worked on the gauge mount....
Didn't want to use the big plastic "threaded ring" mount that came with the gauge (used in Auto applications) as everything I came up with was just too bulky. After 2 mock-ups and a couple of "proto-type" mounts, I said "screw it", and took the entire guage apart.
...man, they cram a LOT of electronics in a little space!!!
..and it isn't easy to get all that crap back in there!!!!!
then just went ahead and added 2 stainless screw posts to the cannister.. Just like what is found on a stock Triple Gauge.
I just have to say that after seeing the amount of "stuff" they (Speedhut) have engineered to fit inside, and the work that would be involved in making something like this, I now think that $400-odd dollars is a bargain. A LOT of design/engineering went into these things...
Anywhoo.. I made a small bracket to mount the gauge to, and this bracket then uses the stock triple clamp mounting holes.. So in theory, I could move this gauge over to another triple with ease. Even though it says "S3/500" in the small print... I suppose I could "sharpie" over that since I now have no fear of gutting this gauge..
I also made a "gauge cover" (like the wrinkled finish covers on H1b/H2, except shorter and painted to match the tank/headlight) to hide the bracket and wires. I'lll post pics of the entire assembly complete and mounted once all the wiring is sorted and the clear coat has dried on the cannister cover...
In the meantime, here are pics of the face with power put to it...
Day (silver)
and Night (green)
The 29 miles were from the trip to Easter Dinner in the family truxster. I'll zero that out later.
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