Well, the replacement was straightforward and now I've got working dash lights and a clock. Am happy! The fuel gauge may be more responsive also but it's too early to tell. I recommend the upgrade. Will pull the old instrument panel apart to see how the clock works, I expect it's powered by a battery.
Vision, I know this topic is an old thread but when you Opened up the instrument cluster were you able to access the needle for the gas gauge. Reason why I am asking is because my gas gauge when my scooter is off reads below E and I think it has something to do with the position of the needle moving. Im assuming I hit a bump or something that caused it to move out of place.