The non-running GS450ET is now RUNNING!

[surviverguy]

Just bought one of these mini voltmeters-WATERPROOF! Only $8.40...to mount above gear indicators...waiting for delivery from China.

[Mekanix]

Wire it into any power and ground in the cluster.
I used the ground from the high beam light and power from the oil pressure light.
Since the power side of the high beam is switched, the ground is there all the time.
And since the ground is switched for the oil pressure, the power is always there with key on.




http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Mini-Lithium-...89014061183566


Easy to work with and cheap.

Could have cut a hole where the L is as well for a larger gauge.

[surviverguy]

Mekanix- I like how you did that. I'm gonna order one of those also. Cheap enough at $5.00...My cluster is different. I'm not sure if I can find a place for it. When it's in my hands I'll study the possibilities. Thanks for posting that!

[surviverguy]

My console looks like this-



It would be nice to have the small digital readout voltmeter inside the console like Mekanix did to his, but I don't see any place to put it. I'm thinking the waterproof one either below the console near where the brake cable is or above the gear indicators. The voltmeter weighs next to nothing. Maybe I'll just rivet a bracket to the front of the console to hold the voltmeter? Maybe I'll make a bracket which wraps around the front using the console mounting bolts? Anybody tried this before? What worked or didn't? Any recommendations or any photo examples?

[surviverguy]

Just tested the charging system briefly- 14 VDC on the voltmeter! Yahoo!

[surviverguy]

It's ready to have it's seat put back on and the side covers- and test ride soon!

[surviverguy]

"It" got a new SS brake hose today



"It" got the fuel tank and side covers put on. Charging at 14 volts. Ready for a first test ride!

[surviverguy]

"It" needs a name. Maybe it'll come to me on the ride (name)?

[pete]

There's no way you'll fit a seven segment display in the stock console on the E/S models, the L's and T's appear to have alot more spare room.

There's a 5mm version of what I put on mine that might be able to squeeze in to the left or right of the oil pressure light:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5mm-LED-12v-Battery-level-Charge-monitor-indicator-K-/200634417104?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2eb6be3fd0

Mine was easy though, custom dash and the 10mm LED version (it's orange because the bike's not running):



Good work on the brake line and she's looking good!

Mine doesn't have a name either... just the 450 or the Zuk or the Suzuki does it for me... but then again I've never named a vehicle...

[surviverguy]

That's a very cool- modern console you put togethor there Pete.
I'm kinda "oldschool" and like my traditional (stock) gauges. A fuel gauge would be nice...., but I've never had a fuel gauge on a bike before so it's not really needed for me. I'll add a switch also for the four way flashers when I add the voltmeter in a couple weeks when I get my Chinese delivery.

[pete]

That's a very cool- modern console you put togethor there Pete.
I'm kinda "oldschool" and like my traditional (stock) gauges. A fuel gauge would be nice...., but I've never had a fuel gauge on a bike before so it's not really needed for me. I'll add a switch also for the four way flashers when I add the voltmeter in a couple weeks when I get my Chinese delivery.

Thanks mate, it turned out well. After cleaning and lubing the stock gauges and replacing cables I was still getting lots of needle bounce so I had to do something.

I really wanted a traditional style gauge setup but the prices were prohibitive and I would've had to work out gearing ratio etc. for the cheaper ones so I went with the Acewell as the simplest and most cost effective solution.

The dash was mainly so I could retain the stock gear position indicator and add the voltage monitor. To me it's somewhat of a Buck Rogers modern solution...

The fuel gauge just sits there flashing empty, although one day I might add a resistor so it sits at full instead if I can be bothered. If i knew I was adding the Acewell before the bike was finished I would've added a fuel gauge before doing the tank liner. As it is I don't have one either...

Four way flashers is a good idea too and is something I don't have either... you may have given me another idea there

[surviverguy]

The four way flashers can be wired a couple of ways...I used a double pole switch so left and right are seperated. Two regular toggles could be used (L + R). I used a 2nd flasher unit for redundancy even though it's possible to use just one flasher unit.
4 way flashers are good for safety! Go for it.

[pete]

I might have a look while I'm adding the aux power socket... got all the parts for it here but haven't done it yet...

[surviverguy]

Took it out for it's first ride today.




First about three trips up and down my driveway, then about three trips up and down my street, then a tour of the area keeping within 10 miles of home. I guess it was about a 30 or 40 mile ride. The bike and I are getting used to each other. For a little two cylinder she's can really fly!
I'm sure she's not jetted perfectly- but neither of us complained. She pops a little (softly) on deceleration.... and for some reason I have to turn the idle screw down at stops- otherwise she's turning 3K rpm. I think the knob moves while riding?
I'll have to confirm that all the washers and bits are in order for the idle screw....And she could use a windscreen for over 60 MPH...only took her up to 65 mph today...I'd guess she'd do 100mph, but I'll never go past 85mph....

[Seana23]

Hi babes.
She looks the buisness.
Well done.
Nice revvy engine eh?
Xxx