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I know, for some reason the 'blank spot' has always bugged me. WTF is it there for, why did they do that? also, some people (not many) know a lot about details of bikes and if they looked over to see how many miles I had on mine they might think" hey that looks factory, but never seen that...

I hear ya, I may not be in the boost as often. Maybe it will let me know when I'm really sucking the gas. Or maybe it will drive me nuts too and I'll find another use for it!

Here is my almost completed 'dummy blank indicator' mod. I removed the red lens from another panel that had crazed tach and temp lens. It has a red LED in it which is not connected yet. It is rated at above 12v. It was going to be a low voltage indicator...but to simplify things I think I'm...

I use some of the stock tools; 10,12,14mm wrenches. Replaced screwdriver with good one with 2 phillips 2 straight. Added an 8" adjustable. Stock kit pliers (which can crimp in an emergency) Only the allens I need on my bike and no more. Plug wrench. I wrap about 18 to 20 inches of electrical...

Thanks; I'll take care of that little problem this evening! great help.

I had my rear wheel off for a while during my fuel tank replacement. I 'thought' I knew where the washers on the rear axle went. The larger diameter one goes on the final drive side (left) under the nut. The smaller one has me puzzeled. Both the manual and bikebandit pictures show the smaller...

Captain Kyle, nice '85. Man you got a bunch of Vmax bikes!

Wow, didn't realize that about the hot engine low oil pressure. Maybe that is why they come with an oil level light(?). I have thought about the engine mount gauge, but don't really like the location. The handlebar mount would be more my style but I can't find one that is backlit. Thanks for the...

Does anyone know of an automotive type oil pressure switch that is the same thread size and doesn't protrude out very far to screw into the oil pressure test plug. If I could find something compact enough I would use that to install an oil pressure light. thanks

I got my new instrument panel cover today, the lens on the original were crazed. The n. ew one is really nice but a little different. The indicator lights do not spell out the words (high beam, turn, fuel, etc) but instead have the symbols,( head light, two arrows, fuel pump) I'm ok with that it...

Update, the small chrome cover is $20, the cover with the lens and the colored lens for the indicator lamps is around $55 at Motosport. Thanks KJ, but I'll just get the new one. I'm gonna experiment on cutting out the 'blank dummy' on the old one.

Well; never mind....I just found what I need on bikebandit for a little over $20. Should have checked there first! guess I'll be ordering what I need.

Anyone know where I might be able to get the lens for the tach and temp gauges? mine are crazed, maybe even cracked. I tried buffing them out and that helped, but after sitting in bright light for a while the cracks show up. I finally figured out why; the cracks are small but when left in the...

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What if....get automobile mechanic training. Get experiance and build income and slowly collect tools and shop equipment. Get M/C tire changing equipment. Advertise and do some evening and weekend motorcycle repair,accessory add ons and tires. And maybe eventually open own shop! People tend to...

Alright, seems most people have the blue LEDs, so I got the green. Not sure if it is going to ge ok or not. I was concerned that the "55" in red block on the speedo would not show up but it does. The lumens on the green were a little brighter than the others, plus of the 4 brightness levels of...

Oh by the way Borgbiker, glad you escaped what could have been a worse situation. Hope your not too sore!

I have read a lot about lane splitting, and some of the stats I have read seem to show California has less 'motorcycles rear ended accidents' than the national average. Lane splitting is dangerous. Sitting stopped in traffic with a distracted cage driver behind you is too! I guess the best thing...

Your work will definatly be "made in the U.S.A." good deal, get some rest!

Yesterday I found rust in my tank, quite a bit. Today I removed the tank. I am about 90% sure I'm going to get a new one. Could clean and coat it but probably not. I'm about to go back out to the garage and solder my RR wires and get a better ground. Also going to check my radiator fan, seems...