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Post by dereckerick on Oct 27, 2018 10:09:34 GMT 1
Im ready to start tapping into wires.
Ive removed the existing speedo, so i have these wires free to tap into.
The wires I need
1 - 12v
2 - switched power, so the new speedo turns on and off with ignition
3 - ground
Suggestions welcome, and arrows on the LC diagram would be perfect
Many Thanks
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Post by dereckerick on Oct 27, 2018 22:00:53 GMT 1
Sorted!!
Ive now got a digital speedo for under £50!!
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Post by earthman on Oct 27, 2018 22:26:48 GMT 1
Any pictures?  |
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Post by dereckerick on Oct 28, 2018 7:58:09 GMT 1
I will upload one, but please take into account it was less than £50, well £42 to be exact.
My only intention was to have a speedo on the bike that worked, after spending what I have on the bike I was not going down the koso route. Its not perfect, but I am pleased with myself, again I have no experience, and just locating the correct wires, for me was a good learning.
It is accurate, I put an old battery on my knee in the car and checked it when we went to the shops!!!
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Post by dereckerick on Oct 28, 2018 7:58:59 GMT 1
 cheap fix |
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Post by earthman on Oct 28, 2018 9:56:32 GMT 1
It looks OK to me. Does it work via GPS/satellite technology then otherwise your test in the car may not match up to the bike's wheels/rotations?
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Post by badger1 on Oct 28, 2018 11:01:57 GMT 1
Fits into the clock covers well!
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Post by dereckerick on Oct 28, 2018 12:56:15 GMT 1
It looks OK to me. Does it work via GPS/satellite technology then otherwise your test in the car may not match up to the bike's wheels/rotations? GPS, it gets a signal in the house so pretty pleased considering the cost |
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Post by JonW on Nov 13, 2018 21:50:28 GMT 1
That looks pretty good, got a link to the supplier and specs?
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Post by JonW on Nov 14, 2018 23:44:31 GMT 1
Found some info on these now on ebay of course lol. Actually plenty of new options on there for those who might need something like this.
Question now is, Derek, where did you put the GPS receiver?
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Post by JonW on Nov 16, 2018 1:10:29 GMT 1
Ive just bought the black version of this for my 421 as Ive always wanted a digital speedo cos of all the speed limits and cops here, but also my LC speedo driven by the RGV wheel wasnt exactly 'accurate'. lol
Will report back on his it goes but they get ok reviews from what I saw.
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Post by spacejunkie on Nov 18, 2018 2:18:32 GMT 1
Ive just bought the black version of this for my 421 as Ive always wanted a digital speedo cos of all the speed limits and cops here, but also my LC speedo driven by the RGV wheel wasnt exactly 'accurate'. lol Will report back on his it goes but they get ok reviews from what I saw. Is the rgv wheel with lc speedo not accurate? |
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Post by JonW on Nov 18, 2018 7:14:50 GMT 1
I dont think the rolling radius is the same and it'd be off. If others have found it is spot on then I apologise as I was sure its not.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Nov 18, 2018 11:36:48 GMT 1
I dont think the rolling radius is the same and it'd be off. If others have found it is spot on then I apologise as I was sure its not. I "accidentally" got it right on my 31k hybrid Thought it would be out with the 17 inch wheel but when checked with GPS it is doing 69mph when the Speedo reads 70 mph The "accident" was using an fz600 speedo (was the only Speedo in the N style I could find NOS) As the fz uses a 16 inch front wheel with a 100/90 tyre it is the same as 17 inch with 110/70 Steve |
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Post by JonW on Nov 18, 2018 12:48:49 GMT 1
Wow, that was lucky Steve!
I will check the rolling radius one day but I always assumed the RGVs 17 would be smaller than the LCs 18. Not but a lot, but 'enough' etc.
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Post by JonW on Nov 29, 2018 23:11:12 GMT 1
Mine arrived, Ive got the black version. I also tested it worked but less scientifially, grasping a battery and taping the wires and then briskly walking on my driveway with the speedo and the receiver, worked ok. for the money for a digital readout of speed Im happy. Just got to fit it in the cluster now, the legs are M4 and almost the right length and spacing of the original tacho's M5 versions but I'll probably cut em off and do something else lol
Thanks Dereck for posting this, Id given up on a gps digi speedo a while back, looks like the world caught up with my dreaming lol
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Post by JonW on Dec 8, 2018 22:33:45 GMT 1
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Dec 9, 2018 12:14:45 GMT 1
Nice You got a link to where you got the Speedo Steve |
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Post by JonW on Dec 9, 2018 12:26:41 GMT 1
Was an ebay special, let me know if you cant locate one and I'll dig round my ebay account for the link.
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Post by marrcel on Dec 9, 2018 12:34:23 GMT 1
I like the gps option. Because there is no need for extra speedo wires. I fitted a low budget (20€) electronic tacho. This came with a magnet speedo pickup. It works fine. But speedo pickups with wires are always fulnerable. Here a pic for inspiration.  |
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Post by JonW on Dec 9, 2018 12:41:27 GMT 1
Love it, couple that with the GPS unit and youre away!
Bear in mind you need to find a location for the GPS antenna...
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Post by marrcel on Dec 9, 2018 12:45:01 GMT 1
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Post by JonW on Dec 9, 2018 22:45:24 GMT 1
Yes there are lots and lots of these now, I couldnt believe it when I looked. I wanted digital though, I need it for the speed zones here in the city.
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Post by marrcel on Dec 10, 2018 10:16:24 GMT 1
My tacho has a digital speedo in it. I agree this helps to keep speed in certain zones. On track i only use the tacho😋
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Post by JonW on Dec 10, 2018 12:28:13 GMT 1
put up a photo Marcel.
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Post by headcoats on Dec 11, 2018 13:46:47 GMT 1
Do these GPS speedos record mileage aswell ?
Is there a link to this model speedo please ?
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Post by marrcel on Dec 11, 2018 20:12:10 GMT 1
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Post by marrcel on Dec 11, 2018 20:14:28 GMT 1
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Post by marrcel on Dec 11, 2018 20:16:21 GMT 1
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Post by JonW on Dec 11, 2018 22:21:59 GMT 1
Thats a bargain Marcel!
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