Author Topic: Onboard computer display mod (Read 41312 times)

Boomer · « **Reply #40 on:** February 02, 2012, 04:05:10 AM »

Quote from: BudCallaghan on February 01, 2012, 02:20:13 PM

when this thread was so graciously begun by Lord Frederick III.

Hey "Fred", didja see that? "Gracious".

By the way, why is yer location different in UK/US forums?
Perhaps I should change my name on here too.

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #41 on:** February 02, 2012, 04:06:17 AM »

Trying to protect the innocent?

OCK913 · « **Reply #42 on:** February 02, 2012, 08:27:07 AM »

Quote from: lather on February 01, 2012, 10:54:05 AM

Here's the one I like:

I like the looks of that one the best. It seems the most OEM'ish of the bunch. Looking at these dimensions though:
Mounting hole: .48"
Bezel diameter: .55"
Button diameter: .35"
Length overall: 1.03"
Length of threads: .26"
Hex nut size: 9/16" or 14mm

I am not sure if I can find room in the factory housing. Anyone that has had it apart care to comment?

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #43 on:** February 02, 2012, 08:44:29 AM »

I think the original writeup had a switch similar to what you show mounted in the housing. It's not that difficult to pull apart and look but it will depend on the physical characteristics of the switch.

BudCallaghan · « **Reply #44 on:** February 02, 2012, 08:50:41 AM »

Quote from: OCK913 on February 02, 2012, 08:27:07 AM

I like the looks of that one the best. It seems the most OEM'ish of the bunch. Looking at these dimensions though:
Mounting hole: .48"
Bezel diameter: .55"
Button diameter: .35"
Length overall: 1.03"
Length of threads: .26"
Hex nut size: 9/16" or 14mm

I am not sure if I can find room in the factory housing. Anyone that has had it apart care to comment?

There are two screws holding the housing together on the handlebar. Remove the two screws, separate the two halves of the housing, and see for yourself is there is ample space to accommodate the switch. Do this and you will have proven yourself to be as mentally endowed as the average chimpanzee. That's what I did to assure my switch would fit and to guarantee consideration for the monkey of the month club.

lather · « **Reply #45 on:** February 02, 2012, 08:59:40 AM »

This monkey can even work a camera:

May need to bend the tabs to the side to clear the bar. I think it will fit. The hole will have to be carefully posistioned to seat the swiych bezel on the flat part and with clearance of the windshield switch which will put it straddleing the split I think.

BudCallaghan · « **Reply #46 on:** February 02, 2012, 09:58:29 AM »

Quote from: lather on February 02, 2012, 08:59:40 AM

This monkey can even work a camera:

May need to bend the tabs to the side to clear the bar. I think it will fit. The hole will have to be carefully posistioned to seat the swiych bezel on the flat part and with clearance of the windshield switch which will put it straddleing the split I think.

From what I see when looking at the switch in question, there is an internal nut that secures the switch in place. If you straddle the gap using this particular switch there is no way to tighten the nut when you put the housing back on the handlebar. The switch I used has an external nut and can be tightened if one chooses to use the flat where the housing splits. I located mine forward of the flat and once all is secure on the handlebar the curvature is not noticeable. The larger the switch the more noticeable the curvature will be. By trying to get such a large switch mounted on the flat portion of the housing you're complicating the hell out of a very simple installation. For the sake of experimentation, look for something with approximately the same diameter as the housing (about 2 1/4 inches) and drill a hole to insert the switch and check its appearance to get a rough idea of how it will look on the bike. For something about the size you need see if you might have an old plastic bottle or container of some sort that could be used. Perhaps a piece of PVC or just take a piece of cardboard from a container such as a cereal box and bend it to the proper diameter, drill a hole and stick the switch in the hole and you'll have a pretty good idea of its visual appearance when installed on the bike. Once you decide where to drill the hole you're committed and the switch better damn well fit or your problems will have just begun. Plan and measure carefully though and you should wind up with just what you want in both appearance and function.

lather · « **Reply #47 on:** February 02, 2012, 01:46:35 PM »

Thanks for spotting the flaw in my plan. I will study some more before I drill and may end up using a smaller diameter switch if necessary.

Kwikasfuki · « **Reply #48 on:** February 02, 2012, 02:26:28 PM »

Quote from: Boomer on February 02, 2012, 04:05:10 AM

Hey "Fred", didja see that? "Gracious".
By the way, why is yer location different in UK/US forums?
Perhaps I should change my name on here too.

Shhh, you'll blow my cover!

By location, do you mean as on the member map? On this forum, I took a general stab of where I am. UK forum pin is more accurate.

gildaguz · « **Reply #49 on:** February 02, 2012, 06:06:34 PM »

I have a better pictures of the switch i made, i like the location because is at the reach of yours fingers as any other switch in this housing, i made It out of some key less remote or alarm remote, that box is very small and is attached to the bottom of the switch housing with some little screws, i might paint it black but i have to get first a paint that stick good to this material here is the link for that project box
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/MB-95/MINI-PROJECT-BOX-1.46-X-1.06-X-0.67/1.html

ang · « **Reply #50 on:** February 02, 2012, 06:25:23 PM »

Here is the switch I used, think it looks kind of OEM.

gildaguz · « **Reply #51 on:** February 02, 2012, 06:30:47 PM »

Quote from: ang on February 02, 2012, 06:25:23 PM

Here is the switch I used, think it looks kind of OEM.

I like it where you get it?

ang · « **Reply #52 on:** February 02, 2012, 06:33:56 PM »

http://www.gamainc.com/site/epage/128634_941.htm Just installed today.

OCK913 · « **Reply #53 on:** February 02, 2012, 06:51:19 PM »

Quote from: ang on February 02, 2012, 06:25:23 PM

Here is the switch I used, think it looks kind of OEM.

That is perfect..... I just ordered 2 of them, 1 for the install and the other for ...... in case of emergency.

gildaguz · « **Reply #54 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:14:15 PM »

Quote from: ang on February 02, 2012, 06:33:56 PM

http://www.gamainc.com/site/epage/128634_941.htm Just installed today.

That's the perfect switch for this aplication, is a little big but the best thing is that is water proof, just ordered mine

ZG · « **Reply #55 on:** February 02, 2012, 07:40:53 PM »

Quote from: ang on February 02, 2012, 06:25:23 PM

Here is the switch I used, think it looks kind of OEM.

I like it, looks clean bro!

gildaguz · « **Reply #56 on:** February 02, 2012, 08:10:11 PM »

Quote from: ang on February 02, 2012, 06:25:23 PM

Here is the switch I used, think it looks kind of OEM.

Is there any ground wire in any of the switches in that housing? did you run the wires inside where the all other wires goes from that housing?
Thanks

gildaguz · « **Reply #57 on:** February 02, 2012, 08:30:30 PM »

Quote from: gildaguz on February 02, 2012, 08:10:11 PM

Is there any ground wire in any of the switches in that housing? did you run the wires inside where the all other wires goes from that housing?
Thanks

ok let me answer that question myself the answer is YES, the black and yellow wire that goes to the horn switch is ground

maxtog · « **Reply #58 on:** February 02, 2012, 09:04:13 PM »

Quote from: ang on February 02, 2012, 06:25:23 PM

Here is the switch I used, think it looks kind of OEM.

That is a great switch and the installation is great. Might have to stretch a bit to get to it there, though

Kwikasfuki · « **Reply #59 on:** February 04, 2012, 09:48:51 AM »

Thanks to BudCallaghan and members from the UK forum, I've moved the switch to the housing.

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Author Topic: Onboard computer display mod (Read 41312 times)

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