modifying HD speedometer on 2012 iron
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modifying HD speedometer on 2012 iron
Has anybody popped open the speedometer on the iron? I have been wanting to get a tachometer but I dont want to load up the bike with a bunch of gauges, I like the look of the single gauge on top. So I got to thinking, in my old car I opened the bezel and replaced the bike lighting with white leds. So I know its doable on cars but is something like the doable on a bike? Basically what I was thinking was to open it up and to maybe somehow find a red translusent paint and paint the mph notches where each gear redlines. So i know where I'm at in that gear but without a tach.
Just a thought, what are you guys opinions?
here is a rough sketch of what I'm trying to describe.
Just a thought, what are you guys opinions?
here is a rough sketch of what I'm trying to describe.
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Has anybody popped open the speedometer on the iron? I have been wanting to get a tachometer but I dont want to load up the bike with a bunch of gauges, I like the look of the single gauge on top. So I got to thinking, in my old car I opened the bezel and replaced the bike lighting with white leds. So I know its doable on cars but is something like the doable on a bike? Basically what I was thinking was to open it up and to maybe somehow find a red translusent paint and paint the mph notches where each gear redlines. So i know where I'm at in that gear but without a tach.
Just a thought, what are you guys opinions?
here is a rough sketch of what I'm trying to describe.
Just a thought, what are you guys opinions?
here is a rough sketch of what I'm trying to describe.
But, to answer your question, I've read that you are not able pop open the unit. If you still want a tach in a single unit, check out the Dakota Digital. It's a bit expensive, but it has a sweeping digital tach as well as some other awesome features.
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...684/prd684.htm
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I like the idea. Even though you get used to knowing when to shift by sound, the way you have it laid out it looks neat and unobtrusive. I know that I don't really have a steady hand to do that though.
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If you remove the gauge holder from the speedo, which is also the handlebar clamp and replace it with a handlebar clamp could you not put the HD one so there is a tach and the same speedo?
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Just a thought. I'd rather have 2 gauges than 1 DD but I'd use the DD if there wasn't another option. Anyone know?
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Just a thought. I'd rather have 2 gauges than 1 DD but I'd use the DD if there wasn't another option. Anyone know?
Road Master
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From: Central FL
If you remove the gauge holder from the speedo, which is also the handlebar clamp and replace it with a handlebar clamp could you not put the HD one so there is a tach and the same speedo?
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Just a thought. I'd rather have 2 gauges than 1 DD but I'd use the DD if there wasn't another option. Anyone know?
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Just a thought. I'd rather have 2 gauges than 1 DD but I'd use the DD if there wasn't another option. Anyone know?
I like having the tach, engine temp, voltage, and gear indicator all on the HUD.
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Road Master
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Hahahaha!! I just noticed that if you click on the "What are others saying" icon on the right of the Dakota Digital page, it links you to a thread on this forum!
Awesome!
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I guess I'll be the voice of dissent. I don't like digital gauges and much prefer analog. Harley had a 2 in 1 analog speedo/tach gauge for the Sporty at one time. It was stupid expensive though. If I get a tach (doubtful), I'll get the tach kit and try to find on on eBay or CL.
Last edited by baka1969; Apr 15, 2012 at 04:18 PM.
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Gear indicator is VERY tempting for me.
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