Question - Speedometer Modification - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Samurai · 05-20-2006, 07:26 PM

The meter with orange colored indicator is the current, that blocks the odometer when cruising at a speed 50~60 km/h. I want to modify something like the 2nd photo shows (if the press fitted bezel can successfully be opened).

Question: Is a funny triangle at the other end of the indicator a functional piece for counterbalance or something? Is it Ok to cut this off? My concern is the indicator to shake or not after cutting off the piece.

c50tiger · 05-22-2006, 01:03 AM

Hmmm - hadn't thought of that when you shared this idea with me through email. The indicator on my C50 is not that awful triangle, but it does have a bit that extends the other direction, and it is much thicker than the "pointy" end, so perhaps there is something of a counterbalance effect. On the other hand, I would think that so long as the needle is firmly attached, it's not going to vibrate anymore than if that extension were there.

**inspiron** · 05-22-2006, 04:42 AM

I doubt it is a counter-balance or anything like that. It's probably just cosmetics. Here's how my speedo looks ...

BTW, I don't think that there should be much problem to open the speedo case - in eBay there are plenty of offers for replacement speedo backgrounds. If you have a good ink-jet printer and are somewhat artistic, you could create your own speedo "scale". All you need to know is the dimensions (easy to measure) and the angle for each increment (also easy to measure), and have a good hand with PhotoShop. You could then "bling" your speedo with a custom foil...

Samurai · 05-22-2006, 03:41 PM

C50tiger: Thank you for your prompt response as usual. That awful triangle, I wished the designer would have had a bit better 'Kansei'.
Oh - Did you get a new car? Are you satisfied with it?

inspiron: Thank you. Will try to find a better background in eBay. Enjoyed your HP, blog and LiveJournal - reminded me that I have not updated for over a year.

Kaikias · 05-23-2006, 11:21 AM

Just cosmentics.

05-20-2006, 07:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Samurai Formerly Rice Burner Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: Royal Enfield Location: Kanagawa, Japan Posts: 641	Question - Speedometer Modification The meter with orange colored indicator is the current, that blocks the odometer when cruising at a speed 50~60 km/h. I want to modify something like the 2nd photo shows (if the press fitted bezel can successfully be opened). Question: Is a funny triangle at the other end of the indicator a functional piece for counterbalance or something? Is it Ok to cut this off? My concern is the indicator to shake or not after cutting off the piece. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Samurai; 05-21-2006 at 01:40 AM.

05-22-2006, 01:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
c50tiger Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2005 C50 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 2,058	Hmmm - hadn't thought of that when you shared this idea with me through email. The indicator on my C50 is not that awful triangle, but it does have a bit that extends the other direction, and it is much thicker than the "pointy" end, so perhaps there is something of a counterbalance effect. On the other hand, I would think that so long as the needle is firmly attached, it's not going to vibrate anymore than if that extension were there. __________________ Let's think the unthinkable, let's do the undoable, let's prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all. - Douglas Adams COGITO EGGO SUM: I think, therefore I am... a waffle

05-22-2006, 04:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,126	I doubt it is a counter-balance or anything like that. It's probably just cosmetics. Here's how my speedo looks ... BTW, I don't think that there should be much problem to open the speedo case - in eBay there are plenty of offers for replacement speedo backgrounds. If you have a good ink-jet printer and are somewhat artistic, you could create your own speedo "scale". All you need to know is the dimensions (easy to measure) and the angle for each increment (also easy to measure), and have a good hand with PhotoShop. You could then "bling" your speedo with a custom foil... __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400 Last edited by inspiron; 05-22-2006 at 04:54 AM.

05-22-2006, 03:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Samurai Formerly Rice Burner Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: Royal Enfield Location: Kanagawa, Japan Posts: 641	C50tiger: Thank you for your prompt response as usual. That awful triangle, I wished the designer would have had a bit better 'Kansei'. Oh - Did you get a new car? Are you satisfied with it? inspiron: Thank you. Will try to find a better background in eBay. Enjoyed your HP, blog and LiveJournal - reminded me that I have not updated for over a year. Last edited by Samurai; 05-22-2006 at 05:06 PM.

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05-23-2006, 11:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kaikias Ditch Magnet Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 97 GSF1200 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 152	Just cosmentics.

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