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Instrument swap?

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I am curious, can I substitute Honda gauges for originals? I know finding an original, good condition 1983 GS1100 instrument cluster is as hard as finding the body of Jimmy Hoffa, and I am wondering if I can use something like early CB750 gauges (or similar) and is the speedo drive on my GS the same ratio as on an older Honda? Also, would the tach cable mate from the drive on the valve cover to the Honda gauge? I can fab a mount but I need to know if they will actually function? Thanks.:confused:
 
I have a really nice one still but it will not be cheap. 11,800 miles and very clean.
 
oregonjake said:
I am curious, can I substitute Honda gauges for originals? I know finding an original, good condition 1983 GS1100 instrument cluster is as hard as finding the body of Jimmy Hoffa, and I am wondering if I can use something like early CB750 gauges (or similar) and is the speedo drive on my GS the same ratio as on an older Honda? Also, would the tach cable mate from the drive on the valve cover to the Honda gauge? I can fab a mount but I need to know if they will actually function? Thanks.:confused:
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I say give it a whirl... You could also use an electronic tach and wire it up off the ignition coils...
There is always this option too... Brand new:
87-995-vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-steering-parts-top-triple-tree-dual-mini-gauge-mount-console-10.jpg

$120 gets you a complete setup...
http://www.dimecitycycles.com/motorcycle-parts/motorcycle-gauges-and-instruments.html
But I would wander around Ebay First...

My 2 cents... If you have a CB cluster kicking around give it a whirl... I think they all use the same ratio.
 
Posplayr, PM me with price and shipping. I am sitting down and ready for the price. Thanks. BTW, my GS has 12,500 miles so your gauges will match pretty closely. Also remember that I am a starving student (at 61 no less) so try to be kind.
 
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