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Latest Farkle - Digital volt gauge CHEAP!
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Looks that way.
finless
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The red idiot light is actually NOT a red idiot light!
I know... You are thinking it should be. But the gauge does not work that way. Personally this red LED should not even be there in my opinion because it is misleading. Ask the Chinese that put it there
BUT SO WHAT? They gauge does what we need regardless of one LED. I ain't complaining because it is a beautiful gauge and tells you exactly what you need. After having mine on now for over a week, no way is it coming out!
Yes it shows the voltage while cranking! It also goes into warning on me while cranking because it is TIME to replace my battery as I said in another battery thread going on here.
Anyway.... I hope those that got this gauge are enjoying them. I know I am.
As for 60mm gauges... I also worry about if they will fit the recesses of the cluster box vs just the front panel which can be easily modded for 60mm. It's pretty tight! But it might actually work.
Next time I have the front bezel off, I will measure the holes.
Bob
I know... You are thinking it should be. But the gauge does not work that way. Personally this red LED should not even be there in my opinion because it is misleading. Ask the Chinese that put it there
BUT SO WHAT? They gauge does what we need regardless of one LED. I ain't complaining because it is a beautiful gauge and tells you exactly what you need. After having mine on now for over a week, no way is it coming out!
Yes it shows the voltage while cranking! It also goes into warning on me while cranking because it is TIME to replace my battery as I said in another battery thread going on here.
Anyway.... I hope those that got this gauge are enjoying them. I know I am.
As for 60mm gauges... I also worry about if they will fit the recesses of the cluster box vs just the front panel which can be easily modded for 60mm. It's pretty tight! But it might actually work.
Next time I have the front bezel off, I will measure the holes.
Bob
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M109Dreamer
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Just got mine today. Will put it in this weekend. Now to decide what she wants on the other side.
finless
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I swear and please have a look....
A RAM ball on the other side allows Sooooooo many options for things. See my video on my GPS/12 volt setup. When nothing is on the RAM ball it looks kind of ugly but if you really need a RAM mount it's freakin perfect because things with "screens" are "under the hood" of the dash and out of the sun.
Otherwise a few guys have added an oil pressure gauge but that is not as easy as popping in a 12V gauge. I personally do not need that info on my dash as it does not mean a lot. I also was considering a clock but we have one on the cluster. After looking at a lot of other gauges... I never found something that floated my boat and was worth while. If you find something PLEASE let us know. In the mean time my RAM ball will be in the "other" spot.
Special thanks to Stevedfive for the idea!
Bob
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M109Dreamer
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I was thinking of a Ram Ball but she already has 2 on the handlebars. But I think she would like one for her phone better there like you said. What did you use for "blank" plate for the hole? I have read that that the stock plates are too flimsy and was worried if it would a phone on a XGrip there securely?
finless
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See my video here for info on the "blank hole" Super simple!
The very beginning of the video shows how I did the SIMPLE ram mount.
This is almost as simple as putting in the 12V gauge
Bob
M109Dreamer
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Thanks!See my video here for info on the "blank hole" Super simple!
The very beginning of the video shows how I did the SIMPLE ram mount.
This is almost as simple as putting in the 12V gauge
Bob
finless
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Your welcome!
Please share what you did and what worked for you.
I for one would be interested in your ideas as I always like others perspectives and ideas!
Bob
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M109Dreamer
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Will do. The wife has already been looking at cameras to watch the dog on the back seat. She really wants a setup like Cincy (sp?) has.Your welcome!
Please share what you did and what worked for you.
I for one would be interested in your ideas as I always like others perspectives and idea!
Bob
finless
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That might be a perfect spot to mount a rear facing camera view screen! Maybe look into not needed a RAM mount and just DIY something so it is deeper under the dash and out of the sun. Sounds like a great idea to give the wifey comfort about what's going on behind her!
Cant wait to see what you come up with there... I personally don't like the idea of having "electronics" out in the sun above the dash visor (sorry JT), especially those that have a LCD screen as they are super susceptible to heat and sunlight and can permanently "take out" the LCD screen if they were not design for that kind of environment which most consumer LCD screens are not!
