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    Instrument swap?

    I am curious, can I substitute Honda gauges for originals? I know finding an original, good condition 1983 GS1100 instrument cluster is as hard as finding the body of Jimmy Hoffa, and I am wondering if I can use something like early CB750 gauges (or similar) and is the speedo drive on my GS the same ratio as on an older Honda? Also, would the tach cable mate from the drive on the valve cover to the Honda gauge? I can fab a mount but I need to know if they will actually function? Thanks.
    1984 GS1150ES (finally arrived, more to come...)
    1989 Dodge Dakota (the perfect Oregon work truck)
    1980 Sears "Free Spirit" bicycle (original patina and everything!)
    1978 "The Executive" RV (vintage like its owner)

    How can I be in two places at once when i'm not anywhere at all?

    Can I double park in a parallel universe?
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    Originally posted by oregonjake View Post
    I know finding an original, good condition 1983 GS1100 instrument cluster is as hard as finding the body of Jimmy Hoffa...
    Posplayr might have one.

    I have an '82 (85 mph speedo) I'd let go.
    1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

    2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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      #3
      I have a really nice one still but it will not be cheap. 11,800 miles and very clean.

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        #4
        Originally posted by oregonjake View Post
        I am curious, can I substitute Honda gauges for originals? I know finding an original, good condition 1983 GS1100 instrument cluster is as hard as finding the body of Jimmy Hoffa, and I am wondering if I can use something like early CB750 gauges (or similar) and is the speedo drive on my GS the same ratio as on an older Honda? Also, would the tach cable mate from the drive on the valve cover to the Honda gauge? I can fab a mount but I need to know if they will actually function? Thanks.
        I say give it a whirl... You could also use an electronic tach and wire it up off the ignition coils...
        There is always this option too... Brand new:

        $120 gets you a complete setup...
        Gauges and Instruments
        http://www.dimecitycycles.com/motorcycle-parts/motorcycle-gauges-and-instruments.html
        Whether you are building a chopper or working on a full restoration. we carry the gauges and instruments to suit your needs. We have full-size and mini chrome speedos in kilometers-per-hour and miles-per-hour form. You have the option of a white or black face speedometer, and either use a custom bracket or your existing stock one. We also have tachometer cables and speedometer cables, in either black or grey.

        But I would wander around Ebay First...

        My 2 cents... If you have a CB cluster kicking around give it a whirl... I think they all use the same ratio.
        Jedz Moto
        1988 Honda GL1500-6
        2002 Honda Reflex 250
        2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
        2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
        Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
        Originally posted by Hayabuser
        Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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          #5
          Posplayr, PM me with price and shipping. I am sitting down and ready for the price. Thanks. BTW, my GS has 12,500 miles so your gauges will match pretty closely. Also remember that I am a starving student (at 61 no less) so try to be kind.
          1984 GS1150ES (finally arrived, more to come...)
          1989 Dodge Dakota (the perfect Oregon work truck)
          1980 Sears "Free Spirit" bicycle (original patina and everything!)
          1978 "The Executive" RV (vintage like its owner)

          How can I be in two places at once when i'm not anywhere at all?

          Can I double park in a parallel universe?

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            #6
            oregonjake, check your PM.
            sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
            1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
            2015 CAN AM RTS


            Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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