Aftermarket Speedometer? Anyone?

[SocialAnomaly99]

I mounted them using the OEM rubber cushions that came on my 77 GS750. I fabbed up a custom mounting bracket that allowed for better spacing of the gauges. The needle on the speedo began to bounce and bob around 500miles, and finally stopped moving all together at about 650miles. My tach needle simply fell off and just rattled around the inside of the gauge soon after the speedo broke.

 

[Jmanor]

I mounted them using the OEM rubber cushions that came on my 77 GS750. I fabbed up a custom mounting bracket that allowed for better spacing of the gauges. The needle on the speedo began to bounce and bob around 500miles, and finally stopped moving all together at about 650miles. My tach needle simply fell off and just rattled around the inside of the gauge soon after the speedo broke.

Is that more of a product issue not dimecity? Did they swap out for another one as in within 30 days or just didn't do anything about it?

 

[Jmanor]

easy to replace. make sure you get a speedo with a ratio of 2240:60 so it reads correctly.

you also need to make sure it takes your squared speedo cable end.

this is the one i purchased, works great.
http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vinta...ack-face-led-speedo-speedometer-25-7032b.html

there are others online if you search "2240:60 speedometer."

What's difference between the link and this one, except price? http://www.dimecitycycles.com/2-5-i...with-black-face-and-led-indicator-lights.html

 

[SocialAnomaly99]

I sent the gauges in and he refunded them. It was quite an ordeal, but we got it sorted out.

 

[Jmanor]

easy to replace. make sure you get a speedo with a ratio of 2240:60 so it reads correctly.

you also need to make sure it takes your squared speedo cable end.

this is the one i purchased, works great.
http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vinta...ack-face-led-speedo-speedometer-25-7032b.html

there are others online if you search "2240:60 speedometer."

So the one you linked takes our cable? I have a 82 1100 GL but think all GS cables are same correct?

 

[Gorminrider]

Correct me if I am wrong but Nippon-Denso made speedos for all Suzukis of the era . Hondas too I think.
I have yet to see a different size of cable end including the nut.

I have yet to see an aftermarket gauge page which mentions different cable ends for fitting Japanese bikes.

The cable fit at the wheel is a different matter

brain reset= Nippon-Seiko

 

[Jmanor]

Correct me if I am wrong but Nippon-Denso made speedos for all Suzukis . Hondas too I think.
I have yet to see a different size of cable end including the nut.

I have yet to see an aftermarket page which mentions different cable ends for fitting Japanese bikes.

Just wanted to make sure it was ok to order then waiting for UPS to come and find out it doesn't fit. Will be ordering it in afternoon. Price seems decent as it includes indicators etc.. Also ordering set of drag bars and machine gun style grips.

 

[Gorminrider]

I hear you! clicking the Checkout button is stressful...!

 

[Jmanor]

I hear you! clicking the Checkout button is stressful...!

All set ordered speedometer and 7/8 drag bars. Now it's on to ordering grips. lol.

 

[growler]

you've got the fever.

All set ordered speedometer and 7/8 drag bars. Now it's on to ordering grips. lol.

 

[Guest]

Yup, it will never stop now.

 

[Jmanor]

Got the parts from Dimecity but the box says 2,240 ratio yet the sticker behind the speedometer itself reads 2:1. Is that even right or should I be contacting them for a new one or refund? Also is there a harness of sorts just for the speedometer cluster area or am i just cutting wires and matching up?

 

[Steve]

I have no experience fitting an aftermarket speedo, but I would test it before assuming anything.

Put the bike on the centerstand, connect the speedo cable to the new unit.
Spin the wheel about as fast as you can, you should see the needle move.
Might not get a "fast" reading, but it should move.

If you don't see any movement, try spinning the wheel a bit faster. If that doesn't work, it might be the wrong ratio.

If the speedo shows much over 5 mph, it's probably also the wrong ratio.

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[Jmanor]

Also sounds liek something is rattling inside. Emailed Dimecity and they said send it back to "Returns" with explanation and wills end out another one. Also sending invoice and email that says will swap another one. he said the 2:1 is the 2,240 ratio. Also going to do tracking so they can't say never got it to cover myself just in case I need to dispute with my bank card. Def CYA with them. lol.

 

[chanzilla]

I use GPS Speedo on my phone, and it works even without gps, I think it uses the accelerometer.

 

[Guest]

It is the proper ratio. I installed minis with white dials just recently, they're quite nicely illuminated in blue. Let me know if you need a diagram for electrical hook up.

 

[Jmanor]

It is the proper ratio. I installed minis with white dials just recently, they're quite nicely illuminated in blue. Let me know if you need a diagram for electrical hook up.

I haven't had a lot of time (became a Firefighter) so haven't hooked it up yet. If you have a diagram and can pass it along that would be helpful. Been working on engine, we snapped a few exhaust studs so they need to be drilled and re-tapped, oh the fun.

 

[Guest]

It's appeared in the forum a while ago, unfortunately I cannot find the original now - so cannot give a full credit to the author..