correct mini speedo?

[al_brokenwing]

I just installed a mini speedo on my 84 1100 gl. It doesn't read correctly. I got it at a swap meet so I'm not out much money. I really like the look of the small speedo and was wondering if the ones from JC Whitney would work. If anyone has used one of these or knows where to get something similar I would appreciate all input.

[nuts930]

I just ordered the speedo and tach from JC Whitney yesterday and should have it soon. As soon as I have them mounted, i will let you know how they work.

[anikmankar]

I have ordered one of those Sigmasport digital speeds - they are suppose to be very accurate. comes with all fitting. I have seen them on some bikes.

[al_brokenwing]

thanks guys. I like the Jc whitney one, the looks of it suit the stripped down look of my bike. I hope they work, it's a little nerve racking meeting a cop when you have no idea what speed you are going.

[bgmart450]

I have ordered one of those Sigmasport digital speeds - they are suppose to be very accurate. comes with all fitting. I have seen them on some bikes.

SigmaSport BC1600 user here, Love it to death

[Evil Hobbit]

Wait, let me get this straight. You are using a SigmaSport BC1600 bicycle computer on your bike! This is a great idea. I'm not sure of the set up. but the consept is good. how did you accomplish this?

[bgmart450]

Wait, let me get this straight. You are using a SigmaSport BC1600 bicycle computer on your bike! This is a great idea. I'm not sure of the set up. but the consept is good. how did you accomplish this?

Its actually really easy. Buy the speedo at a bike shop, epoxy the magnets and the pick up and then use the rubberband mounting for the handlebars

Took me less than an hour to set it up. The trickiest was the setup for the head unit based on tire size (diameter).

Here's a shot with the dash stripped and speedo mounted. I am not overly fond of the way the LEDs came out after I put them in, but I am still working that out.

[nuts930]

Here are the guages from JC Whitney mounted. I was able to use the mounts that held the stock guages to mount the new tach and speedo. I think it turned out pretty well. I am spent some time after I took this picture to re-route the wires and cables. Now I just have to figure out how to fabricate some idiot lights that look good.

[Evil Hobbit]

Here are the guages from JC Whitney mounted. I was able to use the mounts that held the stock guages to mount the new tach and speedo. I think it turned out pretty well. I am spent some time after I took this picture to re-route the wires and cables. Now I just have to figure out how to fabricate some idiot lights that look good.

I think thats great, but aren't your clubman bars on upside down?

[nuts930]

I think thats great, but aren't your clubman bars on upside down?

Ahhh, the great clubman bar debate. It is more of a personal preference. In my case, if I tried to mount the bars the other way, I couldn't clear the schrader valve on top of my forks without adding risers. I rode about 150 miles with them this way yesterday and they were surprisingly comfortable.

[Evil Hobbit]

Well then that's all that matters. I figured comfort was the reason.

[al_brokenwing]

So Nuts, how they work? They look good. Keep me informed on how your idiot lights work out.

[nuts930]

So Nuts, how they work? They look good. Keep me informed on how your idiot lights work out.

For the most part, they work great. I need to figure out a way to mark 9k on the tach that looks good so that I know where the redline is. My only complaint is that they are a tad small and since I am not familier with the guages yet, I have to look at it closer than I would like to see how fast I am going or the tach speed. The only idiot lights that I really care about are the oil pressure and neutral lights, so I need to figure out someway to fabricate the lights keeping with the clean look of the guages.

[bgmart450]

For the most part, they work great. I need to figure out a way to mark 9k on the tach that looks good so that I know where the redline is. My only complaint is that they are a tad small and since I am not familier with the guages yet, I have to look at it closer than I would like to see how fast I am going or the tach speed. The only idiot lights that I really care about are the oil pressure and neutral lights, so I need to figure out someway to fabricate the lights keeping with the clean look of the guages.

If you work something out I'd love to see it. Still trying to work out something clean as well.

[nuts930]

If you work something out I'd love to see it. Still trying to work out something clean as well.

All I really want is a neutral light. Here is what I am thinking. Expanding on your idea of putting the lights in the headlight bucket, just putting one light there for the neutral light (kind of like the old fashion bikes). The other option I was thinking of was somehow drilling out the screws of the bolts on the handlebars and putting LEDs there. However, what scares me is weaking the bolts enough that I could potentially break them leaned over in a corner. If both of us put out heads together, we should be able to come up with something that looks extremely good...