Monty Posted June 8, 2010 Share #1 Posted June 8, 2010 Went over to Don's(B2dad) this morning and got 'dem gauges installed...finally. Took me about 4 hours, working at a comfortable pace. I needed the practice for MD. http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i274/13thAFMonterey/Image1.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i274/13thAFMonterey/Image2.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i274/13thAFMonterey/Image3.jpg The B2 Bomber is good to go for the trip to MD!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted June 8, 2010 Share #2 Posted June 8, 2010 looks great!! its allways more fun taking a hole saw to someone elses bike!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponch Posted June 8, 2010 Share #3 Posted June 8, 2010 Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kj5ix Posted June 8, 2010 Share #4 Posted June 8, 2010 Lookin good, and a ton more functional/useful than the cassette,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scarylarry Posted June 8, 2010 Share #5 Posted June 8, 2010 Nice job how hard was it doing the oil sensor on the trike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2dad Posted June 9, 2010 Share #6 Posted June 9, 2010 It wasn't bad at all...I just stood back and watched. So glad to finally have this done. It really was a big job and no way could I have done it. Thanks Monty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted June 9, 2010 Really, doing it on the trike wasn't any different at all. The volts gauge only shows 12 volts with it idling, but it reads low, as a meter on the battery actually shows 13.2 volts....and that's with all of the lights on, including the passing lamps and driving lights...and all of Don's body LEDs. He has a good stator! I need to research a better place to tie in with that gauge. Maybe right at the fuse block, with a switched circuit. I am currently tying them in at the 12v power outlet in the fairing, so they read a bit low. Maybe Ponch has a better suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scarylarry Posted June 9, 2010 Share #8 Posted June 9, 2010 When I get around to doing mine, I was going to look for a spare fuse block and stick there.... Side note.... It was noticed that the copper fittings on the oil sensor could be chrome, sleeperhawk knew of someone in Paducah Ky. that did chrome some parts for him and it did look good.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scarylarry Posted June 9, 2010 Share #9 Posted June 9, 2010 It wasn't bad at all...I just stood back and watched. So glad to finally have this done. It really was a big job and no way could I have done it. Thanks Monty! :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted June 9, 2010 Share #10 Posted June 9, 2010 Good job Monty. I know Don was chomping at the bit to get this project done. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scarylarry Posted June 9, 2010 Share #11 Posted June 9, 2010 Good job Monty. I know Don was chomping at the bit to get this project done. Larry I'm chopping at the bit to Monty when you gonna help me do mine??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dug050 Posted June 9, 2010 Share #12 Posted June 9, 2010 I had a similar problem with my voltmeter reading low but 13.8 volts when measured at the battery. I tried connecting at the fusebox but still had the same results. I ended up connecting directly to the battery through a 12volt relay that is activated by the ignition switch and now get accurate readings. I'm not sure what the problem is but this hook-up solved my problem. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share #13 Posted June 9, 2010 I'm chopping at the bit to Monty when you gonna help me do mine??????? Whenever we get time. Look how long it took me to get to Don's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share #14 Posted June 9, 2010 I had a similar problem with my voltmeter reading low but 13.8 volts when measured at the battery. I tried connecting at the fusebox but still had the same results. I ended up connecting directly to the battery through a 12volt relay that is activated by the ignition switch and now get accurate readings. I'm not sure what the problem is but this hook-up solved my problem. Doug Sounds like the way to go. It takes longer, but if you want it right, then so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scarylarry Posted June 9, 2010 Share #15 Posted June 9, 2010 Whenever we get time. Look how long it took me to get to Don's. I hope they will fit on my 3rd gen. then.............:rotf::rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick97spirit Posted June 9, 2010 Share #16 Posted June 9, 2010 Really, doing it on the trike wasn't any different at all. The volts gauge only shows 12 volts with it idling, but it reads low, as a meter on the battery actually shows 13.2 volts....and that's with all of the lights on, including the passing lamps and driving lights...and all of Don's body LEDs. He has a good stator! I need to research a better place to tie in with that gauge. Maybe right at the fuse block, with a switched circuit. I am currently tying them in at the 12v power outlet in the fairing, so they read a bit low. Maybe Ponch has a better suggestion. Monty, my voltmeter does the same thing. I need to move it (the wire) too. Just haven't done it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kj5ix Posted June 10, 2010 Share #17 Posted June 10, 2010 Is that one of Ponch's bezel plats, or your own,,, Looks great. Now if there were only a 1.5" Tach, and room for one more it would be perfect,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share #18 Posted June 10, 2010 It's the gauge kit that Ponch sells, bezel and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kj5ix Posted June 10, 2010 Share #19 Posted June 10, 2010 Thanks Still new to this RSV stuff... I will have a ton of questions later as progress goes on, with my project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share #20 Posted June 10, 2010 I just did the relay mod for my volts gauge. I will post a writeup as soon as I can. I'm working the next 3 nights. I took pictures. The gauge still reads a volt less than my meter, but now, the gauge doesn't drop below 12 volts when I turn my passing lamps on. I started my bike and turned everything on...radio, passing lamps, brake lights and my trailer, with all 13 of it's lights.....still got 13.5 volts at the battery, according to my meter...at idle...guess my stator is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponch Posted June 10, 2010 Share #21 Posted June 10, 2010 Is that one of Ponch's bezel plats, or your own,,, Looks great. Now if there were only a 1.5" Tach, and room for one more it would be perfect,,, I can do a two gauge plate (standard size) with one 1 1/2" gauge and one 1 5/8" Drag Specialty tach or a three gauge plate with two 1 1/2" gauges and one 1 5/8" tach. I haven't started making them for sale yet, but here's the one I have on my bike. Boomer (Tennessee) gets the first one. http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv87/dawarren77377/Gauges/DSCF5297.jpg?t=1276200872 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kj5ix Posted June 10, 2010 Share #22 Posted June 10, 2010 It just keeps getting better and better,, Ponch Keep to the high ground!! I hear its wet again down there again ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted June 10, 2010 Share #23 Posted June 10, 2010 That looks GREAT Ponch. I wondered when you were going to reveal it. If I didn't already have my Baron's tach and your 3 gauge bezel already installed, I would be all over that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponch Posted June 10, 2010 Share #24 Posted June 10, 2010 Thanks, Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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