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Aatch
Posted on Thursday, December 28, 2006 - 02:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

that's looks totally hot!
sign me up for one!

nice work...
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Xl1200r
Posted on Thursday, December 28, 2006 - 03:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

These really look hot, just be careful about redundancy in your labels...

For instance, the label for the Tach should read "x 1000", not "x 1000/min". It reads RPM, so it's already "per minute".

The same is true for the Speedometer - just "x 10" is all that's needed.

Just some constructive criticism ;)
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Typeone
Posted on Thursday, December 28, 2006 - 03:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

just be careful about redundancy in your labels...

yes, i agree. had the same thought after i posted and drove away earlier while looking at the dash in the car. ;) i'll update.

thnx for the comments. can't wait for the damn holidays to be over with so i can resume talks with the printer. lots should be figured out next week.
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Mdm
Posted on Thursday, December 28, 2006 - 07:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

how hard is it to take the bezel apart and replace the label ?
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Typeone
Posted on Thursday, December 28, 2006 - 09:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

very simple. i'm planning to create a little set of instructions with photos for replacement but basically, for the S models its like this.. .

- remove flyscreen (4 hex screws)
- remove 3 nuts + washers holding dash unit in place
- unplug main harness from unit (i guess thats the correct term)
- dash is free at this point
- remove 7 perimeter Phillips-head screws from base
- pull upper portion of dash unit up and away from base
- carefully pull or pry needles straight up and off (extra care here, straight up is KEY!)
- pull stock dash face up and away from base, there is some adhesive but nothing major, a hairdryer helps
- voilą, you are ready for a new dash face!
- installation is reverse
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Maddiemsu
Posted on Friday, December 29, 2006 - 04:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

These look so good that I'm going to buy a XB just so I can buy the faceplates! Anybody want to buy an X1?
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Donl
Posted on Monday, January 01, 2007 - 12:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I haven't seen any for us guys overseas.
I live in Japan and would need one in KPH.
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Fravel
Posted on Monday, January 08, 2007 - 11:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Any updates???
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C4l3
Posted on Monday, January 08, 2007 - 11:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Now I know you have to take the needles off to get those things on, but what about re-calibrating the needles like on automobiles when you do this kind of thing..?

-Cale
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Pcmodeler
Posted on Tuesday, January 09, 2007 - 08:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Man, those look awesome. I'd be interested as well.
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Typeone
Posted on Tuesday, January 09, 2007 - 08:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

RE: KPH, i plan to make a version but cost will probably keep my first print run to MPH.

only update is the printer is driving me nuts with slooooowness. i'm waiting on another revised spec sheet.

RE: needle removal and recalibration... nope. just patience and care is required to remove/install.

more as i hear it... i think i'm going to give another contact a call. getting tired of the delays between spec sheets.
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Aatch
Posted on Tuesday, January 09, 2007 - 12:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

you've got a lot of us salivating, typeone!...can't wait to purchase one of your sweet new dash designs and replace the weaksauce that passes for the OEM dash...

let us all know how things are progressing!

aAtch
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Damnut
Posted on Tuesday, January 09, 2007 - 12:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Typeone.........

Are you going to sell these on a first come first serve basis after you have them or will you go by who asked you for them first before you had them made?


Just wondering........
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Typeone
Posted on Tuesday, January 09, 2007 - 01:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

with the quantity i need to get made, there would be plenty for everyone, most places wont do low quantity. anyone who asked/purchased, would get one delivered as soon as i had the final product in hand.

the plan is to get in bed with a print house, get the first lot printed up, join BadWeb as a sponsor, offer the first design up for sale. i already have a site ready to go : )

if all goes well, produce more designs (including KPH) and offer them up as they are ready. i can see it now... 'collect all 4!' hahaa. (but seriously, i could see myself swapping in and out designs)

i'm in talks with 4 different places right now.
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Chainsaw
Posted on Tuesday, January 09, 2007 - 02:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Any chance of getting blank dash plates die-cut to shape?
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Typeone
Posted on Tuesday, January 09, 2007 - 02:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Chainsaw, thats right in line with one of my thoughts... get blanks made up with the diffuser backing in place ready for a faceplate on top.

not sure yet but i can ask the reps i'm working with if they could throw blanks in too.
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Toona
Posted on Tuesday, January 09, 2007 - 02:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Typeone, I'm not sure if you are still getting the run around with your print shop, but if you are, maybe you could check out either www.classicinstruments.com or www.haneline.com. They both do custom faceplates for hot rod guages. Both are strait up guys to deal with.
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Oilrigpilot
Posted on Tuesday, January 09, 2007 - 05:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

hey - you have those gauges ready for sale??? hehehe -- We sure will support your work... I'm telling others in Columbia, SC about this site - esp. your gauges - - see ya
oilrigpilot@yahoo.com
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Nutsnbolt
Posted on Tuesday, January 09, 2007 - 07:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yeah, I've been spreadin the word, man.

