1. Some members were not receiving emails sent from XJbikes.com. For example: "Forgot your password?" function to reset your password would not send email to some members. I believe this has been resolved now. Please use "Contact Us" form (see page footer link) if you still have email issues. SnoSheriff

    Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

X Gauges on a Seca

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Groundhangers, Oct 23, 2013.

  1. Groundhangers

    Groundhangers Member

    Messages:
    41
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Location:
    Sydney, Australia
    Bit of modding, but they fit well. I had to cut and weld modify the bracket, the Seca is spread wider, also had to whoop off the bottom mounting screws for it to fit in Oh, and got a bit of wiring to sort out.

    I got some new bars also (Enduro2) Similar height and width, just half the amount of pull back.

    [​IMG][/url][/img]

    [​IMG][/url][/img]
     
    Groundhangers, Oct 23, 2013
    #1
  2. Erman

    Erman Member

    Messages:
    336
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Oslo, Norway
    Sweet
     
    Erman, Oct 24, 2013
    #2
  3. z32800

    z32800 Member

    Messages:
    166
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Wellington New Zealand
    lookin good
     
    z32800, Oct 24, 2013
    #3
  4. gunnabuild1

    gunnabuild1 Member

    Messages:
    607
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Australia
    Do you have any plans for that Temp. gauge ?
     
    gunnabuild1, Oct 24, 2013
    #4
  5. Groundhangers

    Groundhangers Member

    Messages:
    41
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Location:
    Sydney, Australia
    Yeh Glenn, a temp gauge. Going to cross that bridge when i come to it. pretty much got 90% of wiring done in my head., just need a chance to sit down and nut it all out properly.

    Got any tips? What are you thinking?
     
    Groundhangers, Oct 24, 2013
    #5
  6. gunnabuild1

    gunnabuild1 Member

    Messages:
    607
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Australia
    Assuming you mean oil temp?
    Sadly enough I never even thought of that.
    I was thinking fuel gauge after all you've got the sender in the tank might as well use it.
    Or in my case because I don't know crap about electrics I'd whack a watch in it.
    Nice looking Instrument cluster.
    On the oil temp, I had GSX1100 EFE back in 86? and Suzuki got so many panicked customer calls because the temp was so high that they discontinued it on later models.
    I did freak a little at the temps but it was new and under warranty at the time so didn't bother about it to much.
    So bear that in mind if the temp runs a little higher than expected.
     
    gunnabuild1, Oct 25, 2013
    #6
  7. Groundhangers

    Groundhangers Member

    Messages:
    41
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Location:
    Sydney, Australia
    Hey you know, your right! The red defuser is oil, so good enough id say. Changing it to a fuel gauge is just a matter of making sure the resistances match ( or varying them the same) so alls good for a fuel gauge. Thats cool, thanks! Cant believe i didnt think of that.

    I would like to know however, what temperature the oil hits when the light comes on? Safe working temp. Yeh, the red line is rather, well, highish.
     
    Groundhangers, Oct 25, 2013
    #7
  8. gunnabuild1

    gunnabuild1 Member

    Messages:
    607
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Australia
    I don't know anything about the 'X' but I assume that red oil light is an oil LEVEL light.
     
    gunnabuild1, Oct 25, 2013
    #8
  9. xHondaHack

    xHondaHack Active Member Premium Member

    Messages:
    829
    Likes Received:
    153
    Trophy Points:
    43
    Location:
    Orange CT
    In an earlier post we discussed the X temp gauge and the resistance needed for various needle positions:
    http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=4 ... art=0.html

    You may find my resistance measurements of the X temp sender helpful if you are to use the X temp gauge to measure your fuel level or oil temp:

    Also, the red "Oil Light" is for the oil level, not the temperature.

    Tony
     
    xHondaHack, Oct 25, 2013
    #9
  10. Groundhangers

    Groundhangers Member

    Messages:
    41
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Location:
    Sydney, Australia
    So the oil light is just a switch, thats good, I should have known.

    Mechanical fuel senders are just like a hand controller for slot cars and basically just go from 0 to max. Ive got know idea whats in my Seca so time will tell.

    Thanks for that link xhack.
     
    Groundhangers, Oct 25, 2013
    #10

Share This Page