New Speedo

[JoshTimmins]

i emailed the guy bout these clocks.. as said by me in a pervious post.

he has said they wont fit :/ im not too sure as the way its mounted looks rather similar to mine aswell asthe layout.. any ideas if hes wrong?

i know the cb and the cm are very similar bikes.. soo i dno :/

thnks

Josh

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[Guest]

i emailed the guy bout these clocks.. as said by me in a pervious post.

he has said they wont fit :/ im not too sure as the way its mounted looks rather similar to mine aswell asthe layout.. any ideas if hes wrong?

i know the cb and the cm are very similar bikes.. soo i dno :/

thnks

Josh

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it might not be a straight fit, but could be worked around.. ask to see a pic of the back and does it come with mounting bracket, that can be redrilled or manipulated (bent) to work, as long as its has a cable operated speedo and rev counter , the same as yours, the wiring for the lights can be easily sorted too,

the only time i don't see it working is when going from a cable to an electrical input for speedo/tacho...or vice versa

[JoshTimmins]

i emailed the guy bout these clocks.. as said by me in a pervious post.

he has said they wont fit :/ im not too sure as the way its mounted looks rather similar to mine aswell asthe layout.. any ideas if hes wrong?

i know the cb and the cm are very similar bikes.. soo i dno :/

thnks

Josh

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it might not be a straight fit, but could be worked around.. ask to see a pic of the back and does it come with mounting bracket, that can be redrilled or manipulated (bent) to work, as long as its has a cable operated speedo and rev counter , the same as yours, the wiring for the lights can be easily sorted too,

the only time i don't see it working is when going from a cable to an electrical input for speedo/tacho...or vice versa

 

Thanks atm its the only one ive seen tht wil hopefully work which isnt too pricey!

think ill do tht and try it s im in desperate need!

Josh

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[Guest]

i emailed the guy bout these clocks.. as said by me in a pervious post.

he has said they wont fit :/ im not too sure as the way its mounted looks rather similar to mine aswell asthe layout.. any ideas if hes wrong?

i know the cb and the cm are very similar bikes.. soo i dno :/

thnks

Josh

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it might not be a straight fit, but could be worked around.. ask to see a pic of the back and does it come with mounting bracket, that can be redrilled or manipulated (bent) to work, as long as its has a cable operated speedo and rev counter , the same as yours, the wiring for the lights can be easily sorted too,

the only time i don't see it working is when going from a cable to an electrical input for speedo/tacho...or vice versa

 

Thanks atm its the only one ive seen tht wil hopefully work which isnt too pricey!

think ill do tht and try it s im in desperate need!

Josh

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If you have any problems, give me a shout, i've done this before..

[JoshTimmins]

on my bike the headlamp holds all the connectors inside it for the main of the electrics.. soo i gtta take theheadlamp off to get access to the connectors..

to takethe headlamp off i gotta take the front indicaors off as they screw into it and hold it on and in place.. (done)

seems like a hard job jst to change the speedo... so there is probably a easier way.. the bulbs ffor the speedo.. can i not jst take them out of one.. and put it in the other.. thus using the same electrics already there? or do i have to change it all!?

but then i got another problem which i will deal with when i get to it about the ignition (asi want to use the new one as its bettr)

any ideas?!

Josh

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Edited March 11, 2009 by JoshTimmins

[Guest]

so the bolt has been undone most of the way? or won't undo at all?

if most of the way, is anything stopping it ? the indicator wires?

here's how i've done it in the past...

take off headlamp glass and remove.

Undo bolt that holds headlamp to brackets

turn headlight brackets out of the way.

and let headlight bowl hang..

will be held in limbo by the wiring loom inside..

then undo the knurled ends of the speedo and tacho cable..

undo the nuts holding the clocks cover,

then undo the nuts holding clocks to bracket..

lift off clocks, leaving the idiot bulbs in place (Indicator,/ Neutral / oil / high beam and clock lights)

[JoshTimmins]

so the bolt has been undone most of the way? or won't undo at all?

if most of the way, is anything stopping it ? the indicator wires?

here's how i've done it in the past...

take off headlamp glass and remove.

Undo bolt that holds headlamp to brackets

turn headlight brackets out of the way.

and let headlight bowl hang..

will be held in limbo by the wiring loom inside..

then undo the knurled ends of the speedo and tacho cable..

undo the nuts holding the clocks cover,

then undo the nuts holding clocks to bracket..

lift off clocks, leaving the idiot bulbs in place (Indicator,/ Neutral / oil / high beam and clock lights)

 

the healdlamp only holds by the indicators no other bracket, etc.

i managed to sort this but its still not enough to take the whole indicator to a position where i can see the electrics unless i take the headlamp apart itself from head on...

i edited my previous post as i waasnt expectin such a quick reply can u answer tht one pls franky sorry to make it confusin

Josh

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[Guest]

so the bolt has been undone most of the way? or won't undo at all?

if most of the way, is anything stopping it ? the indicator wires?

here's how i've done it in the past...

take off headlamp glass and remove.

