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Title: first mods
Post by: MOTOMYSZOR on November 16, 2014, 12:18:29 PM
While awaiting for shims and oil temperature gauge (place for it is where this white paper disc is) I started drilling and wiring....
Volt meter and 12V power socket in place.....

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/7/4406_16_11_14_12_13_35.jpeg)

Title: Re: first mods
Post by: Capn Ron on November 16, 2014, 01:21:47 PM
Hey Karol,

Nice work there!  I put almost the same power setup in the same place as you did:

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/7/697_16_11_14_1_14_50.jpeg)

I use the top port to power my dash-mounted iPhone for navigation and the bottom one to power/charge up things in my tank bag (electric razor, small laptop, camera) while I'm riding.

I can't tell how deep those sockets go or what the connector setup is like on the bottom, but I found that things got pretty tight in the fairing.  I bent the spade connectors on both so the whole setup was shallower and it juuuust fit in there!

I like the voltage gauge!  Where did you get that?  Brand/model?  Part number?

Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: first mods
Post by: MOTOMYSZOR on November 16, 2014, 02:11:37 PM
Quote from: Capn Ron on November 16, 2014, 01:21:47 PM

I like the voltage gauge!  Where did you get that?  Brand/model?  Part number?

Keep up the good work!

Ebay is my best source: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/gib-12V-24V-Motorcycle-Auto-Car-Cigarette-Lighter-Digital-Voltmeter-Volt-Meter-/191375011938?ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:IE:3160 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/gib-12V-24V-Motorcycle-Auto-Car-Cigarette-Lighter-Digital-Voltmeter-Volt-Meter-/191375011938?ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:IE:3160)

Title: Re: first mods
Post by: Pat Conlon on November 16, 2014, 05:00:52 PM
Karol, with your hand on the throttle, can you see the gage?
Title: Re: first mods
Post by: MOTOMYSZOR on November 17, 2014, 11:30:02 AM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on November 16, 2014, 05:00:52 PM
Karol, with your hand on the throttle, can you see the gage?

Ron,  I am almost sure that I will not see all the gauges while driving. Not without bending myself.
Don't know yet for sure, panel still waiting on desk for oil temperature gauge......

Today I received shims and just finished with valves.  :rofl:
Title: Re: first mods
Post by: MOTOMYSZOR on January 26, 2015, 02:10:30 PM
I just finished fight for today....

I spend over one hour removing exhaust gaskets from engine. I believe that they were there since new.....
Now engine is ready for new exhaust studs.

Also after almost two hours fight with one bolt in sump pan....  :dash1: replaced my old rusty oil cooler, for another one in really  good condition.

That was good day  :good2:
Title: Re: first mods
Post by: airheadPete on January 26, 2015, 09:04:11 PM
It's good when you've finished the day and can say you've fought the good fight and won, (or at least made significant progress!)
HOORAY for "manshed" days! (Queer name, but thank the Aussies.) :good: