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Aftermarket Speedometer Suggestions 81 gs850g

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Hello All,

I am looking to swap out the OEM instrument cluster for a simple clean mechanical speedometer. Looking for suggestions and any information on the specification for the 1981 gs850g. I am having trouble getting the detail on the ratio and fitment for my project.

I would consider a digital solution if the install was reasonable simple.

Thanks in advance for taking the time to respond.
 
I saw one recently on a 1000L that came from Dime City Cycles. Not sure exactly which model it was, but it looked nice.

Was a bit smaller and had all the warning lights built-in.

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I have seen guys use their smart phone as a speedometer. A GPS app can give you MPH or KPH in large digital digits and I'm sure there is something out there that can mimic an analog gauge. No cables or wires, all you need is something to hold it. Can't get any cleaner than that.
http://www.speedometer.mobi/
 
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gsrick said:
I have seen guys use their smart phone as a speedometer. A GPS app can give you MPH or KPH in large digital digits and I'm sure there is something out there that can mimic an analog gauge. No cables or wires, all you need is something to hold it. Can't get any cleaner than that
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I have yet to see a "clean" mount for a cell phone on a bike. Especially if your goal is to "clean up" the looks by removing gauges.

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Or you could just make a bracket that spans two handle bar mount bolts and use a belt clip.
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I bought one of these for by Bicycle to hold an IPhone 4. It does well but after a relatively short time the mount broke near when the ball extends to the carrier. Riding the bike the IPhone landed in some gravel and was really none the worse for the wear. I drilled out the mount and put in a stainless screw and it seems to be holding well. Plastic just doesn't have the same sheer stress as stainless.

If I had been on a motorcycle, the IPhone would have been gone.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BESTEK-Univ...615?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item463c09b41f
 
Thanks for the advice. I have ordered a mount for my samsung S4 from http://www.ultimate-mobiles.co.uk/ and will let you know what the quality is like. I really like the idea of the smart phone for the odometer and speedo. Next will be to cap off the mechanical speed line. Anyone know if I can remove the entire instument panel wiring harness without affecting the function of the electrical. Essentially looking to get rid of the all the warning lights etc.

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One warning light I wouldn't do without is the oil pressure. Also, you might find your law requires you to have a main beam indicator lamp *unless you can see a tell-tale on top of the headlamp shell, as some ancient bikes had*.
 
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