On Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 7:54 PM, grb6372 wrote:
> 1. Remove original dash completely. This leaves a big hole. Replace
> speedo/ tacho with a compact trail unit. (Commercially available) OR
> just use a GPS for speedo on a RAM mount (Who needs a tacho). Tidy up
> swithes etc. We still have a big hole to fill.
I like the idea of replacing the speedo/tach with a more compact unit,
although I'm not sure what units are available that use a mechanical
cable/gear sensor... Last time I looked for a solution like that was
in my Seca days. I'm sure there is smthng available. Using the GPS
is questionable at best for a street unit. A lot of states have all
sorts of clauses about "permanent and unalterable" requirements for
speedo and odometer. Technically, it would work, but there mind be
some legal issues.
> The rest is open for debate. A soft waterproof bag could fit filled
> with lightweight gear for example. By use of plastic or whatever, a
> base could be constructed, even sides to make a waterproof container
> of sorts.
> The problems I see are maybe strength issues with the extension.
> Minimising fouling by the swing of the forks, headlight of course.
The other problem I can see is that you're starting to add a fair
amount of weight above or in front of the front axle and the steering
head. This can cause some funky handling issues.
Of course, my '08 is still on a truck somewhere trying to find me, so
this is all just conjecture and past experience on my part.
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