New Gauge/Speedo

[Shammua]

Here is the one I am looking at but only if I can get a majority of the options working.

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=508/category_id=518/home_id=-1/mode=prod/prd508.htm

http://www.dakotadigital.com/cartimages/prd_zm_508.gif

If I can the the gear display, tach, spedo, and if possible the fuel gauge to work I would get it. I know the GZ doesn't come with the sensors for some of this so along with this I want to know if anyone was able to install to get some of these option working. Not necissarily with this gauge but just in general. (Gas gauge, gear position, tach. and so on)

Thanks for the information.

[cayuse]

you're really looking for a project aren't you?? :)
I would, instead, trade up to a bike that already has an electric tach, fuel sender, tranny signal, etc. etc.
By the time you've got this gizmo working you'll have more money invested in instruments than the bike!

Good luck, btw. It looks really cool.

[Shammua]

I am already gunning for this bike as my regular bike. http://allaboutbikes.com/picture3/Articlephotos/new/2010%20Honda%20Sabre.jpg

But yeah I am also going to be doing a lot to the GZ as well. It was destined to be a project before I even bought it. :)

BTW Since I only payed $200 for the bike, I have already passed the more invested than the bike cost line. lol Did that with the tires alone. :)

[cayuse]

We like projects! :2tup:

[5th_bike]

I am already gunning for this bike as my regular bike.

Are you sure? I recently saw this bike (or a very similar Honda) at the international motor show in Washington DC, and to my surprise the only chromed real metal parts were the exhausts (and probably the front fork and the handlebar too , but I didn't check them).

The "chrome" headlight and the five or so "chrome" caps to the side of the engine - all plastic.

Ah well on our Suzi's the indicator lights have a plastic housing too, but apart from that most of the chromed parts actually are real metal.

[Shammua]

I am already gunning for this bike as my regular bike.

Are you sure? I recently saw this bike (or a very similar Honda) at the international motor show in Washington DC, and to my surprise the only chromed real metal parts were the exhausts (and probably the front fork and the handlebar too , but I didn't check them).

The "chrome" headlight and the five or so "chrome" caps to the side of the engine - all plastic.

Ah well on our Suzi's the indicator lights have a plastic housing too, but apart from that most of the chromed parts actually are real metal.

That's fine with me, by the time the plastic parts started looking bad or needing replacing they will be replaced with parts that are real real real...
I am SO jonesing for this new bike too, it's bad enough I am contemplating a second job just to make sure I have enough funds for the bill.

Can anyone name any night time jobs that would let you work for about 4 hours a night 4 or 5 days a week and make about $500 every two weeks or so?

[Water Warrior 2]

Part time at Walmart might work. Or holding up 7-11 stores but if you get caught you may not like your dancing partners in jail.

[blaine]

Ah well on our Suzi's the indicator lights have a plastic housing too, but apart from that most of the chromed parts actually are real metal.
The chrome fork cover under the headlight is also plastic. :) :cool:

[Dupo]

I have a lot of plastic chrome on my spriit. Honestly, i prefer it. It doesnt rust :D

[alantf]

Can anyone name any night time jobs that would let you work for about 4 hours a night 4 or 5 days a week and make about $500 every two weeks or so?

You don't really want us to tell you, do you? :cool: :cry: :crackup

[blaine]

I have a lot of plastic chrome on my spriit. Honestly, i prefer it. It doesnt rust :D
Me too.Especially here on the east coast where rust is a issue.
:cool: :)

[mrlmd1]

Try Florida right on the coast for rust. All the spokes on my S50's wheels are rusted, now coated with a phosphoric acid coating to prevent further rust and convert it to ferrous sulfide, not oxide. Looks like crap but at least it's not rusting anymore. Maybe I'll have to clean it with a fine emory cloth and spray paint it or just leave it like it is. Too much constant work to keep it shiny.

[Shammua]

For minor rust issues the easiest way to get rid of it is aluminum foil. I know it sounds weird but wad it up into a loose ball and the scrubing away like a sand paper, it gets rust spots off and brings back an awesome shine. Just when you do it make sure you go completely in the same direction. :)

Walmart idea sounds good if they have something part time like I need. :)

[mrlmd1]

I did the aluminum foil thing, and chrome polish, and everything else, but when it's rusted (not just a light surface coating), it's done. The only thing that would restore it is to have it all sandblasted and then powdercoated, but not worth it for spokes.

[Water Warrior 2]

Sandblasting sounds like an idea. After that you might just invest in a Krylon clear plastic rattle can. Sandblasting could be down before new tires are put on bare rims.

[5th_bike]

The chrome fork cover under the headlight is also plastic. :) :cool:
.. and the mirrors' backs... and the speedo housing sounds like plastic too. sigh.

[Water Warrior 2]

Chromed plastic is cheaper and lighter than chromed metal. What else can we expect on some price point bikes.

[blaine]

.. and the mirrors' backs... and the speedo housing sounds like plastic too. sigh.

Your right,I forgot about those.Even on my 1990 454 the speedometer & tach housings are plastic.
:) :cool:

[mrlmd1]

Sandblasting sounds like an idea. After that you might just invest in a Krylon clear plastic rattle can. Sandblasting could be down befoe new tires are put on bare rims.
Got new tires on already, before the rusted spokes turned into a real mess, Had it been that way before, I would have had them cleaned off much easier. It would be much harder to do it now but not impossible.