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Originally posted by Eveready1100
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One of the most useful mods I have seen to date!! Down the road, this may be on the list.1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights. -
Yeah, agreed. That oil level mod looks great!
Maybe eventually I'll do that!Have:
1994 FZR600
1982 XJ1100
Had:
1996 YZF600R
2001 Honda xr125
Suzuki race 80
Honda PW 50
Etc.
Getting:
1977 DT400Comment
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Well I think I've decided to go against the temp gauge.
Eventually I may do that oil level warning mod though, that looks great!
Thanks for all the info guys.Have:
1994 FZR600
1982 XJ1100
Had:
1996 YZF600R
2001 Honda xr125
Suzuki race 80
Honda PW 50
Etc.
Getting:
1977 DT400Comment
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Hey Dylano- Just kinda curious as to why you abandoned the idea of a gauge? Not that I agree/disagree, but I can tell you that when I was having charging issues on my bike and installed the voltmeter, I was constantly paying attention to it, and it was distracting. I felt like I was constantly looking at that thing, and it made me uncomfortable. Nate has a bunch of gauges going on with his bike, so I wonder how ofter his eyes leave the road and peek at them?Originally posted by Dylano* View Post
Now that my charging problem is resolved, I ride a little more at-ease. Of course with a 35-year old bike, I still am wondering at what point while riding when I will hear a death clank, etc. Am I being a little too concerned? Probably, especially after hearing some bikes going triple digits on the odometer. But, I can't help that when I Have my helmet on and you hear a strange noise, your first thought is "Oh man . . ."1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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Well the reason I decided against it is:Originally posted by IanDMacDonald View Post
For one, I am really trying to keep this bike as minimalist as I can.
So although I normally really want a ton of gauges, and it is hard for me to say NO to one. I'm deciding to say no to it for looks.
Also, when I am driving a car, I am CONSTANTLY looking down and checking all my gauges. I would like to avoid that as much as possible while riding, like you said. Cause I know I wouldn't be able to resist constantly "checking up" on things. I check the temp gauge on my FZR all the time and I know it would be safer to be looking at the idiots on the road. hahaHave:
1994 FZR600
1982 XJ1100
Had:
1996 YZF600R
2001 Honda xr125
Suzuki race 80
Honda PW 50
Etc.
Getting:
1977 DT400Comment
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Everyone (not necessarily saying you Ian) seems to think that putting some gauges on your bike is like putting a freaking 90" tv on your bars and you are blinded to the rest of the world. I don't get it! How often do you look at the gauges in your car? Rarely, same as on a bike. If something doesn't hear/feel right you give them a glance. Curious about something under the current conditions, give them a glance. If you don't have the discipline to not stare at the gauges then you probably shouldn't be on a bike...Originally posted by IanDMacDonald View PostNathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Actually, I am leaning towards agreeing with you Nate. I hardly ever look at the gauges on my vehicles as long as they're in good-running order. I do have a habit of looking at my temp gauge more-ofter after replacing the head gasket on one of my cars. I have other bikes with electronics, etc., that I never really look at either after going through button presses, etc.Originally posted by natemoen View Post
So, I guess the only reason right now that I do not pursue gauges is the fact that I have no fairing to install them in, and putting them on the handlebars looks kinda tacky (no offense Earl).1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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Can be done very nicely though if you make up a "dash" that blends in. Just takes time and effort.Originally posted by IanDMacDonald View PostNathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Agreed. Well said. I like the 90" TV analogy! That had me laughing! I mean, according to some of what's been said in this thread, it's not advisable to wear a wristwatch either as it's so easy to walk into telegraph poles, plate glass windows or indeed out onto the freeway, because of being unable to remove one's eyes from it... Although in my case, I generally look at it when I want to know the time. Same goes for my oil temp gauge......when I feel curious about the oil temp, I look at it. Bit like looking at the speedo when I fancy knowing how fast I'm going...... We don't stare at that all day now, do we?Originally posted by natemoen View PostXS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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Nate, time is my biggest issue ATM, and work's taking up most of it. Besides the fact that my bike's had 4 different fairings on it in the last three years with varying amounts of room around the guage cluster, changing from the boxy standard guages back to the more classic Special gauges give a nice spot above the idiot light bank to fit a small housing neatly.Can be done very nicely though if you make up a "dash" that blends in. Just takes time and effort.
Dylano, mate, the oil warning light would be a snap for you because you have an XJ, and the sump, sensor and all the wiring should already be there for you to hook up.
And Ian, regarding your concern of being distracted by your fitment of your voltmeter, if you're having charging issues and you fit a guage in order to monitor the problem, it's 100% natural to want to watch it to see what's happening. As you said yourself, once the problem was sorted out, your guage staring ceased.
and this bit tickled me somewhat, too
Mate, check my signature. Does that qualify?Am I being a little too concerned? Probably, especially after hearing some bikes going triple digits on the odometer.79 SF Special W/ Stock all original motor @ 384,000klms
Stock exhaust, stock airbox, XJ sump, 78E carbs, Xs1100RH seat, Bosch superhorns, 5/8ths front M/c, braided lines, sintered SBS pads, drilled discs, progressive springs, 8" 50w HID headlight 4300K, 2 x 50w HID spiral driving lights, KONI shocks, Spade fuse box
*Touring mode - Plexistar 2 screen, Gearsack rack & bag & saddlebags, homebuilt towbar
*"The Keg"- UC torana hubs, XS11 discs, Tokico 4 spot calipersComment
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No offense or insult intended. I was only replying to Ian's comment of wanting it to look good and not wanting them on the bars.Originally posted by Eveready1100 View PostNathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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None taken, Nathan. I was just explaining the "why" to finish off the "how."79 SF Special W/ Stock all original motor @ 384,000klms
Stock exhaust, stock airbox, XJ sump, 78E carbs, Xs1100RH seat, Bosch superhorns, 5/8ths front M/c, braided lines, sintered SBS pads, drilled discs, progressive springs, 8" 50w HID headlight 4300K, 2 x 50w HID spiral driving lights, KONI shocks, Spade fuse box
*Touring mode - Plexistar 2 screen, Gearsack rack & bag & saddlebags, homebuilt towbar
*"The Keg"- UC torana hubs, XS11 discs, Tokico 4 spot calipersComment
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