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Cosmetic cover for Speedometer?
09/29/14 at 05:59:43

I'm considering moving my speedo to the bars and adding a tach.

I'm wondering what to do with the speedo on the gas tank. I don't want to look at a non-functioning speedo....

I've looked at the keyswitch/indicator panel from Ryca, but don't really want to spend that much. Anyone have any creative, thrifty solutions?

Anyone had experience removing it and putting something else in its place?

My immediate thought was to find some sort of decorative medallion type thing to cover it, but didn't know if anyone had a cleaner solution...

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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 17835 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: Cosmetic cover for Speedometer? Reply #1 - 09/29/14 at 06:34:35 ToesNose....knows. Hopefully he will provide a link.....I couldn't find it. Dave
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Online Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28790 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Cosmetic cover for Speedometer? Reply #2 - 09/29/14 at 07:27:59 challenge accepted... http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1345772898/0
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Spamy Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 224	Re: Cosmetic cover for Speedometer? Reply #3 - 09/29/14 at 08:13:50 My brother turned his into a cup holder. I thought it was funny, but he actually uses it.
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prechermike Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Kalashna Kitty, from Skat Posts: 1190 Ponzer, NC Gender:	Re: Cosmetic cover for Speedometer? Reply #4 - 09/29/14 at 12:28:52 verslagen1 wrote on 09/29/14 at 07:27:59: challenge accepted... http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1345772898/0 There's that funny doo dad on the choke knob I was telling you guys about. For whoever was looking for it.
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BadaBing YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 27	Re: Cosmetic cover for Speedometer? Reply #5 - 09/29/14 at 13:53:58 Thanks guys! I'd love to see the cup holder setup... Spammy, any pics?
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BadaBing YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 27	Re: Cosmetic cover for Speedometer? Reply #6 - 10/01/14 at 06:00:37 So I came across the cover Blinky-FSO put on his speedo. That could be just what I'm looking for. Anyone know where I can buy one, or how to go about making one?
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Online Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28790 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Cosmetic cover for Speedometer? Reply #7 - 10/01/14 at 07:15:17 http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1360528246
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Re: Cosmetic cover for Speedometer?
Reply #8 - 10/01/14 at 07:23:43

BadaBing wrote on 09/29/14 at 13:53:58:

Thanks guys! I'd love to see the cup holder setup... Spammy, any pics?

Ill try to take a picture this weekend of my brothers tank. I believe he found that the speedo hole was the same size as a pint paint can. He wrapped it in leather and I think it was such a good fit it just stays in with pressure.

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swedishbiker Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 119 Växjö Sweden Gender:	Re: Cosmetic cover for Speedometer? Reply #9 - 10/01/14 at 08:25:37 Why not weld it and make a bigger tank?
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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 17835 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: Cosmetic cover for Speedometer? Reply #10 - 10/01/14 at 09:15:48 swedishbiker wrote on 10/01/14 at 08:25:37: Why not weld it and make a bigger tank? Well that can be done, it takes a bit of skill and requires a new paint job when it is done......but it does work. http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1368043459
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Online Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28790 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Cosmetic cover for Speedometer? Reply #11 - 10/01/14 at 10:15:47 If you're looking for a bigger tank, cowasuki vn750 is nearly the same shape w/o the speedo hole and you can get a fuel meter.
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Kris01 Serious Thumper Offline Eat, sleep, RIDE! Posts: 3767 Tennessee Gender:	Re: Cosmetic cover for Speedometer? Reply #12 - 10/01/14 at 20:47:47 I wanna see someone else be the guinea pig for that swap.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Online Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28790 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Cosmetic cover for Speedometer? Reply #13 - 10/01/14 at 22:10:50 Kris01 wrote on 10/01/14 at 20:47:47: I wanna see someone else be the guinea pig for that swap. it's been done.
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Kris01 Serious Thumper Offline Eat, sleep, RIDE! Posts: 3767 Tennessee Gender:	Re: Cosmetic cover for Speedometer? Reply #14 - 10/02/14 at 15:53:06 Link? Pics?
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