LCD Digital Speedo / Dash Upgrade

[motomick76]

I propose to make this thread to be a sticky / how to for rest of Max riders wishing to easily upgrade tachometer / dash.

I purchased a knockoff Koso LCD Tachometer. Also I have COPS with resistor and am inline for new TCI ignition and eliminate VBoost controller.
- Does anyone have wiring diagram to properly wire it into harness so all functions work?
- Does anyone have template to make mounting bracket for unit?
- Has anyone tried integrating fuel gage with sensor? If so, what kind of sensor is needed and how to wire in?
- What is proper way to interface for tachometer?
- What is proper way to setup speed sensor?


Second, upgrading the stock dash. I know many have upgraded, but no clear instructions.
- Which gages are most popular? 1.5 or 2 inch? Which brand?
- When using water temp and oil pressure, which ones must be mechanical and electric?
- How are mods made to pod to house gages? Does anyone have pictures or templates to house gages? Faceplate?
- Is there wiring diagram to wire gages?

I have been wanting to do this mod a long time and would greatly appreciate guidance.

Thanks

 

[marsmax85]

pm jagco (James) he did the same set up

 

[PATMAX]

I'll take some close up pictures of mine and post it. I have the factory manual if you don't.

 

[johnpclynch]

There's a few different setups here
http://vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=9900

be sure to to take lots of pics and add yours to the list :thumbs up:

 

[davesax36]

I used the stock speedo housing as a template for the bracket that actually mounts to the bike. Tach comes off gray wire. Speed sensor needs a plate made. I put mine on a caliper bolt and the magnets in the brake rotor. A fuel sensor that works will require welding on your gas tank.

Those are all the ones I can answer.

 

[shicks16]

I put a Koso on my bike, picked up a sensor from centroid and mounted it in the tank to have a working fuel gauge, just had to drill a couple holes in the top of the tank and cut a hole in the seat pan for clearance. Works great, the bracket that came with the speedo worked for mounting the gauge. Also with the extra room in the pod I put in a new temperature gauge and oil pressure from speedhut, it all came out really nice. PM me for more info.

 

[davesax36]

I put a Koso on my bike, picked up a sensor from centroid and mounted it in the tank to have a working fuel gauge, just had to drill a couple holes in the top of the tank and cut a hole in the seat pan for clearance. Works great, the bracket that came with the speedo worked for mounting the gauge. Also with the extra room in the pod I put in a new temperature gauge and oil pressure from speedhut, it all came out really nice. PM me for more info.

which centroid unit did you get? I don't really feel like r/r my tank AGAIN, but it would be nice to have an accurate gauge.

 

[shicks16]

I talked to Joel at centroid and went over the requirements and he programed the sender to work.

 

[davesax36]

oh, cool. What connector did he use, or was it just bare wires for output?

 

[shicks16]

Just 3 terminals on top of the sender you use ring lugs on.

 

[one2dmax]

We ordered up two of those sensors when we got the one from Centroid for Scott. Sample pic attached.

 

[davesax36]

I'll do it when it's time for my extended swingarm and bigger tank...