Multifunctional Single Guage Cluster Pics

[pete]

The Acewell has an optional fuel gauge, this one's more like the Trailtech if you prefer that style:

http://www.acewell-meter.com/c0_1.php?pid=15

I like the Trailtech's too but I don't think they're ADR approved here so no good to me...

[Redneck]

The trail tech said something about an optional fuel guage also. But your Acewell definitely is designed for it considering it gives you three settings for the various fuel meters out there. I don't have to worry about inspections on my guages. I just have to have lights, blinkers, good brakes, tag light, and then they check to see if your wheels are secure. So I can get away with that guage here. If the Acewell came in Black it would just about be a done deal. Need to do some search into the trail tech and its fuel guage option or see if the Acewell comes in black. trying to keep with my color theme. Originally wanted a guage that looks more like a traditional guage but I think that as small as these two are they would not be very noticable from any other angle than from the riding position. Keep em coming guys maybe this thread will help someone else who is looking for different guages.

Paul

[Redneck]

Okay after looking at ChicagoBob's photo album I am about sould on these little digital guages. They are almost non existant visually on the bike giving it a very minimalistic look which is what I am going for. I like the Acewell because it does come with an optional fuel guage, and to someone as forgetful as I am, it is nice to have something easily visible that I can make sure I have enough gas to get where I am going.

Paul

[GateKeeper]

It was mentioned a few posts back, not sure if you missed it or had a chance to check them out, but the KOSO gauges are a neat option as well

http://www.kosonorthamerica.com/

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[Sci85]

Wow, those are cool but a bit pricey. I really like that CB77 gauge. Classic and stylish.

Sci85

[brslk]

I love that CB77 gauge!

Bruce.

[Redneck]

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

[kochic]

If you use the cb77 dash you will need a cb77 headlight shell.
Marc

[nutsandbolts]

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.

[pete]

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.

[Redneck]

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

[nutsandbolts]

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

I agree, let's ask him- what did you do Chicago? Also, where did your key go?

[ChicagoBob]

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.

[pete]

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...

[Mindless]

Or if you want to go full retard like I did.

http://www.race-technology.com/dash2_2_31.html

All you need.

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