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Multifunctional Single Guage Cluster Pics

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Thanks for the link Gatekeeper. The Koso is nice looks alot like the Trail Tech, but comes with fuel guage.

I agree I do so like that 77CB guage. I am just trying to figure out which way to go. I like the ACEWELL, Trail Tech, and Koso minimalistic look if you look at ChicagoBob's Album you can barely tell it is there on his bobber. Though I think the single guage of the CB77 would also look sweet. Oh the agony of decisions. LoL

Paul
 
Anyone know if the tach and speedo setups were difficult? What is used to cover the tach cable hole if the trigger is off the coil and not mechanical anymore?
My vote is for the Trailtech one.
 
My thinking would be to drill the guts out of a short bolt so it doesn't interfere with the tacho. drive and screw it in as a blanking plate. The stock seals will keep the oil in so the bolt just needs to stop any crud fouling the tacho. drive itself.
 
You could use Pete's method of covering the hole. Drilling out the guts is not necessary on most. If you remove the valve cover you can actually remove the internals then tap and bolt the hole.

A simpler approach in my mind would be to remove the cap from the old tach cable insert something on the inside of the cap that covers the hole left where the cable was at the end and just screw on the cap.

Remember no experience here My $.02 worth. But hey lets Ask ChicagoBob.... HEY CHICAGO... WHAT DID YOU DO. :-\\\

Paul
 
Redneck said:
You could use Pete's method of covering the hole. Drilling out the guts is not necessary on most. If you remove the valve cover you can actually remove the internals then tap and bolt the hole.

A simpler approach in my mind would be to remove the cap from the old tach cable insert something on the inside of the cap that covers the hole left where the cable was at the end and just screw on the cap.

Remember no experience here My $.02 worth. But hey lets Ask ChicagoBob.... HEY CHICAGO... WHAT DID YOU DO. :-\\\

Paul
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I agree, let's ask him- what did you do Chicago? Also, where did your key go?
 
I used the block-off plug Suzuki used in later (electronic tach) models. It's Bike Bandit part nos. 1064353 (490253-001) for the plug and 1064362 (490260-001) for the seal (or use the seal from your existing tach drive). Less than $15. These parts are listed for the 1982 GS1100S, GS300 and others. They will fit most GS models.

You can also just leave the tach drive in place, maybe with a plastic cap to keep out dust. It won't leak if the seals are good, but it's not as neat a solution as removing the tach drive entirely.

My goal was to reduce weight and bulk, so I removed everything that wasn't necessary. The only thing I haven't removed is the speedo drive, because I don't have a suitable spacer to replace it. With the tach drive, I got an added bonus when I switched to a RealGaskets valve cover gasket, which is thicker than the stock gasket and would have messed up the tach drive gear's alignment. In the 550, the tach drive is in the valve cover, rather than in the head, as in most other GS models.
 
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Thanks for that.

The reason I suggested the hollowed out bolt was so the tach. drive could stay in place, and you could do the same with the speedo drive too. Just to avoid crud getting in there... I imagine you might even be able to leave it in there with the genuine cap on it to leave the internals stock...

The genuine Suzuki numbers for those items ChicagoBob mentioned are 26442-45000 ($9.13) for the cap and 26451-45000 ($2.82) for the seal, prices from Boulevard Suzuki...
 
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There is much to be said for that Koso. Now look at all the decisions I will have to make. :D Love it guys wonder if we can make this a sticky for future refrence.

Paul
 
Paul, at the top of the first post you will see an option "Thread Tools" click on the little down arrow and select "Subscribe to this Thread" and chose your options after that, now in the future use the "Quick Links" and pick subscribed threads....

This of course is good for any threads, be they sticky or not, and good for this one if it's not made a sticky
 
Thanks brain did not make that connection. I feel so complete now. :D

Paul
 
Gauges

Gauges

I was just reading over this thread and saw some good ideas here. Here is what I'm thinking of doing to my 80 GS750E. Since I can't find any decent used gauges to fix mine, I thinking of going to the Trail Tech Vapor. What I want do is fit it into my existing gauge housing, removing the speedo and tach and fabricate the Vapor inside the housing. This way I retain my fuel gauge and gear indicator. Any thoughts on how I should go about this? I think once installed and sealed up it would look awesome. I'm open to any ideas.
 
the vapor clocks are very industrial feel and look imo compared to the koso clocks.
 
I had an XRSR on my 750. Nice unit, worked great but the RPM range was in numbers not anologue which was annoying...

There was something else about it too... maybe you couldn't view the fuel gauge & the clock at the same time. Something like that... :)
 
MrBill,

If you have any welding skills you could fabricate a box using the bracket pattern for the existing bracket. A piece of 18 guage stainless steel if you want to keep it shiny or mild steel if you are going to paint it. I don't think it would be that difficult with a little weather stripping foam to water proof and insulate it.

Paul
 
I usually make gauge mounts out of plastic. It's easy to cut, drill and bond, and takes paint well. See the example below (Vapor on a late-model bike, not made by me).

You can buy sheet plastic, and I've used Radio Shack project boxes and computer monitor cases as sources of it.

I've also found that the ignition switch mount is a good place to mount gauge brackets, even if the switch is still in place.
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