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Return to work instrument upgrade

Started by aviationfred, March 17, 2021, 05:15:48 PM

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aviationfred

With the return to the ranks of the employed. Casper is getting a much needed instrument cluster upgrade.

Taking advantage of the 15% off Sale at Speed Hut. Just ordered this set. On the Quad gauge, the water temp will be changed to oil temp, 140°- 300°F. At night the dials will be Black.


Fred

For a more detailed posting for the install. Click on the following links to the FILES section.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=16670.15

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=12192.0

For anyone wanting to use these gauges as an upgrade. I will cover some information that has been stated in prior posts.

1. The GPS speedometer and any combination of the fuel gauge comes standard with a soft button on the front. When ordering,  add into the Note section to remove the soft button and add a remote cable on the back of the gauge. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT.

2. Choose the Legacy or the Stealth bezel ring. They have the lowest profile.

3. For the GPS speedometer, add your mileage in the Notes section, Speed Hut can program that for you.

4. For those that would like to use these gauges, but are not comfortable with the wiring and/or the programming. I have built a few sets for fellow FJ owners. PM me for details.
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

Pat Conlon

Looks great Fred...last I checked, Speed Hut could not do the color red for back lighting....has this changed?
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

aviationfred

Quote from: Pat Conlon on March 17, 2021, 05:53:51 PM
Looks great Fred...last I checked, Speed Hut could not do the color red for back lighting....has this changed?

Looks like you can have Red Numbers for daylight and night. I did this Speedo as 180mph to see how it looked. The 2nd photo shows the current face colors available.


Fred


I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

aviationfred

Quote from: aviationfred on March 17, 2021, 07:47:38 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on March 17, 2021, 05:53:51 PM
Looks great Fred...last I checked, Speed Hut could not do the color red for back lighting....has this changed?

Looks like you can have Red Numbers for daylight and night. I did this Speedo as 180mph to see how it looked. The 2nd photo shows the current face colors available.


Fred





Click on the link. It is set for a Black Face with White numbers. It shows 4 different back lighting colors for the Night. White, Blue, Red and Orange.

https://www.speedhut.com/gauge/GR338-GPS-04/1/GPS-Speedometer-180mph

Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

aviationfred

I have a question for Randy or Robert. Is the oil pan galley plug on the side a good place for the Oil Pressure sensor to be installed for the new gauge? If so, is this the correct galley plug adaptor to use?

http://rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Engine%3ARPMMGP&cat=39


Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

Pat Conlon

1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

racerrad8

Quote from: aviationfred on March 17, 2021, 10:48:53 PM
I have a question for Randy or Robert. Is the oil pan galley plug on the side a good place for the Oil Pressure sensor to be installed for the new gauge? If so, is this the correct galley plug adaptor to use?

http://rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Engine%3ARPMMGP&cat=39


Fred

You need to use one of the main oil galley tap ports for "engine" oil pressure. The oil cooling circuit pump has a smaller displacement pump and lower pressure relief valve.

You need this one: Yamaha Main Oil Galley Adapter

Replace the o-ring while you are there too to ensure no leaks: Main Oil Galley Plug O-Ring

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

mish

I have the same gauges fitted on mine.
The oilways I used where the ones both sides of the crank.
I'll try and post a photo of this.
By the way mine works fine.

ZOA NOM

Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

ribbert

Quote from: aviationfred on March 17, 2021, 05:15:48 PM

With the return to the ranks of the employed. Casper is getting a much needed instrument cluster upgrade.


Fred, do you have a tyre pressure monitor system?

Noel
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

axiom-r

Quote from: ZOA NOM on March 19, 2021, 11:48:16 AM
*sigh* Still no gear indicator...

There's no transmission sensor in a GPS speedometer... so despite the sighing....  highly unlikely that you will ever be satisfied on this.  There's only 5 gears, I count as I go if I am even paying attention.  RPM and "pull" usually enough of an indicator.  5th always (ALWAYS) arrives too soon.  If I had a gear indicator showing "5" to me all the time I would be cursing at it and wishing for 6th....
1992 FJ1200 w 2007 R1 Front & Rear

Pat Conlon

A TPMS would be cool.
I'm still looking for a wireless system with inner rim mounted sensors that have a replaceable battery.
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

aviationfred

The art work proofs have been sent for my ok. They are now being made and hopefully delivery will be mid April.


Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

giantkiller

Quote from: aviationfred on March 21, 2021, 10:43:06 AM
The art work proofs have been sent for my ok. They are now being made and hopefully delivery will be mid April.


Fred
Looks good Fred. I might have to get some for the turbo bike.   Have to be 200+mph.
Can you get a boost guage for the quad gauge.
86 fj1350r
86 fj1380t turbo drag toy (soon)
87 fj1200 865 miles crashed for parts
89 fj1200 touring 2up
87 fzr1000 crashed
87 fzr750r Human Race teams world endurance champion
93 fzr600 Vance n hines ltd for sale
Custom chopper I built
Mini chopper I built for my daughter just like the big 1

aviationfred

Quote from: giantkiller on March 21, 2021, 01:29:18 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on March 21, 2021, 10:43:06 AM
The art work proofs have been sent for my ok. They are now being made and hopefully delivery will be mid April.


Fred
Looks good Fred. I might have to get some for the turbo bike.   Have to be 200+mph.
Can you get a boost guage for the quad gauge.

The 200mph Speedo is available..... unfortunately the Boost gauge is only offered as a single gauge.

Link for the Boost gauges https://www.speedhut.com/gauges/Boost-and-Vacuum-Gauges/Boost-Gauges/?catid=f2|f31


Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor