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Title: Simple GPS Digital Speedometer
Post by: aviationfred on August 17, 2014, 09:37:45 PM
I just purchased this no frills GPS speedo. I don't need all the extra fancy gizmos that come with others that are offered. It is 3 3/8" diameter, which should drop right into the existing instrument bezel. I will do a write up once I get it installed and a ride with it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251474144149?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/251474144149?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648)


(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/T2eC16JgFIbb8VRtBSMRhkjPOw60_57_zpse40b2bf5.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/T2eC16JgFIbb8VRtBSMRhkjPOw60_57_zpse40b2bf5.jpg.html)

Fred
Title: Re: Simple GPS Digital Speedometer
Post by: fj1289 on August 18, 2014, 09:14:32 PM
Fred - thanks for being our eBay guinea pig for many of these mods!   :drinks:
Title: Re: Simple GPS Digital Speedometer
Post by: FJmonkey on August 18, 2014, 09:48:57 PM
3 miles is all you got... WTF??? Pushing the bike in and out of your garage? Fred, you know we need more info... Dude, are you an early product gimmick guy. I don't think so..
Title: Re: Simple GPS Digital Speedometer
Post by: aviationfred on August 18, 2014, 10:03:26 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on August 18, 2014, 09:48:57 PM
3 miles is all you got... WTF??? Pushing the bike in and out of your garage? Fred, you know we need more info... Dude, are you an early product gimmick guy. I don't think so..


I have not received the new speedometer yet,   :flag_of_truce: the photo is a file photo.

I have actually done a few new changes to the Silver Bullet. Once I get the speedo and the RPM exhaust installed, I will post up some photos and feedback on the GPS Speedo and RPM exhaust.

Fred
Title: Re: Simple GPS Digital Speedometer
Post by: FJmonkey on August 18, 2014, 10:22:11 PM
Ok, I will pass on this one... Just once... Post up what you get, the GPS speedos are likely a good fix for our aging FJ's.... I know my adapted 84' speedo has only soo many more miles before it gives up the ghost...
Title: Re: Simple GPS Digital Speedometer
Post by: aviationfred on August 25, 2014, 09:43:52 PM
Whoo Hoo....... No more bouncing speedo needle.   :yahoo:  I received and installed the GPS Speedometer this evening.

I did have to modify the instrument bezel, the instrument housing and the GPS unit itself.


(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/GPSSpeedometer1_zps8dccee59.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/GPSSpeedometer1_zps8dccee59.jpg.html)

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/GPSSpeedometer_zps16289c68.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/GPSSpeedometer_zps16289c68.jpg.html)

In the shot below, the readout is much easier to read than what is shown. The camera didn't pick up the LCD screen very well in the dark.

(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o145/aviationfred/GPSSpeedometer2_zps5906c504.jpg) (http://s119.photobucket.com/user/aviationfred/media/GPSSpeedometer2_zps5906c504.jpg.html)

Fred
Title: Re: Simple GPS Digital Speedometer
Post by: Tuneforkfreak on August 25, 2014, 09:50:42 PM
I like it! :good:  A perfect match in the dark.
Title: Re: Simple GPS Digital Speedometer
Post by: FJmonkey on August 25, 2014, 09:51:35 PM
Wow, I can't tell the difference.. Looks very OEM, Cough! Cough! Fred, good fix, we now have another option for the failing parts of our venerable and much beloved FJ's... At least the color is still red at night...  
Title: Re: Simple GPS Digital Speedometer
Post by: aviationfred on August 25, 2014, 09:58:58 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on August 25, 2014, 09:51:35 PM
Wow, I can't tell the difference.. Looks very OEM, Cough! Cough! Fred, good fix, we now have another option for the failing parts of our venerable and much beloved FJ's... At least the color is still red at night...  


Tune in tomorrow evening for the digital Tachometer install.....  :sarcastic: :sarcastic:


Fred
Title: Re: Simple GPS Digital Speedometer
Post by: FJmonkey on August 25, 2014, 10:02:51 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on August 25, 2014, 09:58:58 PM
Tune in tomorrow evening for the digital Tachometer install.....  :sarcastic: :sarcastic:
Fred

Slave driver, you make this place what it is, quality and performance. Do you work for RPM?
Title: Re: Simple GPS Digital Speedometer
Post by: aviationfred on August 26, 2014, 11:57:55 AM
One odd thing that I discovered. While backing the FJ out of the garage this morning, the speedometer reads MPH while backing up.  :pardon:

Fred
Title: Re: Simple GPS Digital Speedometer
Post by: TexasDave on August 26, 2014, 04:00:13 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on August 26, 2014, 11:57:55 AM
One odd thing that I discovered. While backing the FJ out of the garage this morning, the speedometer reads MPH while backing up.  :pardon:

Fred
How fast does the FJ go in reverse Fred?   :biggrin:  Dave