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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Variation: ToesNose Speedo and Tach /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1360528246 Message started by Blinky on 02/10/13 at 12:30:46 |
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Title: Variation: ToesNose Speedo and Tach Post by Blinky on 02/10/13 at 12:30:46 First, thanks to ToesNose for a good tutorial. I followed in his tracks except for the use of black faced gauges and the method to cover up the old speedometer. As a note, the backlights on the new speedometer and tachometer are very different shades of white and the mismatch will be a little annoying at night. I found a NOS engine side cover on e-bay for a few bucks that is almost the same diameter as the old speedometer face (8cm). It came with 3M self adhesive backing. I left the old speedometer in place and just installed it over the top. Very simple and easy and it does not look too bad. For what it is worth. Good hunting http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-suzuki-gs550-gs650-gs-650-550-katana-ENGINE-EMBLEM-/290847937767?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b7e354e7 http://p1.bikepics.com/2013/02/10/bikepics-2514580-full.jpg http://p1.bikepics.com/2013/02/10/bikepics-2514581-full.jpg http://p1.bikepics.com/2013/02/10/bikepics-2514583-full.jpg Update Just wanted to post the completed speedometer treatment. Again, I installed ToesNose speedometer and tachometer but decided to take another, easier and cheaper path to cover up the original speedometer. I reviewed the engine side cover in the original post that took care of the speedometer. I also wanted to cover up the turn signal and high beam indicators. I ended up ordering a stainless steel name tag from a plaque company over the internet. I sent them the link to Suzuki's ad planner and they were able to capture the S40 font used by Suzuki. The tag is 2.25" by .75" and backed with 3M double sided tape. The S40 tag was $20, the engine side cover $18, for a total of $38. For what it is worth. Good hunting Starting Point http://p1.bikepics.com/2013/02/24/bikepics-2520875-full.jpg With Engine Side Cover http://p1.bikepics.com/2013/02/24/bikepics-2520876-full.jpg With S40 Tag http://p1.bikepics.com/2013/02/24/bikepics-2520878-full.jpg Completed http://p1.bikepics.com/2013/02/24/bikepics-2520880-full.jpg |
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Title: Re: Variation: ToesNose Speedo and Tach Post by SavageCat on 02/11/13 at 08:30:06 Looks good. Nice job! |
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Title: Re: Variation: ToesNose Speedo and Tach Post by Bubba1 on 02/11/13 at 13:05:13 You made it easy an looks really good too ! Nice job |
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Title: Re: Variation: ToesNose Speedo and Tach Post by Serowbot on 02/11/13 at 21:59:38 Dude!... that is one cool fix!... ;)... |
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Title: Re: Variation: ToesNose Speedo and Tach Post by Blinky on 02/24/13 at 10:19:18 Bump |
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Title: Re: Variation: ToesNose Speedo and Tach Post by mpescatori on 02/25/13 at 02:54:12 Hello Blinky, nice job ! One question, if I may : Have you noticed any difference in the reading of the new Vs. the old speedo ? In other words, when the new, handlebar mounted speedo reads... 60mph, is it really 60mph? I bought exactly the same speedo (in Km/h, but it's exactly the same instrument) and did a few minor mods to the final drive: I fitted a 140/90x15 rear tire AND did the chain conversion, with a final drive ratio which is now 2.88:1 Vs. the old 2.965:1 of the belt drive, so overall final drive is a full 4%+3% = 7% taller gearing... ...not much in terms of overall speed, accelleration or fuel economy, but at least the OEM speedo is now true ! So... issues ? is 60mph really 60mph, or is it closer to 47 ? 88 ? Just asking... :) |
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Title: Re: Variation: ToesNose Speedo and Tach Post by Blinky on 02/25/13 at 05:45:23 3D2035233331243F2239500 wrote:
In ToesNose original post, he found the indicated MPH was accurate. I believe he has the stock rear tire. I fitted a Michelin Commander II 140/90/15 just a few weeks ago so have a slightly larger tire. I stuck my Garmin GPS on the bike and tried to hold steady for about 2 miles on a fairly flat road. The new speedometer read 58 when the Garmin indicated 60. Close enough for me and, without doing the math for the larger tire, accurate. Good hunting |
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Title: Re: Variation: ToesNose Speedo and Tach Post by mpescatori on 02/25/13 at 07:37:50 EXCELLENT !!! 8-) PS Speedo cable ? I read a long time ago you can use an old style GS 550 tacho cable, what did you use ? Thanks again ! :) |
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Title: Re: Variation: ToesNose Speedo and Tach Post by Blinky on 02/25/13 at 07:44:48 4A57425444465348554E270 wrote:
This is what I ordered from Pyramid Cables USA. It actually shipped from New Zealand but got here in 8 days. Suzuki GT550 A 1976 Tachometer Cable for $19.99 each Good hunting |
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Title: Re: Variation: ToesNose Speedo and Tach Post by ToesNose on 03/12/13 at 04:52:27 Blinky that looks slick! Great job, sorry I haven't been on in a while and I'm glad I trolled back through posts to see if I missed anything cool :D As for the speedo I found that it is actually more acurate then the stock speedo when running the stock size tires ;) |
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Title: Re: Variation: ToesNose Speedo and Tach Post by wambr on 03/12/13 at 11:04:57 cool looks! very cool, I like it!!! but what made blind, which, instead of speedo? |
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Title: Re: Variation: ToesNose Speedo and Tach Post by Blinky on 03/12/13 at 12:59:00 wambr, I think you are asking what I placed over the top of the speedometer. It is a flat plastic engine side cover from another Suzuki motorcycle. It has tape on the back and I left the old speedometer where it was and placed this on top. Hope this answers your question. Good hunting http://p1.bikepics.com/2013%5C03%5C12%5Cbikepics-2527426-full.jpg |
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Title: Re: Variation: ToesNose Speedo and Tach Post by jcstokes on 03/12/13 at 20:41:55 Very cunning Blinky |
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