Noobie needs help

[Guest MikeL]

My brother just gave me a 1986 Venture royale that's in rough shape 80% of the plastic is cracked or has broken tabs and most of the accessories don't work.I don't want to restore it to its original glory but rather I'd like to strip it down to a almost bare/naked bike.I want to ditch the instrument console and need to know if there is any problem with just mounting a different speedo & tach or does the bike need any signals from different components enable to start it?Can anyone think of any other obstacles I might encounter.Thanks

[CrazyHorse]

There was a guy on this site that did this I cant remeber his name though made like a chopper if I remember right.

[tfair]

I have seen several people trading parts with a virago. Maybe there is an avenue there to get some parts that are not faring bound. Good Luck.