Bob
M109Dreamer
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Thats gonna be a future project. Because if I do that she is gonna want a new dog....LOL
finless
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:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
Wait.... does that matter? "she" will get a new dog if she wants one... So sorry, I know from experience if you do it or not, that wont be the deciding factor!
Sounds like a new dog is in your future if that is what "she" is thinking already :yikes:
Bob
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Yep, we have been dogless for the past year. We are waiting for me to retire in 6 months. This way we will get settled in to where we move to and then get her a couple dogs. Believe me, she looks everyday. Internet isnt always a good thing.:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
Wait.... does that matter? "she" will get a new dog if she wants one... So sorry, I know from experience if you do it or not, that wont be the deciding factor!
Sounds like a new dog is in your future if that is what "she" is thinking already :yikes:
Bob
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My wife is a cat person... I swing either way to be honest but I prefer dogs. Anyway my wife and I have been married 32 years now and we always had a cat. She loves them and to be honest, I love having animals dogs or cats. Our last cat died about 6 months ago and we have been without. We discussed and agreed "lets take a break from having animals for a while"..... BUT she is now loving a stray coming around the house now. FYI all our life we took in strays except one. I can see where this is going! But if it makes her happy... screw it... You only live once!
Cool thing is.. I don't have to worry about figuring out how to get a cat on a ride! :roflblack:
They wont go for it!
Bob
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M109Dreamer
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Lol, yep. If we had a stray ever show up I know we would end up keeping it.
finless
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Sounds like we have similar animal lover wives...
Can I just say this.... I never understood why people would want to take any animal on a ride yet I see this desire all the time.
This is a crazy question.... But why? What if the animal doesn't like it? Maybe it's stressful for them? I know dogs in general don't give a hoot and would go... but seems like a pain in the rear to me?
To be honest, I am not sure I would go through that for both US and the animal! It's suppose to be fun right?
Is it fun for the animal? I think some should consider that!!!!!!
Maybe I am missing it and others that setup for taking the beloved animal can explain it to me. Is it YOU who insist the animal must go? Or is it that you cannot leave the animal with someone else while your gone?
Woa... this thread has gone in a different direction! But what the hell... Seems like almost all SL threads head off in some direction off topic anyway so.... why not
Bob
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M109Dreamer
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Lol, our last dog would run and wait next to the Spyder for a ride. We wont take the dog on rides outside the neighborhood. I dont like it, scares me, but the dog loved it. I think its more of the wind in the face....Sounds like we have similar animal lover wives...
Can I just say this.... I never understood why people would want to take any animal on a ride yet I see this desire all the time.
This is a crazy question.... But why? What if the animal doesn't like it? Maybe it's stressful for them? I know dogs in general don't give a hoot and would go... but seems like a pain in the rear to me?
To be honest, I am not sure I would go through that for both US and the animal! It's suppose to be fun right?
Is it fun for the animal? I think some should consider that!!!!!!
Maybe I am missing it and others that setup for taking the beloved animal can explain it to me. Is it YOU who insist the animal must go? Or is it that you cannot leave the animal with someone else while your gone?
Woa... this thread has gone in a different direction! But what the hell... Seems like almost all SL threads head off in some direction off topic anyway so.... why not
Bob
And now back to our previously recorded show...LOL
In our case, the dog lets us know that she wanted to ride too.
Several years ago, when I had a Goldwing, I was moving the bike to the back yard and our little dog got in front on the bike and would not move. So I picked her up and put her in front of me on the bike so I could get through the gate. She just settled right in.
After that, whenever we would go somewhere, she would watch us. If we got into the car she did nothing. If we went for the bike she would pitch a fit. So we took her on a short ride and she looks like she enjoys it. For those familiar with the Texas Hill Country, she has ridden all three sisters in one day. That is an all day ride for those who do not know about the Three Sisters.
We are Wingless now and we took her on the Spyder once but there is not as much space between rider and passenger on the Spyder, so the dog gets no more rides.
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