TheCoffsKid

Ok, so now we cut the cover of the OEM and make a Darth Vader mask

These photos show the reverse of the tacho

Next is to take off the OEM and see what's underneath. As you can see once the cover is off there's not much to it.

Ok this is how it looked when first mounted.

Hi, This is a continuation of an old thread called "The next challenge." The last post had the tacho mounted on top of the OEM instrument cluster ( forever called OEM from now on) in working order. It looked a bit out of place, so the plan was to try and sink the tacho into the OEM. By my measurements there is not any room to mount the tacho so that both screen are flush, so the tacho has to be moved back at least 2 inches. I think this will create problems with the screen, but I'll leave it till later. I'll post some photos so you can see what's what. Cheers,

Hi Coop, I will take the carb extenders and a pair of the lock bezels. I live in Oz so work out a cost for shipping and how to pay Cheers, gd

Coop, I will start a new thread on the TD tech forum called "M109R tacho" I will get all my photos in order and go through everything I did. cheers, gd

See attached next step will be to see if I can move the pcb so I can lower the tacho into the oem instrument cluster...will go and see my computer tech. cheers, gd

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Hi, Photos of tacho working. Will leave as is for a few months then if all ok will look to integrate it a bit better. cheers,

When viewed from the side, my profile doesn't look like a good fit for the bikes profile. you'd be hard pressed to put a newspaper under the screen

Hi, I think I will follow your lead and put the Clearview screen on my " must have" list. Thanks to everyone for all the input. cheers,

cheers, I spent many, many hours on the net trying to find a tacho that would match the style and shape of the rstd instrument cluster, and this was as close as I could get. When I have used it for a few months and I an happy with how it works I will try some mods.

If you look at the attached photos you will see that there is not much that you need to keep. Just keep the left hand piece, cut loose the wires and make an adapter plate, and you should be laughing. cheers

The RSTD has been in the workshop to be given the once over to make sure everything is ok; change all fluids, clean/change all filters; tune up etc. That's all done, and as well the tacho works!!! Will send photos shortly. The lights have all been wired correctly and adjusted. The levelling links have been installed and work as advertised. Next up is the R1 brake conversion from Earl, then the bigger tank and whilst that is being done the Dyna3000. Won't be much else to do soon except ride the thing. To paraphrase one of our early quiz show hosts: happy riding customers!!

Greetings, I rode my bike today for the first time in the rain and couldn't see through the screen. Will try some rain repellent to see if that works but if it doesn't then I will be looking for a shorter screen. I am 5'8" in old money I found this link. http://www.ceebaileys.com/yamaha/royalstar05ws.html Has anyone used this product? Any feedback is appreciated. Cheers, from the land of the blazing hot sun

the purpose of it is aimed at OMGs, but the concern is that a lot of bike riders will get caught up in the mess

...so that means the panthers are odds on

All the best to your wife at this time. I'm sure the family is rallying around and providing a lot of support. Best wishes from down under.

Just put down my $100 deposit for the Rivco centre stand; I had to get up at 0400 but at least the dog was happy! Bike goes in for a service in two days so the auto elec will try and get the tach to work; if he does its onwards and upwards. Cheers,

not that I'm aware of....but seeing what's happened in Egypt lately you never know

All, I hope everyone has a joyous festive season, with the hope that 2014 brings more good times than bad. Merry Xmas and happy New Year from the land down under. Cheers, TheCoffsKid

From Cheryl at Rivco this morning Chick from Rivco Products. We are up to a count of 30 interested bikers for the RSV001 Rivco royal star centerstand to go into production

Hi all, little bit more progress. have mounted the tacho onto the instrument cluster cover, and it doesn't look that bad. It sits a little higher that I would like but I cannot cut into the PCB, unfortunately. Still needs some work to get it to sit right, but I am going for a ride in the next few days, so we'll see. The grey loom out the back will eventually go as I think I only need 4 wires. As soon as we get the tacho to work we'll get rid of the extra wires, put the remainder in some heat shrink wrap, drill a whole in the cover and slide it through a rubber grommet. Any comments appreciated. Cheers, TheCoffsKid

Hi, I have removed parts marked "A" & "B" and this can be seen on the attachment. Then I removed part marked "C" The hole where "C" was will have to be filled in; bit of creative thinking will need to be applied; it will be under cover so maybe not..will see when I get further along. Photo of tacho on instrument cluster just to see how it looks. If I can adapt the tacho main cover that would be ideal but if have to use the full cover it will mean moving the tacho towards the rider. If I have to move the tacho, removing "C" would have been a waste of time. I have another main instrument cluster cover so if I have to move the tacho towards the rider I would try and use that so it would look like 2 instrument clusters. Don't hold back tell me what you think and how am I going. have to send two attachments; one with this post and another on the next post Cheers, TCK