How hard to install gauges?

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Feb 26, 2007 | 06:22 PM

FFeric

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How hard to install gauges?

Hey Guys
I got my bike at a dealer for winter storage. I want to install the spun aluminum gauges. To install the gauges they want $360 to install them. I want to have the air temp gauge replaced with a compass. If I were to stick to the air temp gauge it would only be $320. I was windering how hard it would be to install the gauges myself? I know something would need to be done with the mileage?
Thanks,Eric

Feb 26, 2007 | 06:29 PM

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RE: How hard to install gauges?

Not hard...paint the inner fairing while it's gutted...forget the POS compass!

Feb 26, 2007 | 06:37 PM

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RE: How hard to install gauges?

I got a painted inner fairing when I got the bike. One of the best things i did. So skip the compass? Just as useless at the temp gauge? lol

Feb 26, 2007 | 07:07 PM

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RE: How hard to install gauges?

I just had the painted inner fairing and capput on at my dealer. Since they allready had it apart, they didn't charge me any extra laborto put the spun metal face gages in. I also replaced the compass I had installed with an oil temp gage. I must say, it looks awesome. The speedometer will have to haveyour currentmileage set at the factory before they ship it to you. At least that's how mine was done.

Feb 26, 2007 | 07:54 PM

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RE: How hard to install gauges?

Ditch the air temp gauge, skip the compass and head straight for an oil temp gauge.

Feb 26, 2007 | 10:35 PM

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RE: How hard to install gauges?

I stopped in at a different dealer today. They told me about 2 hours to put them on. (basic swap) The dealer where my bike is wants 4 hours. Big difference.

Feb 26, 2007 | 10:42 PM

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RE: How hard to install gauges?

so easy a cave man could do it - one point - I found the "low fuel" light is next to impossible to see in daylight on the spun alum guages... For get paying someone $$$$$ to do this job.... you can do it...