylight.

Thanks for all your help

Ian