Picked up a console from Poledar...

[GigaWhiskey]

... and need some ideas on what I could do. I believe the console is from an MKII and the Venture Cruise light is in the tach on my installed console.

 

Why would I want to change tachs? Well, my installed speedo is irrepairable and need to replace it with the one I got from Poledar. The guage colors are different between both consoles (Poledars looks better too). So to match the guages, I would need to replace all the guages.

 

Now since the Venture Cruise light location will need to be moved, will I need to add that center console (between the handlebars)? Will the current wiring on my 85 work with the center console? I do not even know what is on the center console as lights.

 

So, what can I do y'all?

 

Btw, Poledar is a great person to work with. Gotta give him some kuddos as he has been great with me.

 

Thanks,

[Gearhead]

Yeah, I bought parts from him as well, and he is a patient and trustworthy individual.

 

If memory serves, my 87 has 3 lights on the on the center cruise console - power, set and resume, as well as the power switch. I doubt if the same harness would connect right up. I bet you could get away without using any of those lights, but you'd need a power switch.

 

Jeremy

[GigaWhiskey]

Thanks for the input gearhead!

 

Has anyone done this conversion? Got any more tips?

[skydoc_17]

Hey Rick,

I have a cruse control panel from an 87' VR that is fully functional with a very slight crack where the screw connects the panel to the handle bars that is yours for the postage!

I will need your address to send it on it's way. I have not done the swap you are talking about, but did replace my cruse control unit to spiff up my bike a bit. this CC unit has all of the lights, the power switch as well as the 5 pin female connector! If you can use this part just let me know. Good luck on your project!

Ride Safe,

Earl

[GigaWhiskey]

Hey Y'all, If I picked up a '86 or later right handlebar control, do you think it will plug in with the Venture Cruise console ('86+) on my '85?

 

I have been looking for controls on both sides that have some good lettering on them. I cleaned mine all off, lol.

[Condor]

You need to check with Friesman. He might be parting out his '85. The bottom end of the motor is toast, and will cost more to fix than I think he wants to put into it. He's on the road back home from VWIV with a brief stop over at a wedding. If you email him he's on BlackBerry and will get back to you fairly quickly.