leemarkadams
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 12:17 PM |
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Clock positioning
Hello all, starting to re-do my dash and want to move the clocks from where they were (in the centre) to above the sterring wheel, only problem is
they will stick up a little (but be covered by the aeroscreen), will be a little higher up when fitted, so what do people think?
 
clocks 1
Lee
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lewis
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 12:37 PM |
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Better in the middle IMO maybe with another taco behind the steering wheel if you want a gauge there.
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 01:04 PM |
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I like tacho and speedo behind the wheel too.
Removing the Sierra cowl and hazard switch can buy you quite a lot of space, although you then have to sort out hazards indicators and stuff like
that. Alternatively mounting on the steering wheel might work although has problems of its own.
I ended up with a numeric speedo in the middle and am adding shift lights. Tacho is more central, but I'd prefer it in the middle.
Good luck
Matt
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 01:04 PM |
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Dont do it, it'll always look like a bodge
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RazMan
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 01:30 PM |
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Having clocks in the middle means a lot of time with your eyes away from the road so much better over the steering wheel. If you make a binnacle for
the clock it will be fine.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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leemarkadams
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 01:31 PM |
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Other option is to get an Acewell dash and use that, which will be a tidier solution, but that will still stick up a bit, but I suppose because it is
an aftermarket dash I could get away with it. Thing is I really do not want the dials in the middle as before!
Lee
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franky
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 02:29 PM |
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Behind the wheel is best for me too and looks the best IMO.
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cosmick
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 03:19 PM |
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I originally had my speedo in the gap through the steering wheel and found it useless. I have now put the speedo in the centre of the dashboard and it
is much easier to see at a glance. Bear in mind that when you are really interested inknowing what speed you are doing, you are normally driving with
awareness. that means looking in the mirror as well. if you have a centre rear view mirror, then you can check speed as well as who is behind you
(nick nick).
cosmick
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dlatch
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 04:24 PM |
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i like behind the wheel myself just purely because thats where u are used to looking
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leemarkadams
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 04:33 PM |
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Thanks all, thinking of going behind the wheel, as it can look a bit odd with the speedo in the middle of the dash. Now to decide whether to use the
existing clocks or get an Acewell unit. Either one will stick up a bit over the front scuttle, but the bike clocks a little more, although it will be
hidden mostly by the aeroscreen.
Lee
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 08:24 PM |
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My digital dash is in the middle with a set of shift lights above the column 
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leemarkadams
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 09:07 PM |
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This is what it did look like:
.JPG)
I just fancy the dials in a more 'normal' position.
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