I'm sure you have me on your list. If you don't I'd like to be on that 1st list.

I'm in. No matter what.

Mark
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Typeone
Posted on Thursday, January 11, 2007 - 04:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

thanks for those links, Toona. ive got a handful of vendors that have my specs. just a waiting game.. .
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Toona
Posted on Thursday, January 11, 2007 - 05:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Type, I figured you had your ducks in a row, but more choices never hurt, especially when the vendors you work with seem to be dragging their feet. I build stuff also, so I know what you're going thru with development delays.

I like what you are doing, keep up the good work. I'll get one for mine when I see final choices.
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Brad_buell
Posted on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 11:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Any update for us yet Typeone?
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Typeone
Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 10:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks, Toona.

Brad_buell, no update other than more communication. I found a new vendor who also works with GM on small runs for auto faceplates, etc. so its been easier to figure out quantity/pricing. most places want to do HUGE runs of only 1 design. i'd love to offer a slight variation so i'm working with a new rep to try and finalize. the problem has been that most vendors also want to work with thinner material than the stock unit. i want the faceplate to be a quality unit that looks great and can take the elements. UV protection, etc. hasn't been an issue but no matter how many times i say i need .030 poly i get quotes with .010! just causes more rounds of estimation/quotes which is where the feet dragging begins.

looks like this wont happen as fast as i'd like, but i'm definitely working on it ;) thanks again for the interest!

(Message edited by typeone on January 18, 2007)
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U4euh
Posted on Friday, January 19, 2007 - 01:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Love your designs, anywhere I can get the template to maybe draw something that I have in mind also???!
JIM
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Typeone
Posted on Friday, January 19, 2007 - 01:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Jim, Chainsaw hooked us up with the Illustrator template back in April. check out the thread below, the ZIPs are still online...

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?tpc=32777&post=629871#POST629871
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Aatch
Posted on Friday, January 19, 2007 - 10:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i can't wait for the new dash designs to get finalized! it'll look so cool with my new crossroads i'm about to install! btw, typeone's and ronlv's bikes are amazing looking - true inspiration for future mods! keep up the kickass work, guys!

and please let us know how those dash designs are coming along!
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Borrowedbike
Posted on Sunday, January 21, 2007 - 01:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Clint,
I dig the minimalist version. May I suggest changing speed run to Autoban?
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Cityxslicker
Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 02:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I need to get a set of the XB9R face plate before they kill that model. The orange face matches the valencia much better than the blue from Buell. Bike was originally Hero Blue.
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Cash
Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 02:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

if you get them made id be interested..
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Damnut
Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2007 - 12:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

just looking to see if there is any good news........
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Brad_buell
Posted on Wednesday, February 07, 2007 - 12:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hey Typeone-

Any update on the new dash designs yet?

-Brad
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Typeone
Posted on Wednesday, February 07, 2007 - 08:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

hey guys... unfortunately i'm so swamped with regular work that i haven't been able to make progress.

i'm still treating it as a winter project so any updates and i'll post.. .
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Typeone
Posted on Thursday, February 08, 2007 - 09:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

ok, small update. i found some time last night to pick this up again... next week I should have a test gauge face in place on the bike with shots in the dark to see how things shake out from a lighting perspective. if it works, i may have found a way to produce a series of face designs but also allow for custom one-offs at a slightly higher price.

more news next week with pics ;)
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Typeone
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 09:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

prototypes should be here next week! (finally) in the meantime i've been creating others.. .

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Typeone
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 09:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

and a pic of the black flame version installed on bike for Mortarmanmike...

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Typeone
Posted on Monday, March 05, 2007 - 01:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

'matchbox-themed' design mock-up installed. looks pretty cool ;)


(i was a Matchbox car nut as a kid. wanted to create a design that had the feeling of the old Matchbox/Hot Rod type styles)
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Northrock
Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2007 - 09:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Pls sign me up for KMH and black flame.

Thanks!

ping me at northrock007@yahoo.com
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Blake
Posted on Thursday, May 03, 2007 - 05:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Please welcome PDG Moto to BadWeB sponsorship! : )
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