Restoring Guages
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Restoring Guages
Got some new dials from cb750 guages what a wonderful company to deal with
Changed out the original light cluster to some leds, moved the choke to the where the horn mounts to the frame and made some new brackets for the guages.
Removed ignition and added a remote start.
Still need to tidy up all the cables.
Changed out the original light cluster to some leds, moved the choke to the where the horn mounts to the frame and made some new brackets for the guages.
Removed ignition and added a remote start.
Still need to tidy up all the cables.
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Re: Restoring Guages
Didn’t know the cb750 tack has a temp gauge (auto). Moved choke?
Lookin good.
Lookin good.
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Re: Restoring Guages
looks great. good to know parts are available for them.
does anyone know of a source for the gas gauge face?
does anyone know of a source for the gas gauge face?
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Re: Restoring Guages
I like the finish on the rear of the gauges what did you use for black paint. Looking good
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Re: Restoring Guages
Gowing wrote:Didn’t know the cb750 tack has a temp gauge (auto). Moved choke?
Lookin good.
I believe that is the name of the company he got them from.
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Re: Restoring Guages
yes cb750 guage faces is the company.robin1731 wrote:Gowing wrote:Didn’t know the cb750 tack has a temp gauge (auto). Moved choke?
Lookin good.
I believe that is the name of the company he got them from.
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Re: Restoring Guages
Hey mate I would have preferred to leave them Chrome but it was in really bad shape. I used Motospray gloss black acrylic it's super easy to use and drys quick.Jonesz wrote:I like the finish on the rear of the gauges what did you use for black paint. Looking good
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Re: Restoring Guages
Thanks for that info JonathonJonathonCranny wrote:Hey mate I would have preferred to leave them Chrome but it was in really bad shape. I used Motospray gloss black acrylic it's super easy to use and drys quick.Jonesz wrote:I like the finish on the rear of the gauges what did you use for black paint. Looking good
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1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
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1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
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1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
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Re: Restoring Guages
Gowing wrote:Didn’t know the cb750 tack has a temp gauge (auto). Moved choke?
Lookin good.
Sorry didn't see this comment. Yes moved the choke to a custom bracket where the horn is
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Re: Restoring Guages
I've now put the indication/warning lights in the headlight for a cleaner dash.
Easy enough to do just drilled some holes
Easy enough to do just drilled some holes
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Re: Restoring Guages
230Rocket wrote:Beautiful detail, real nice job there.
Thanks 230Rocket, legend
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Re: Restoring Guages
With my restoration on my 1100 I'm trying for something old but new as well. I'm looking at making my tacho electronic and speedo gps. I know there are conversion kits avail. I want to keep the authenticity of the Honda gauges but upgrade them to electronic.
Apparently this mob builds to custom... https://www.speedhut.com/
Anyone dealt with? I do like the look of their Quad gauges and combo units.
Not cheap but look like decent quality. Not Chinese made...
Apparently this mob builds to custom... https://www.speedhut.com/
Anyone dealt with? I do like the look of their Quad gauges and combo units.
Not cheap but look like decent quality. Not Chinese made...
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Re: Restoring Guages
I looked at those also for my bagger. I like the all in one style but they are spendy. I'll be interested in what you decide.Gc33 wrote:With my restoration on my 1100 I'm trying for something old but new as well. I'm looking at making my tacho electronic and speedo gps. I know there are conversion kits avail. I want to keep the authenticity of the Honda gauges but upgrade them to electronic.
Apparently this mob builds to custom... https://www.speedhut.com/
Anyone dealt with? I do like the look of their Quad gauges and combo units.
Not cheap but look like decent quality. Not Chinese made...
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82 GL1100 Interstate - The PhatGL - Current Project
77 GL1000 - Next on deck - will be converted to a dual sport
99 Vakyrie Interstate - Daily (when the weather is nice) Driver
78 GL1000 Vetter - Restored to original - Sold
79 GL1000 Vetter - Refurbished as a Driver - Sold
78 GL1000 Naked - Project I never got around to - Sold
78 GL1000 "Old Gold" - The one that started me on this crazy path- Sold
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Re: Restoring Guages
Speedhut seems to build a quality product....
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