Hola
Sorry, but I don´t like that gear indicators in the middle of the dashboard, so I fitted mine different
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m589/fj1200alf/ski12.jpg)
Complete details in my web, at the en of the Add-ons section (well, I have written a lot there, so I have to make publicity to myself) :flag_of_truce:
Cheers
Alf
Nice work alf , have sort of missed having one since my gsx , got used to it after 9 years, , now just rely on seat if the pants and listen to what the engine tells me :good2:
That would be great if I could program what is displayed for a given gear. 1, N, 2, K(ookaloo), 4, X.... I keep reaching for 6 dammit!!!
Well, in fact is not much needed. fj11.5 is correct: you can drive the FJ in 5th all day long in a travel and in 3th in a curvy road, like in automatic
But looks good. I have to make another more clear pic, but the finish is "factory look"
I think I´m going to use more in my next yearly travel in Europe, when chasing traffic I´m always looking for 6th
Monkey majic and alf, you guys using 18/38 gearing,ive stopped searching for 6th gear since fitting them,, :good2:
How can I change my sproket so I don't break my toes shiffting to a nonexistant 6th gears. (45k miles on a (new to me 89 fj1200)- runs like a bear) Max
Quote from: fj11.5 on November 28, 2012, 04:43:10 AM
Monkey majic and alf, you guys using 18/38 gearing,ive stopped searching for 6th gear since fitting them,, :good2:
hola Alf- what kind of indicater is this? thanks Max
Sorry, but I don´t like that gear indicators in the middle of the dashboard, so I fitted mine different
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m589/fj1200alf/ski12.jpg)
Complete details in my web, at the en of the Add-ons section (well, I have written a lot there, so I have to make publicity to myself) :flag_of_truce:
Cheers
Alf
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Hola
A cheap Chinese bought in eBay
Alf your idea of using solvent to make a window in the instrument face is brilliant, a very good job :good2:
Quote from: Alf on November 27, 2012, 04:45:54 PM
Hola
Sorry, but I don´t like that gear indicators in the middle of the dashboard, so I fitted mine different
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m589/fj1200alf/ski12.jpg)
Complete details in my web, at the en of the Add-ons section (well, I have written a lot there, so I have to make publicity to myself) :flag_of_truce:
Cheers
Alf
Hello Alf
How did you do it?
Do you have more pictures of the installation?
Where did you buy it?
Regards Niller
Welcome to the club Niller...
Hola Niller
well, I said at the post: in my web you have the installation and a lot of pics
Welcome. Cheers
Alf
Question. Where did you get those great looking fork caps :)... ? I have seen them before on another local FJ but have been unable to locate any.
Quote from: fj11.5 on November 28, 2012, 04:43:10 AM
Monkey majic and alf, you guys using 18/38 gearing,ive stopped searching for 6th gear since fitting them,, :good2:
Agreed!
My 18/39 also has helped eliminate that pesky, non existant 6th gear!
Leon
Alf, your link doesn't seem to be working.
I'd like to read about your install.
Leon
The fork caps come from a bloke in Germany , I have them myself, if I can find his site ill post it ,, they are stainless , he also makes the trip reset button, usually has those listed on eBay ,, can't find the eBay addy,, but web is WWW.motorrad-ranch-rellingen.de (http://www.motorrad-ranch-rellingen.de)
Thanks I will try to send him an e mail.... If I can overcome the language barrier. :)
Quote from: 1tinindian on December 07, 2012, 07:14:14 PM
Alf, your link doesn't seem to be working.
I'd like to read about your install.
Leon
Hi
Its working. Only click at the left of the CLICK HERE words :wacko3:
Quote from: Alf on December 08, 2012, 03:46:53 AM
Quote from: 1tinindian on December 07, 2012, 07:14:14 PM
Alf, your link doesn't seem to be working.
I'd like to read about your install.
Leon
Hi
Its working. Only click at the left of the CLICK HERE words :wacko3:
I read the article, but what I miss is whether you bought a complete kit or constructed it yourselve completely.
There is a system available that works with reed switches near the gear change lever, but I prefer the system that works with modified "neutral switch plate", containing 5 extra contacts.
