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Message started by Iono on 08/04/11 at 17:28:38

Title: Speedometer Change Digital
Post by Iono on 08/04/11 at 17:28:38

Hi all, I've had to take my speedometer apart due to a broken needle, I glued it back together, however pretty shoody, I want to purchase this digital speedometer, it looks like it will fit into the bikes housing, however do you think I will have to do something different in hooking up the cable? Anyone do this before...I'm inquiring before I purchase.
Thanks,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Digital-Cockpit-Speedometer-Tachometer-Gauge-SP2-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5640af0c86QQitemZ370452401286QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Title: Re: Speedometer Change Digital
Post by MotoBuddha on 08/05/11 at 06:13:09

From the description, it looks like it works from a magnet and hall sensor rather than a cable. That would mean you'd need to cap off the connection at engine case and remove the cable. Or I suppose you could keep the now unneeded cable attached to the engine and put something like a balloon over the other end.

Title: Re: Speedometer Change Digital
Post by arteacher on 08/05/11 at 06:42:37

Is it waterproof?

Title: Re: Speedometer Change Digital
Post by MotoBuddha on 08/05/11 at 07:22:03

505B5B525E51504A4B3F0 wrote:

Is it waterproof?

Good question since it's described as a cockpit speedometer rather than a motorcycle speedometer.

Title: Re: Speedometer Change Digital
Post by Iono on 08/05/11 at 07:27:06

Thanks for the replies everyone, I'll send a note to the seller, find out if it is waterproof

Title: Re: Speedometer Change Digital
Post by verslagen1 on 08/05/11 at 07:42:43

Whatever you end up doing, brush up on the dmv speedo change requirements. And as a backup, strip the speedo down to just the basics and keep it hooked up for the odometer. The veypor I had would reset under various circumstances. So the aftermarket speedos would have to be in question as to the actual mileage.

Title: Re: Speedometer Change Digital
Post by Chicagobob on 08/05/11 at 08:10:34

I can't see the link, but I'd check trailtech.com. Their "Vapor" speedo/tach is a great, lightweight, backlighted digital instrument set for street or dirt bikes. I've been running one for about a year, and I recommend it. About $129 complete.

I tried to add an image of my setup, but this site makes it maddenly impossible.

Title: Re: Speedometer Change Digital
Post by verslagen1 on 08/05/11 at 11:33:18

check the tech section for how to post pic's

Title: Re: Speedometer Change Digital
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/06/11 at 05:23:26

I checked that ad out,, Looks nice,, it says Motorcycle in the ad, BUT,, asking costs nothing.
I think you can just leave the old speedo hooked up & keep the Odometer working. Theyre nice to have, so you have an idea when youll be running low on gas, & helpful when its time to sell..

Title: Re: Speedometer Change Digital
Post by Iono on 08/06/11 at 07:25:00

Well the seller replied and said it is waterproof and is for motorcycles, yeah the cockpit thing threw me off, but it looks like an easy replacement for the old one...with that said, due to my location and age of the bike and market, tracking the miles and whatnot removal is no big deal.....hell I"m just waiting for my new jets to arrive from ebay...F!!!! I hate my carburetor.

Title: Re: Speedometer Change Digital
Post by RadRacer on 08/06/11 at 22:54:59

if u need a stock replacement i have an extra with very low miles make an offer just hook a drill to the cable and add miles as needed to match current reading

Title: Re: Speedometer Change Digital
Post by Iono on 08/07/11 at 07:28:55

Thanks RadRacer, but I made the purchase, we'll see how it goes, now if anyone knows where I can buy a carb that would be outstanding as I get this funny feeling the jets may not do the trick...we will see.

Title: Re: Speedometer Change Digital
Post by BuckRYCA on 08/09/11 at 07:22:51

Have you considered an electronic bicycle computer? I am using the Sigma BC 1106 (Google it). Waterproof, lightweight, and about one-fourth the cost of that cockpit speedometer you are considering. It's got total miles, total hours, trip miles, trip hours, average speed, max speed, and clock. Make sure to use a wired bicycle computer instead of a wireless one to avoid electrical interference with the coil. Photos are here: https://picasaweb.google.com/gmbhsg/SuzukiSavagePublic?authuser=0&feat=directlink