Mini Speedo/Tach On Handlebars
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Mini Speedo/Tach On Handlebars
Im wanting to try to mount a mini speedo/tach on my handlebars (t bars) but not sure if want I want to do is fully possible.
Im hoping I can find a mini gauge setup that can tap into the signal and leave my dash gauge in place.
This is on a Fat Bob so I have the 5 speedo in the dash otherwise Id look into just relocating it.
This is a good example of the size and type of gauge Id like to to have:
https://motogadget.com/shop/en/motoscope-mini.html
From what Ive been able to find I think this would conpletely replace the stock gauge though.
if anyone knows of an option without a tach Id definitely consider it.
Im hoping I can find a mini gauge setup that can tap into the signal and leave my dash gauge in place.
This is on a Fat Bob so I have the 5 speedo in the dash otherwise Id look into just relocating it.
This is a good example of the size and type of gauge Id like to to have:
https://motogadget.com/shop/en/motoscope-mini.html
From what Ive been able to find I think this would conpletely replace the stock gauge though.
if anyone knows of an option without a tach Id definitely consider it.
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I don't know why you couldn't run two Speedo/tach. Just splice the wires. Plug-n-play, no, but likely doable.
I'm not 100% sure how the Motogadget analog gauges work but their digital gauges accept a wide variety of signals and are fully programmable/calibratable. I have Motoscope mini on my 99 and required no adapters or sensors. Just connect the wires and calibrate.
Might need their CAN bus adapter for your bike. I'm not familiar with the CAN electronics.
I suggest contacting Revival Cycle and asking. They are very knowledgeable with M'gadget but mostly focus on vintage import bikes so they may or may not be familiar with a modern MoCo. They have helped me several times.
I'm not 100% sure how the Motogadget analog gauges work but their digital gauges accept a wide variety of signals and are fully programmable/calibratable. I have Motoscope mini on my 99 and required no adapters or sensors. Just connect the wires and calibrate.
Might need their CAN bus adapter for your bike. I'm not familiar with the CAN electronics.
I suggest contacting Revival Cycle and asking. They are very knowledgeable with M'gadget but mostly focus on vintage import bikes so they may or may not be familiar with a modern MoCo. They have helped me several times.
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After further thought I really can't see why that gauge wouldn't work. I'm pulling the speed signal directly from the VSS sensor (with NO ECU interaction) and the tach signal directly from the coil signal wire. It comes from the ECU but it's not like coils have changed in the last 75 odd years.
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Awesome, I might have been overthinking it.
Thankfully mine is a 2011 so pre-canbus.
Im going to dig around to see if I can find a slightly more basic gauge as I dont need all the other features it has. Just looking for a HUD style setup and keep my dash gauge for the rest.
Thankfully mine is a 2011 so pre-canbus.
Im going to dig around to see if I can find a slightly more basic gauge as I dont need all the other features it has. Just looking for a HUD style setup and keep my dash gauge for the rest.
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The Mini is fairly basic. Other than Speedo, Tach, and Odo, I can't really think of much it offers. The shift light is nice. I think there is a clock (or trip clock?) which I've never used. Can't think of anything else. It's not the easiest digital gauge to read but it's adequate. A backlit LCD would better but I liked the size. Not sure who else makes ultra compact gauges, but I'm sure there are a few others. Maybe Dakota Digital?
Don't forget to check custom and race car suppliers. The basics are all the same. I've used a 30 year old 3" Sun tach for test/tune on my bikes amd cars many times. It just uses 3 wires and has worked on every vehicle I've tried.
Don't forget to check custom and race car suppliers. The basics are all the same. I've used a 30 year old 3" Sun tach for test/tune on my bikes amd cars many times. It just uses 3 wires and has worked on every vehicle I've tried.
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The Mini is fairly basic. Other than Speedo, Tach, and Odo, I can't really think of much it offers. The shift light is nice. I think there is a clock (or trip clock?) which I've never used. Can't think of anything else. It's not the easiest digital gauge to read but it's adequate. A backlit LCD would better but I liked the size. Not sure who else makes ultra compact gauges, but I'm sure there are a few others. Maybe Dakota Digital?
Don't forget to check custom and race car suppliers. The basics are all the same. I've used a 30 year old 3" Sun tach for test/tune on my bikes amd cars many times. It just uses 3 wires and has worked on every vehicle I've tried.
Don't forget to check custom and race car suppliers. The basics are all the same. I've used a 30 year old 3" Sun tach for test/tune on my bikes amd cars many times. It just uses 3 wires and has worked on every vehicle I've tried.
Was thinking it had more to it but I might have been mixing it up with their other gauges.
Funny enough I already have a powervision but just didnt want to leave it on the bike aside from tuning.
What mount are you using for it?
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