Installing Mini Gauges on Stock Tree..

So I did some digging around and I couldn't find much on how to install Mini Gauges without fabricating a mount so I thought I'd post this.

After some trial and error I came up with this solution using the original headlight mounting points on the tree. Trick is that all of these gauges require you to mount them with some kind of vibration protection - i.e. rubber, but this makes it hard to get them stiff enough on the single mount.

Here's what I put together after some trial and error for each device.

1 x Metric M10 1.5mm Hex-bit bolt.
1 x 3/8 in neoprene-washer (cos I couldn't find a metric one but this fits nice).
1 x Metric 10mm zinc plated washer
1 x Metric 10mm zinc plated split-washer (compression washer).
1 x Metric M10 1.5mm nylon insert lock nut

+ the original black rubber grommets from the tree holes - WITHOUT the metal inserts.
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Here's how looks.... the first photo shows the metal insert cos I had it in my hand but it's not in the bolt assembly..the gauge hole sits between the new rubber washer and the top part of the original rubber grommet...

http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php ... 7301;image

http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php ... 7303;image


http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php ... 7305;image

 

That looks really nice. What gauges are they? Those look good on that bike, it looks like a cafe style. I just bought the Vapor digital speedometer/tach so I will be installing that soon.

 

+1 on the gauges

 

Thanks guys,

There from Dime City - only black mini's I could find that had a speedo with display lights too...

FYI - after installing them I added another hard washer at the very top to stop the top rubber from arching...

 

different bike but im doing the same except i will also have a temp gauge since mine is liquid cooled how did you go about wiring these ?

 

See here...

http://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/81-xj650-aftermarket-speedo-wiring.61904/#post-473288