"DIY MODS" and TRICKS to SAVE $$$$$$
#1652
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#1654
what did you use to cut the hole, a squirrel?
IDK, that might be useful.
my buddies SG was charging enough to stay running, but not enough to re-crank when you got where you were going, was'nt really noticeable on the analog meter.
IDK, that might be useful.
my buddies SG was charging enough to stay running, but not enough to re-crank when you got where you were going, was'nt really noticeable on the analog meter.
#1655
I'll probably do that to my bike. Yeah, it's a little redundant, but the more accurate information you have about what's going on with your machine the better. Analog gauges aren't always accurate. They might be consistent...but not necessarily accurate. If your analog gauge suddenly shows higher or lower it might be good to look at the digital gauge and know exactly how much higher or lower to help with road-side trouble shooting.
Yup...the more I think about it, the more I think I'll do the mod myself.
Yup...the more I think about it, the more I think I'll do the mod myself.
#1656
#1657
Yes I like it too. I might do this one too. How about replacing the analog voltmeter with an oil temp gauge? That would be nice.
#1658
Most people replace the Air Temp gauge with an Oil Temp gauge. If you want the accuracy and look of digital, replace all the gauges with Dakota Digital gauge package.
#1659
on many models there is voltage drop through the wiring from the battery to the fairing- on some models ( my '95) the Vd was over a volt and could be more depending on the lighting load....even turn signal operation.
while the needle might be waggling back and forth on turns or the horn...the voltage at the battery was fine- DC doesn;t travel well.
so not an accurate indication of battery condition.
Those really concerned with battery state of charge, can always wire the voltmeter to the battery ( fused) and use a relay to switch this on and off with the ignition.
That's what i did.
Mike
while the needle might be waggling back and forth on turns or the horn...the voltage at the battery was fine- DC doesn;t travel well.
so not an accurate indication of battery condition.
Those really concerned with battery state of charge, can always wire the voltmeter to the battery ( fused) and use a relay to switch this on and off with the ignition.
That's what i did.
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; 11-26-2014 at 01:22 AM.
#1660
New Member w/ Several Road King Upgrades
Greetings from NC...love this thread...got some great ideas!!
I"m going to post pix of several upgrades to my 02 Road King...some inexpensive...some definitely not!!
Here's my list...reply if you want to learn more about any particular one.
- Cam upgrade with true dual Porker Pipe turn downs. (Pic included)
- True Reverse gear (have matching Voyager Trike Kit that is FOR SALE)
- K&N Filter
- Hoffe Quadzilla Faring w/ XM2Go (pic included)
- USB/Cigarette Lighter Power supply
- Solid State digital Volt meter (pic included)
- Shark 100W rear speakers on King Tour Pack luggage rack (pic included)
- Stebel Nautilus Air Horn (pic included)
- Rear Flashing Brake light bar w/ Turn Signal
- Time Out Camper
Thnx...Mark
I"m going to post pix of several upgrades to my 02 Road King...some inexpensive...some definitely not!!
Here's my list...reply if you want to learn more about any particular one.
- Cam upgrade with true dual Porker Pipe turn downs. (Pic included)
- True Reverse gear (have matching Voyager Trike Kit that is FOR SALE)
- K&N Filter
- Hoffe Quadzilla Faring w/ XM2Go (pic included)
- USB/Cigarette Lighter Power supply
- Solid State digital Volt meter (pic included)
- Shark 100W rear speakers on King Tour Pack luggage rack (pic included)
- Stebel Nautilus Air Horn (pic included)
- Rear Flashing Brake light bar w/ Turn Signal
- Time Out Camper
Thnx...Mark