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    Who here has a modified standard WITH the square gauges & lights?

    I'm picking up a $300 79 standard with the squares. Going to clean her up and do some slight modifications, cafe or tracker. The square cluster just doesn't look so great. Wondering if anyone has a standard that they pimped out. Looking for ideas.

    Thanks!



    Last edited by mrhammer2u; 02-02-2015, 04:58 PM.
    Rob - 79 SF
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  • #2
    "The Rev" used a digital instrument cluster. Not a beginner's install. Did the bike come with tank/side covers?
    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.

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    • #3
      No tank. Got a nice one here from a member delivered today. No side covers. Ordered a pair from ebay, on the way.

      I have a digital going on my personal but I having someone install. Not sure I want to get tangles up on that. Might swap to the stock round if I really don't like the look.
      Rob - 79 SF

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      • #4
        Hammer- My inbox was full, sorry I missed your message. Sounds like u have quite the project stable going on there.
        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.

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        • #5
          5gal?

          That takes the big 5 gallon tank right
          Bike History:1980 XS 1100 special current bike
          1980 XS 850 special wife sold

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          • #6


            Consider an Acewell gauge. You can get all the functions in one little meter. Dime City and several other vendors have them. I've seen them on modified XS650's and their owners praise them.
            Marty (in Mississippi)
            XS1100SG
            XS650SK
            XS650SH
            XS650G
            XS6502F
            XS650E

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            • #7
              One thing you can do with the stock gauges is something with that flat black trim ring. That's actually black oxide finished stainless steel, so if you buff off the oxide, you can have a 'chrome' ring.
              Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

              '78E original owner - resto project
              '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
              '82 XJ rebuild project
              '80SG restified, red SOLD
              '79F parts...
              '81H more parts...

              Other current bikes:
              '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
              '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
              '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
              Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
              Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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              • #8
                Hey Jet. I actually have that exact gauge (in black) going on my personal ride now. It's a little small, but I love the looks and functions.

                I just picked up the bike yesterday. Might have bit off more than I can chew on this flip....lol. I may be selling as is or parting it out.

                The owner claims it ran but:
                1. Did not have a key, so I couldn't even see if it turned over or if any elec worked.
                2. No gas tank - who gets rid of a gas tank if you're trying to build a bike??? But I knew this going in.
                3. Fuse panel was fussed with. God knows what they did or what did not work.
                Rob - 79 SF

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