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Max
Posted on Saturday, August 27, 2005 - 09:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There was some were on board there new graphic for the tach area. It was about winter I saw this the thread. Can some find that thread please.
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Johnb
Posted on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 07:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

max - don't know where that particular badweb thread is; however, here's a pic of what you might be looking for, sf-bikeparts.de, they were not badweb sponsors & i recall they were politely reminded to comply w/board rules re advertising..
dash graphics sf-bikeparts.de uebersicht
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Kdan
Posted on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 09:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Those are sick! Are they offered by a sponsor? I want one.
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Brad_buell
Posted on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 10:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Those ARE AWESOME.

I don't know if I could get used to the KPH though. I guess that I would think that I'm going faster.
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Max
Posted on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 10:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There we go were the links....
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Coldwthrrider
Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 09:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Speaking of speedo graphics, is it easy to change? Someone once told me (probably a dealer) that it was impossible to change it without destroying something. I have an 03 9R and the only thing I don't like about it is the stupid funky type on the speedo numbers. I'd prefer the simple numbers the 12 has, or something like above but toned down a little and in MPH. Has anyone changed theirs?
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Rageonthedl
Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 10:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

what about the lights in the speedo, LEDs or what....id like to have red or blue in mine
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Trojan
Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 05:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

We can get these parts from S-F Bikeparts if anyone wants them. Please note however that the speedos are marked in Kilometres per hour and not mph, which may be a bit of a bind : (
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Max
Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 07:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm interested...How Much ??????
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Mrvvrroomm
Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 08:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The XB's dash is NOT LED's. I have taken mine apart and found regular tiny bulbs, not LED's.
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Monorad
Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 11:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Any enterprising badwebbers with access to screenprinting want to have a go at this idea? I'm smelling a decent market for this, especially if its in MPH.

I'm planning to pull mine apart this weekend, make a template and have an artist friend freehand a cool design on mine. I'll post back if I have any major problems or end up breaking something ... and if it works, I'll put up some pictures!
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M1combat
Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 11:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I just want one that looks classic... Like the old Lotus 49B dash. That would be excellent.
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Johnb
Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 03:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

classic 1968 Lotus 49B dashboard eye candy -
Lotus 49B dash
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Pcmodeler
Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 03:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'd like one if it were easier to read. For some reason, that silver/red combo of the stock one doesn't thrill me much. I'd be happy with a white/black one.
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M1combat
Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 03:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Interesting... That's a render from the West Brothers.

Did you get that from West-Racing.com or Racing-Legends.com?

Another of my favorites...
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Cruisin
Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 04:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Mono, I was thinking the same thing...maybe get it airbrushed or something. It would look sweet if done up with the smileys like the Buell t-shirts used to be - remember those?
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Diablobrian
Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2005 - 02:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I would be interested in one that had plain black numbers on (flat)white instead of the odd font on my '03 9r. white or red on (flat) black would be a second choice. Boring I know, but I kinda like the Joe Friday approach, Just the facts ma'am. Anyone considering this remember that you need two templates due to different red-lines for the 9 and the 12. Other than that once the original scans have been done it should be easy.
Wasn't there someone on the list with the handle signguy? They would probably be able to knock these out really quickly.
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Ted
Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2005 - 12:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Some light background graphics (meaning, not overly intrusive) like lightning bolts would be cool.
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Diablobrian
Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 03:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I guess nobody with the equipment to do it wants the job. I guess it's time to get creative.
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Max
Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 10:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well I'm order one ,I'm not sure how long its going take to get here. Came out to $74.00 and shipping snail mail.
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Chainsaw
Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 10:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The XB's dash is NOT LED's. I have taken mine apart and found regular tiny bulbs, not LED's.

Would you be kind enough to document this with a picture and bulb numbers? I'm fairly certain the indicator lights are LED (engine, neutral, etc.).

The Service Manual says "Replace the instrument module if the unit is not working properly or if a lamp is inoperative" (Page 7-47). If the backlighting is in fact regular bulbs, call me a happy guy, 'cause lights behind my tach are out. : )

The SM for my Sporty says the indicator bulbs are not replaceable, gotta do the whole unit, which is inaccurate. They are #74 bulbs and take all of 5 minutes to replace.
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Max
Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 11:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You lose me ???I'm changing plate out what does bulbs have to do with plate. I'm not sure why leds got in this thread.Just changing the graphics on tach.
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Chainsaw
Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 12:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

..question in response to Mrvvrroomm 's post above.
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Wyckedflesh
Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 01:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You can easily print out a new dash design with the use of a scanner, Photoshop, a laser printer and a transparency. Scan the original speedo plate, put into photoshop, make your graphics changes, put a transparency (thickest you can get your hands on for your laser printer, an Inkjet will work for areas that don't hit over 100F) set the print out for "transfer"(so it prints the toplayer IE:the numbers first then the underlaying layers) and hit PRINT. Cut to fit, I would spray the back with a clear fixative and attatch a second sheet of transparancy just to make a sandwich if its not too thick. Then put your assembly back together. The most difficult part is making certain the gauge cluster doesn't change size between the scanning the editing and the printing, and making certain all the speed marks stay the same. I did one for some Auto meter gauges a few years ago in which I made the speed marks on one transparancy, and the design on another transparancy, with a third sandwiched in between so the speed marks looked like they were floating above the design.

I do not have pics of the finished product anymore, however I do plan on doing this for myself with my own gauge pod, but since I live where it hits over 100F I need to have it done with a color laser printer due to the heat issues. The heat can melt the ink from an inkjet printer easier then a laser printer. So I will take it to Kinko's or Alphagraphics and have them do the actual printing.
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Rsohler
Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 04:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hi,

Look like a good idea,

If somebody have the Dash Template with the correct scale...

please Share

Thx

R'

Thanks
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 04:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

" Wasn't there someone on the list with the handle signguy?"

He's been activated to military service.
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Buellshyter
Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 05:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Does someone know German??
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Wyckedflesh
Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 06:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

http://world.altavista.com/
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Diablobrian
Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 10:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ahhh, that would explain why he (signguy) didn't chime in.
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Monorad
Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 11:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Has anyone pulled their speedo apart yet? How do the tach/speedo needles come off and go back on?

Also, if anyone has the photoshop file template they could share that would be awesome.
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Monorad
Posted on Wednesday, October 05, 2005 - 01:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well its been a month. Has anyone done this yet? Or do I need to pull mine apart this weekend and then tell you all what a dumb idea it was ...
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