I am very curious how the electronic part of that can be constructed, since it needs to lower the voltage to appr. 5V (otherwise the 7 segment LED will blow) and it needs to adress the LED correctly.
When voltage is on lead 1 from the modified "neutral switch plate", the LED must be adressed to show1 etc ....
Jaap
I bought the system that works with the sensors near the gear change lever
Anyway, I´m working with my friend Mingo to adapt the neutral switch plate from a Yamaha Venture Royal. Revising the parts fiche it looks like it is a straight bolt on
I will inform
Quote from: fj11.5 on November 28, 2012, 04:43:10 AM
Monkey majic and alf, you guys using 18/38 gearing,ive stopped searching for 6th gear since fitting them,, :good2:
I've changed to 18/38 gearing but I'm still looking for 6th! Maybe its the vibes I have going through the bike at the moment that make it feel like its working harder than it is, not sure.
Quote from: Alf on January 03, 2013, 07:26:04 AM
I bought the system that works with the sensors near the gear change lever
Anyway, I´m working with my friend Mingo to adapt the neutral switch plate from a Yamaha Venture Royal. Revising the parts fiche it looks like it is a straight bolt on
I will inform
Alf,
does this imply that the mentioned gear indicator is a standard feature on the Venture ?
Jaap
Alf,
I am not sure if you have read the other thread about this subject, but I stock the digital gear position selector shown in this thread; http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=2379.0 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=2379.0)
I do not have it listed on the website site yet as it is sitting in the box with the other 40-50 parts that still need to be added.
I will have to try and locate the invoice and/or call for current pricing.
Randy - RPM
Quote from: racerrad8 on January 03, 2013, 08:41:32 PM
Alf,
I am not sure if you have read the other thread about this subject, but I stock the digital gear position selector shown in this thread; http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=2379.0 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=2379.0)
I do not have it listed on the website site yet as it is sitting in the box with the other 40-50 parts that still need to be added.
I will have to try and locate the invoice and/or call for current pricing.
Randy - RPM
Let's face it, your only ever going to confuse 4th and 5th and go looking for the elusive 6th, nothing a slight upwards pressure on the gear lever won't confirm.
As DavidR said some time back, this is pure gadget fetish.
He is of course right, and I want one, NOW! and I bet it cost a lot less than my digital tyre pressure/temp/volt gauge.
Noel
Less than $30 on eBay :good2:
Quote from: fjaap on January 03, 2013, 03:54:04 PM
Quote from: Alf on January 03, 2013, 07:26:04 AM
I bought the system that works with the sensors near the gear change lever
Anyway, I´m working with my friend Mingo to adapt the neutral switch plate from a Yamaha Venture Royal. Revising the parts fiche it looks like it is a straight bolt on
I will inform
Alf,
does this imply that the mentioned gear indicator is a standard feature on the Venture ?
Jaap
Yes. The same part as on Randy item
Quote from: ribbert on January 03, 2013, 09:49:23 PM
Quote from: racerrad8 on January 03, 2013, 08:41:32 PM
Alf,
I am not sure if you have read the other thread about this subject, but I stock the digital gear position selector shown in this thread; http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=2379.0 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=2379.0)
I do not have it listed on the website site yet as it is sitting in the box with the other 40-50 parts that still need to be added.
I will have to try and locate the invoice and/or call for current pricing.
Randy - RPM
Let's face it, your only ever going to confuse 4th and 5th and go looking for the elusive 6th, nothing a slight upwards pressure on the gear lever won't confirm.
As DavidR said some time back, this is pure gadget fetish.
He is of course right, and I want one, NOW! and I bet it cost a lot less than my digital tyre pressure/temp/volt gauge.
Noel
I fitted only to have the gadget, but I´m surprised that in fact it is very useful
Randy: thanks for not publishing more items in your web so we don´t spent more money on :sarcastic:
Quote from: racerrad8 on January 04, 2013, 01:08:03 AM
Quote from: fj11.5 on January 03, 2013, 10:47:04 PM
Less than $30 on eBay :good2:
What is?
Randy - RPM
the digital gear display ,, but that's the cheap end of the scale
geez guys , don't you have all the 5th gear rpms memorized.
get out and ride more. :wacko2: