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Started by fj11.5, February 03, 2013, 03:19:15 AM

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fj11.5

[/img]  needed something to take my mind off my dad passing away recently , so dragged these down off the shelf, tore effie apart and have wired them up the the original plug, just re,arranged the wires to suit , also fitted a gear selector ,, mounted these in an old gauge housing , with just some old plastic as a rough template till the black perspex shows in the mail ,,, has digital speedo, odo, oil/water , trip, over speed warning ?? ( kookaloo activated ) ect ,
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

FJmonkey

Quote from: fj11.5 on February 03, 2013, 03:19:15 AM


Needed something to take my mind off my dad passing away recently , so dragged these down off the shelf, tore effie apart and have wired them up the the original plug, just re,arranged the wires to suit , also fitted a gear selector ,, mounted these in an old gauge housing , with just some old plastic as a rough template till the black perspex shows in the mail ,,, has digital speedo, odo, oil/water , trip, over speed warning ?? ( kookaloo activated ) ect ,
Fixed it for you.

Now we need more details, what unit is that?
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fintip

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Cool custom cluster, where'd it come from? Any difficulties, or was it just plug-and-play? I mean, it's digital, surely you had to install a little magnetic pick-up and ditch the cabledrive, yeah?

I really wish I could see a video of effie, or at least more pictures. Your profile picture there isn't enough.
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fj11.5

Bought them from eBay , these are the same type 181038909646  ,, yep, magnetic pick up for speedo , mounted The magnet in the brake disc , and the pick up between the caliper and fork leg ,, I better post up some pics soon ,, thanks for fixing the pic, had 2 goes at it ,,  . thank you Kyle
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

racerman_27410

if i can offer some friendly advice.... pick up another magnet and run two on the brake rotor (halve the diameter in the computer) .....it will make the speedo read and react much faster.

looks great!


KOokaloo!


Frank

fj11.5

Awesome , thanks mate , ill do just that, as I did notice it is slow to start reading
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

aviationfred

Quote from: FJmonkey on February 03, 2013, 07:36:25 AM
Quote from: fj11.5 on February 03, 2013, 03:19:15 AM


Needed something to take my mind off my dad passing away recently , so dragged these down off the shelf, tore effie apart and have wired them up the the original plug, just re,arranged the wires to suit , also fitted a gear selector ,, mounted these in an old gauge housing , with just some old plastic as a rough template till the black perspex shows in the mail ,,, has digital speedo, odo, oil/water , trip, over speed warning ?? ( kookaloo activated ) ect ,
Fixed it for you.

Now we need more details, what unit is that?

The digital speedo/tach looks awesome. I found a few on eBay, but only KPH. Hopefully I can find one in MPH. I am pulling my FJ down to rebuild the head this week. While that is geting done, I may purchase and install this mod.
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2023 Moto Morini X-Cape 650
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1200 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Streetfighter
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

fj11.5

Maybe they can change them to mph , can also buy a 14k one , only the numbers go up in two,s
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

racerman_27410

Quote from: fj11.5 on February 03, 2013, 05:40:56 PM
Awesome , thanks mate , ill do just that, as I did notice it is slow to start reading


as quickly as the FJ can accelerate and decelerate i've found a fast reacting speedo to be most helpful in avoiding unplanned encounters with the police  :good2:

you can also do 4 magnets and 1/4 the diameter in the computer but i've found two magnets to work plenty fast enough to keep up with the FJ's capabilites.

KOokaloo!

Frank

Derek Young

Sorry to hear about the loss of your father Rod.  Glad you have an outlet to keep your mind off it.  Nice mod.

Derek
1986 FJ1200 (R.I.P.)
1991 FJ1200
Nanaimo, British Columbia

fj11.5

hi derek, thanks mate,  was either pull my hair out or pull effie apart,  infact she,s still apart,  not a good time buying anything from queensland,  poor buggers are still floating, ,     hey fred,  whats wrong with your fj,s head,  getting any flow work done while she,s apart
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

Grey runner

Quote from: aviationfred on February 03, 2013, 06:33:02 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on February 03, 2013, 07:36:25 AM
Quote from: fj11.5 on February 03, 2013, 03:19:15 AM


Needed something to take my mind off my dad passing away recently , so dragged these down off the shelf, tore effie apart and have wired them up the the original plug, just re,arranged the wires to suit , also fitted a gear selector ,, mounted these in an old gauge housing , with just some old plastic as a rough template till the black perspex shows in the mail ,,, has digital speedo, odo, oil/water , trip, over speed warning ?? ( kookaloo activated ) ect ,
Fixed it for you.

Now we need more details, what unit is that?


It could be one of these, it can be set for MPH or Kph

The digital speedo/tach looks awesome. I found a few on eBay, but only KPH. Hopefully I can find one in MPH. I am pulling my FJ down to rebuild the head this week. While that is geting done, I may purchase and install this mod.
The older I get, the faster I was

Grey runner

Ignore my last post I hit the wrong button and posted before I  had finished  :dash2:

It could be one of these, it can be set to MPH or KPH eithr way they look very trick,

http://www.digital-speedos.co.uk/index.asp
The older I get, the faster I was

fj11.5

no its not one of those, but thats probably where they ripped off the idea, , that one even has a shift light, ,  i didnt check the price,  but betting its more than $60
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

aviationfred

Quote from: fj11.5 on February 04, 2013, 02:02:31 AM
hi derek, thanks mate,  was either pull my hair out or pull effie apart,  infact she,s still apart,  not a good time buying anything from queensland,  poor buggers are still floating, ,     hey fred,  whats wrong with your fj,s head,  getting any flow work done while she,s apart

During cold start up's, the bike smokes like a mosquito truck. Also burns a quart of oil in 500 miles. Going to have the valve stem seals and valve guides replaced and check the condition of the valves, springs and valve seats. While it is apart a good look at the cams, cam chain and pull the oil pan cover, I am pretty sure that there is some old sludge laying in there. Install the RPM oil filter magnet and magnetic drain plug.

The bike is showing 34,500 miles. I have put about 1000 of those miles on it. I know that the bike has been wrecked at some point, ie. a Salvage Title is what I have for it. I can't say for certain if the mileage stated is true.

Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2023 Moto Morini X-Cape 650
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1200 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Streetfighter
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor