Ponch's gauge set-up, my version

[krispy]

I finally finished up on my assorted projects, and doing my best to get some pictures up. The main project was the gauge set from Ponch, but I decided to add a twist, and try to put a digital voltmeter where Ponch had the cruise on-off switch located. I tried to eliminate that switch, but wasn't able to feel confident that it was a good idea (though it seemed possible, maaaaybe). Eventually went to looking for a place to re-locate the switch, so the voltmeter could be in the gauge cluster. I wound up with the cruise button mounted in the plastic cover ahead of the gas cap. So far very satisfied with the whole set-up. My biggest worry is that some wire will be in a bad spot and get pinched in the neck area of the frame as the handlebars are turned, or just wear through from rubbing somewhere. We have LOTS of snow here as yet, and this will have to remain un-road-tested for some time yet.

 

My projects included a repair of a broken bolt in the saddle bag rails, changing the rear-end lube, changing and re-locating the fuel filter, changing oil and filter, checking air filters, and wiring in a relay for the ignition switch. The bike looked like a bomb went off in it for a while there, but it's all back together now.

 

My thanks to Mike E (eusa 1) for the bag rail bolt and cap, and to Ponch for a well designed and well made set-up for the gauges. I think it's a fine addition to the bike.

[brewser23]

Nice job!! Curious about your "changing the rear end lube", are you talking greasing the splines or something different??

[krispy]

I didn't have the rear wheel or drive shaft out, so didn't grease any splines at this time. Just drained the rear differential, if you want to call it that, and put in some fresh 80-90 wt. oil.

[slick97spirit]

Awesome. That took some ingenuity. I like it.

[rowdy7]

I have a set of Ponch's gauges and love them but I sure like what you did with the cruise control button and voltmeter. Looks great.

 

Just Jim

[bongobobny]

If nothing else, I really like relocating the cruise switch to a more accessable location!!!

 

 

Actually I like the whole thing!

[Sleeperhawk]

Yeppers, that is a very nice setup.