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Old Jul 29, 2018 | 06:13 AM
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I just wanted to share my experience with these gauges. I know they are not for everyone but I like them and it makes it easy to read these gauges in the Florida sun. Bonus is they match the Sony head unit. The fit and finish of these is outstanding and it’s a true plug and play setup.


 
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Old Jul 29, 2018 | 06:46 AM
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Nice.. Sony head unit work with hand controls?
 
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Old Jul 29, 2018 | 07:10 AM
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Nice clean look.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2018 | 08:09 AM
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Good looking gauges.Now,at least you don't have to look at the goo running down inside of your previous speedo lens.
 
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Thanks for the compliments guys.

I dont miss goo running down the gauges that’s for sure they won’t get into these the back is solid aluminum.

The basic hand controls work with the Sony head unit volume up and down track forward and backward and input select. That works perfect for me with the apple car play using Tidal and Spotify. Not to mention the sound quality is night and day and it’s fast navigating.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2018 | 09:18 AM
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Looks real good. I'll be adding them at some point too.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2018 | 12:24 PM
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Great look. Did this require removal of the inner fairing, or just the outer fairing?
 
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Old Jul 29, 2018 | 12:30 PM
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looks good. A few bikes at the shop, i use, has those gauges. i'm also tempted to pull the pin, and get a set
 
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Old Jul 29, 2018 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Plow64
Great look. Did this require removal of the inner fairing, or just the outer fairing?
Outer fairing then the amp tray. The entire job takes about an hour.

@iron25 I kicked it around for a year wish I would have done it sooner.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2018 | 07:39 AM
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15 MG SG- are you able to provide some additional information on your Sony radio- would love to hear more about it? Are you able to use Bluetooth functions with in-helmet communications?
 
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