Instrument Cluster

[Mackerel_imp]

Rboe I completely agree. I love the round gauges. I'm trying to find an all in one round gauge so that it still matches the appeal of that bike.

It's funny because I learned to fly on steam gauges and now I fly with LCD screens, but there's something to be said about staying old school.

Found a really good thread with lots of info to start:
http://www.customfighters.com/forums/sho...hp?t=36363

[CB4ME_imp]

Humans are analog animals. In the cockpit, it's much faster to descern a needle in the wrong place than to decipher a bunch of numbers.

[Mackerel_imp]

Our LCD screens still display needles, just an electronic representation. The other gauges are bar form for temps and such.

[Mackerel_imp]

Here is the one I think will still look great on the bike, but be a little more low profile. I think going with the separate handle bar and building a custom bracket for this unit will look nice. Just not too sure because the ignition is right there also.

http://www.kosonorthamerica.com/koso/sho...eedometer/

Here is what they said in regards to compatibility:

Thanks for your interest in our products. All our gauges are ‘’ universal’’ and can work on any motorcycles on the market. All gauges include the necessary equipment (wires, brackets, sensors….) so you can install them properly. This mean the DL-03SR can work on your CB1100. On the other side, please keep in mind that our instruments are not plug and play. This mean you will have to solder the wires on your OEM wiring harness. You can easily view all specifications and instructions on our website at http://www.kosonorthamerica.com . Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Best regards
Team Koso

[silascopathic_imp]

Mackerel,, your bike is gonna be sooo different when its done! I love the different variations of the CB that are evolving from here!

[Mackerel_imp]

I can't wait to post pictures to show everyone. I'll try to do them in all in step-by-step dyi form too. Going to be so much fun

[ChipBeck_imp]

Humans are analog animals. In the cockpit, it's much faster to descern a needle in the wrong place than to decipher a bunch of numbers.

+1 on that. After 34 years of flying, most of them as an air show pilot and aerobatic competitor, I only use steam gauges as I only have a brief second to glance at them before returning my focus to the ground and horizon.

[Mackerel_imp]

Humans are analog animals. In the cockpit, it's much faster to descern a needle in the wrong place than to decipher a bunch of numbers.

+1 on that. After 34 years of flying, most of them as an air show pilot and aerobatic competitor, I only use steam gauges as I only have a brief second to glance at them before returning my focus to the ground and horizon.

+1 on that. After 34 years of flying, most of them as an air show pilot and aerobatic competitor, I only use steam gauges as I only have a brief second to glance at them before returning my focus to the ground and horizon.
Sounds like a CB convention will need to be in order. We definitely have to swap stories - meaning you tell me some cool ones. Scottsdale can't be too far from San Diego?

[Mackerel_imp]

Thought just occurred to me:
If I replace the OEM gauges and I'm using an aftermarket that I install it's own magnet system for the speedo wouldn't that successfully eliminate the speed limiter?

[rboe]

I doubt it. The sender talks to the ECU directly; not having a gauge for you to see would not affect it.