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« on: October 31, 2009, 01:31:36 PM »

Just a quickie (Suddup Jukie  Evil Grin)

I've just changed the instrument faces on my gauges from black to white, got them from a bloke in Germany (Thanks Brimo. waytogo ) They are brilliant and very good quality.  waytogo

Anyway, that involves taking off the needles (Delicately,  Roll Eyes )

Now what I'm after is the resting position of the speedo needle after the ignition key is turned on and it has gone through its rotation cycle. Does it finish on the "0" kilometre mark, or a little below.  Huh?

I would think most of these later instruments would operate in the same manner, but for the record the bike is a M1000S DS.  [moto]

I'm not too fussed about the Tacho maybe being a little out, but in the Camera State, I'd like the Speedo to be pretty well on the money.  Roll Eyes


BTW, the Plods are trialling a new camera (For Vic at least) that gets you coming and going and is reputedly accurate to a kilometre.  Shocked


Thanks in advance!!  waytogo chug applause bow down
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« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2009, 01:42:42 PM »

after the gauges sweep they sit dead on 0 cheers bazz  waytogo
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« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2009, 01:49:44 PM »

gaza....I'm so frickin happy you doing this....mate can you take before and after photos for me please.

and email on the cost and contact for this bloke.

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« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2009, 02:33:04 PM »

after the gauges sweep they sit dead on 0 cheers bazz  waytogo

Thanks Bazz, thats zachary what i needed!!  Grin waytogo

Cheers Gazza.
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« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2009, 02:45:04 PM »

gaza....I'm so frickin happy you doing this....mate can you take before and after photos for me please.

and email on the cost and contact for this bloke.

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Its really a piece of piss, and the Deutsche fella called Manuel (? Heh,  Wink ). Is quick and efficient. Cost around $47.00 Oz and about 2 weeks. Looks good too.

http://www.newtacho.de/index.php?navi=ducati


Unfortunately I dont have a working camera system at the moment so I cant do the deed, but if you get the faces I can maybe drop in and assist and you can do the photo work for posting for any that are interested??
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« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2009, 03:16:40 PM »

Well after dicking around and positioning the speedo needle in a number of different starting positions it seems to find the original starting point after a couple of cycles........ so take note of where your needle is prior to removing it (Doh!! Dont get excited and pull it off (err remove it, sorry Jukie. Evil ) without noting its original starting position. Roll Eyes

The 1/4 bottle of Cointreau would have had nothing to do with it??  Evil  waytogo

Phuk, my head hurts.  Grin
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« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2009, 03:26:42 PM »

oohhh poor dragon has a hangover, go and have a cuppa, bex and a good lye down

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« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2009, 03:28:10 PM »



Hey Dragon the needle sits right on the zero on both tacho and speedo ignition on. Wink
you can use a gps or tomtom thingy they give accurate speed.
readings to check your speedo waytogo



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« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2009, 03:48:20 PM »

Ta Rob, maybe its me eyes that are vibrating, misaligned at the moment!!  Roll Eyes

And thats why I'm having probs with the needle position??  Shocked

I need some "hairy dog"?? Where is that vodka??  Evil  waytogo
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« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2009, 03:56:45 PM »

yes maybe you need to try and sort it out later when your are a bit more focus

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« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2009, 05:01:06 PM »

All sorted!  Grin

Let the Instrument cycle, and when it has stopped,  THEN position needle assembly onto its pin location with the power still on and it will be in the correct position.  waytogo

I fluked the tacho, but obviously not the speedo. Just to confuse matters.  Roll Eyes

Easily confused today in my rather delicate state!  Roll Eyes  Cheesy  vomit
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« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2009, 05:48:27 PM »

This is what it looks like now.  waytogo

Its a copy of a previos posting but it gives a good idea of the "NEW" look.

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=30390.0


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