Couple build questions

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Vulin

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I am in the process of wiring the bike, and doing a few other makeovers. One thing I will be doing is clip-on bars, and I noticed with a set I purchased (I will not be using this set, to modern looking) That I could not place the bars close to the upper fork due to the black 850 gauge cases. Now seeing this Im either looking to go with 750 gauges, or build a mount and run a single gauge unit. I would like to run a speedo and tach, and Im guessing no single gauge exists. So any suggestions would be helpful!
 
I like the large tach, and the electric unit. Is it detachable so you can hide it when your showing the bike or storing it? I kinda want to keep the bike old school to some extent. (Im 27)
 
No, the speedometer stays on the bike, it is not easily removable. The tachometer is a Smiths Chronometric, pretty cool because the needle moves in steps rather than have a smooth motion. My next project will have an electronic speedo/tach combo, while I like the looks of the mechanical gauges, especially the big green dot ones, an electronic gauge will look different plus the rear wheel I am planning on using prevents me from driving the speedometer, the whole set-up will also be lighter.

Jean
 
I wish I would have gone with one of these- small, superlight, and bright enough to see....www.motogadget.com/en/msm.html
check out the last pic on the bottom w/bracket and indicator lights
 
Gday Vulin, I had thought about this combo for my cafe racer under construction. Would give it a bit of that classic Vincent look.
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Hmm thats close to what I was looking for, who is the manufacturer?
 
Foxy said:
Gday Vulin, I had thought about this combo for my cafe racer under construction. Would give it a bit of that classic Vincent look.
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Ummmmmm.....

It only goes up to 140?
 
Gday Swoosh, yeah good points, if the product is as good as stated they should be fine. Classic Instruments also state that they will custom build to your requirements, all at a large cost I bet. I might look into the cost of the speedo/tach for curiosity? FOXY
 
Foxy said:
Gday Swoosh, yeah good points, if the product is as good as stated they should be fine. Classic Instruments also state that they will custom build to your requirements, all at a large cost I bet. I might look into the cost of the speedo/tach for curiosity? FOXY
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THey have a whole page on their site about how you have to pay for quality. Might be cheaper to retrofit some NOS Chronometrics...
 
swooshdave said:
Might be cheaper to retrofit some NOS Chronometrics...
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I'm looking for one for a Triumph project. $250ish on ebay for one that is not rebuilt. :(
 
Mmmmm... done a bit of research and the Classic gauges are not up to the job required for that of a motorcycle! Apart from being too expensive, upwards of $900 OZ, the glass lense is too thin and vibrations are detramental to their longevity! Still like the concept of the big speedo/tach!
 
grandpaul said:
Ummmmmm.....

It only goes up to 140?
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You mean any Norton could go faster just by fitting a speedo that goes up to 160 or even better, 200 :mrgreen:

Jean
 
All you have to do is tighten up the ISO's, the tighter the clearance the more the needle swings to the right :mrgreen:
 
Hortons Norton said:
http://www.bike-spares.co.uk/acatalog/KOSO_INSTRUMENTS.html
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Putting one of those things on a Norton is like putting mag wheels on a Conestoga.
 
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