Aftermarket Gauges and Indicator Lights

So, I've finally found some gauges that I think will work. They are from JCWhitney, images below:


JCWhitney Speedometer Gauge


JCWhitney Tachometer Gauge

They are supposedly custom fit to 1994 Yamaha XJ models, so they should fit perfectly on my bike. Does anyone have experience with them?

Oh, and does anyone know what the 60mph = 2240rpm and 1:4 ratios mean on the bottom of the gauge faces? I assumed on the speedo that it will read 60mph at 2240rpms, but I'm a little confused since in first gear while accelerating I will be at 2240rpms and would it read 60mph?

And while I realize the speedometer is missing a trip gauge, I'm thinking of ways to fab up some sort of separate counter, if its even just a piece of tape with a grease pen to write the mileage at fillup (whereby I can do the math in my head and notice when I am at 100miles, 150miles, etc).

Also, since I'll be losing my indicator lights (neutral, blinker, oil, brights), does anyone know how to go about making a replacement setup for them?

I was thinking of just installing some high-intensity LED's, but I'm almost positive the current lights (wiring) will not put out enough current for them, though I have not checked anything.

I know quite a lot about circuits and electrical systems (ex-electrical engineer), so I'm not scared of the task, just can't think of a way to hide the wiring.

 

The Yamahas take a 2240:60 ratio to work properly. The one listed for Yamahas from JC Whitney will work on your bike. As far as that goes just about any Yamaha, Honda or Suzuki speedo will work on your bike, as the ratios are all the same. The only drawback is there is no trip meter on them, which made me decide to go with plan B
I can't help you with the tachometer however. I would assume the one listed from JC Whitney would work if you need a mechanical one. >PD<

 

Those are nice! Man I wish we could all get together somewhere for a meet and have one hell of a party!

 

I have one like that on my TS185. I guess it's OK but kind of small.

 

PainterD, what was Plan B for you? Did you just do the bicycle speedometer?

I'm fine with smaller gauges, they don't need to be massive, just to get the job done. But who knows, after I buy these I may find something better that works even more for my intended purpose.

Does anyone know where I can get a side mount, 7" headlight bucket?

 

I use a bicycle speedo on all my new bikes up here as the speedos are only in kph (not even a darn dual scale)

I ride alot in NY, VT, NH, PA & have found a Bell bicycle speedo to be very accurate for mph. You just have to measure the front wheel circumference & put it into the memory.

 

The 2240 = 60 MPH means that the cable spinning at 2240RPMs will read 60MPH. It's a calibration scale. If you increase or decrease the wheel diameter you'll have to change the speedo gearing to ensure that when you're actually going 60MPh the speedo cable will be spinning at 2240RPM which will cause the gauge to register 60MPh. It's not about the engine's RPMs.


The tachometer's 1:4 will read 4 RPM for every 1 turn of the cable. I think. I might have that backwards.

 

XJ600S,
Yup, I went with a bike speedo for now. It reads pretty acurate up to 85 mph which is alright with me. I would like one that lights up however. I am going to just go with a stock speedometer off of another bike and cal it good.
Also, you may find an after market headlight here that has side mounts.

https://www.partsnmore.com/cat_index.ph ... ry=chassis

 

i guess, if thats your style. If you really want a sweet speedo, here ya go!
http://www.electrosport.com/electrospor ... eters.html
they are not very expensive for what they offer!

 

MikesXS.com has the gauges picured above but with LED's for turn/oil/brights,neutral...sweet price on 'em too.

 

That is EXACTLY what I have been looking for! Thank you soo much for posting that. Those are probably the ones I will be using, thankfully I haven't ordered anything yet, so don't have to worry about being stuck with the other ones!

 

were can i get a bycycle speedo?

 

I wanted to do some experimenting when I was in the middle of my Seca transformation. I got a cheap ($21) bicycle speedometer to see how I would like it. I got it from a bike shop here locally (actually a sport shop) and it worked just fine. You have to glue a pickup magnet to the wheel and a pickup mounted on the inside of the fork to send the signal to the speedometer. Then you must calibrate it for the size (cicumference) of the wheel, so the speedometer is accurate. It does work, however there was no back light for at night. And it only went up to 85 mph (which was alright for me) But with no option of a light, I decided to go toplan B.
I got a speedometer off of a Honda CB350 that works just fine and has lights in it, so now I'm good to go.

 

trailtech has digitals that are nice and have a generic one that will work, i am getting one ... sometime
http://www.trailtech.net/85-704.html 100.00
and don't for get a dashboard 50.00