Undo bolt that holds headlamp to brackets

turn headlight brackets out of the way.

and let headlight bowl hang..

will be held in limbo by the wiring loom inside..

then undo the knurled ends of the speedo and tacho cable..

undo the nuts holding the clocks cover,

then undo the nuts holding clocks to bracket..

lift off clocks, leaving the idiot bulbs in place (Indicator,/ Neutral / oil / high beam and clock lights)

 

the healdlamp only holds by the indicators no other bracket, etc.

i managed to sort this but its still not enough to take the whole indicator to a position where i can see the electrics unless i take the headlamp apart itself from head on...

i edited my previous post as i waasnt expectin such a quick reply can u answer tht one pls franky sorry to make it confusin

Josh

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i'm on my lunch break, so playing on here..

why do you need to get at the electrics, you might be able to push your original idiot lights into the holes on the new clocks.

if you are changing the ignition, then find the block connector inside the headlamp, and plug into that and check that it works. you don't want to fit it and get all done to find it is U/S..

taking connectors out of the headlamp is a PITA as is getting them back in again.. just try and remove the ones you need to change..

i don't get how your headlight is held by the indicators and not some form of bracketry?

mine have brackets that fit the forks and the induicators bolt into them as seen on my pic below..

[JoshTimmins]

ill try that then ive made a mess out of it hehe

good news is i have recieved mty throttle cable today too

il take a pic of the headlamp for ya so u can see

Josh

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[Guest]

your headlamp is held by the indicators attached to the headlamp bowl, mine are set slightly further back, the brackets are what the indicator goes through before the headlamp (chrome thingy) had a look at your pic in post 1

[JoshTimmins]

all im gnna say is ive f***ed it for now lol..

run outa time... the new ignition has different connection so need to rewire that (or dad does)

in undoin the indicators they have come disconnected from however they were disconnected... now ive gtta take all the wiring out for good this time to try n fix this dnoo how but i hope dad does.. not sure which wires go in where.. lol.

i gta go to work soo im p***ed off big time... my own fault but hey who cn be fixed.. i hope. lol.

Josh

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thanks for the help

[Guest]

all im gnna say is ive f***ed it for now lol..

run outa time... the new ignition has different connection so need to rewire that (or dad does)

in undoin the indicators they have come disconnected from however they were disconnected... now ive gtta take all the wiring out for good this time to try n fix this dnoo how but i hope dad does.. not sure which wires go in where.. lol.

i gta go to work soo im p***ed off big time... my own fault but hey who cn be fixed.. i hope. lol.

Josh

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thanks for the help

 

don't take all the wiring out....

take off the headlamp glass, and look for connectors that are empty, then turn on your ignition and indicator and watch while you try each one until correct, you will run out of empties as you find safes.. oh, and normally they are colour co-ordinated i.e green to green,... hope this helps..

changing your ignition may mean you have to keep 2 keys, ignition and fuel tank/seat (or helmet) lock.. just make sure your dad makes very good solder connections as otherwise you could be up a creek without a paddle if one works loose...

Frankie

[JoshTimmins]

don't take all the wiring out....

take off the headlamp glass, and look for connectors that are empty, then turn on your ignition and indicator and watch while you try each one until correct, you will run out of empties as you find safes.. oh, and normally they are colour co-ordinated i.e green to green,... hope this helps..

changing your ignition may mean you have to keep 2 keys, ignition and fuel tank/seat (or helmet) lock.. just make sure your dad makes very good solder connections as otherwise you could be up a creek without a paddle if one works loose...

Frankie

 

was hopin i could jst take the glass out... was gnna try tomorow as tht would be easier so fingers crossed!

Will try tomorow before work again and keep updated Thanks

yeah didnt think bout avin to keep 2keys but the old ignition's bolts/nuts on which it is held ont the speedo are rather rusty and i dno if ill be able to get em off.. unless there is a way (will get father to do tht tonite when he comes in lol oh how he must love my bike )

Thanks for your help Frankie really is appreciated talk soon work time

Josh

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[JoshTimmins]

Thought id update you on the situation as you all helped soo much soo to date:

Speedo fitted, lights all workin, etc. Not test ridden yet as need to make 2small brackets for it too fit onto the bike and a holdin bracket for the choke...

.. need to replace throttle cable too ... not lookin forward to that bit

Thanks for the help all

Josh

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