pulled the dash as others have said and removed fuel level and coolant temp gauges. Will use the lcd screen readout for now on.
Purchased ebay 2" voltmeter as suggested to go on the right side facing dash.
Anyone found a nice similar combo clock/ambient temp gauge that would be nice for the left side?
I read the separate red wire with spade connector is switched power (positive/hot) and is useful. What might I use for ground for wiring up replacement gauges?
TIA
let's ride safe & be careful out there,
Mike in Nawlins'
2014 Black SE6 Limited "Charlotte"
New Orleans Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
pulled the dash as others have said and removed fuel level and coolant temp gauges. Will use the lcd screen readout for now on.
Purchased ebay 2" voltmeter as suggested to go on the right side facing dash.
Anyone found a nice similar combo clock/ambient temp gauge that would be nice for the left side?
I read the separate red wire with spade connector is switched power (positive/hot) and is useful. What might I use for ground for wiring up replacement gauges?
TIA
You might want to consider a power supply on that side. When I did mine there was the spade connector that was power and a bullet connector that was the ground.
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I also disabled my analog gauges a couple of days ago. Now I have two dead gauges sitting there doing nothing. I would love to have a volt meter like the OP asked about. If anyone can post wiring instructions that would be much appreciated.
I was going to post this question anyway, but since PatriotRider posted it, I'll just politely hijack it
The answer to the power for the volt meter is to connect your positive wire from the volt meter to the red spade wire that was connected to your analog gauge and your negative wire from the volt meter to the center pole of the 3 hole connector that was on the back of your analog gauge.
You can power a clock the same way except that a clock also needs an always on power to accurately keep time. My question is what is close to these gauges that I can use for and always on power source for my new led clock?
pulled the dash as others have said and removed fuel level and coolant temp gauges. Will use the lcd screen readout for now on.
Purchased ebay 2" voltmeter as suggested to go on the right side facing dash.
Anyone found a nice similar combo clock/ambient temp gauge that would be nice for the left side?
I read the separate red wire with spade connector is switched power (positive/hot) and is useful. What might I use for ground for wiring up replacement gauges?
TIA
What specific voltmeter did you buy that fits into the opening on the dash? Thanks, I will search for it.
I'm with Bob, the analog gauges on the 14 are really accurate so no need to disable them.
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the JDM and "no names" ($20ish) had complaints on "bleed through" light coming through, so I went with the recommended next level up unit with a next level up price
many many went with the JDM cause of price with no complaint
pulled the dash as others have said and removed fuel level and coolant temp gauges. Will use the lcd screen readout for now on.
Purchased ebay 2" voltmeter as suggested to go on the right side facing dash.
Anyone found a nice similar combo clock/ambient temp gauge that would be nice for the left side?
I read the separate red wire with spade connector is switched power (positive/hot) and is useful. What might I use for ground for wiring up replacement gauges?
sorry, no
someone posted a question for more specific info on what I'm doing
I purchased these gauges new for my own use on current gauge replacement project
best to you
let's ride safe & be careful out there,
Mike in Nawlins'
2014 Black SE6 Limited "Charlotte"
New Orleans Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
I disabled mine simply because I prefer the digital gauges. Plus, now I can install a volt meter which I've had on previous bikes and really miss.
Pam
Pam,
I have the one below for the voltmeter. I used posi-taps to get the power from the wires coming off the plug. This way if I ever want to change it back I can throw the stock gauges back in and not having to cut any wires.
Pam,
I have the one below for the voltmeter. I used posi-taps to get the power from the wires coming off the plug. This way if I ever want to change it back I can throw the stock gauges back in and not having to cut any wires.
What gauge wire is that so I know which posi-taps to order?
Thanks
Pam
20-22 ga. The ones with the grey end piece. They are a little snug getting on but I like then smaller versus going up to the larger size because it gives the wire less chance to roll inside the connector and makes sure that the splice/point of the connector (middle) section hits the wire in the middle.
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20-22 ga. The ones with the grey end piece. They are a little snug getting on but I like then smaller versus going up to the larger size because it gives the wire less chance to roll inside the connector and makes sure that the splice/point of the connector (middle) section hits the wire in the middle.
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Thanks
I hope I get to meet you before you move to Texas!