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Author Topic: Speedo and Tach Graphics  (Read 5608 times)

Offline Sonreir

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Re: Speedo and Tach Graphics
« Reply #30 on: Feb 28, 2012, 23:56:29 »
I know, right?  The only problem with doing this for other people is the constant thought, "Man, I wish I would have done one like this on my bike!"
1977 Honda CJ360 - Café SOS - Stage One™, Café SOS - Stage Two™
1982 Honda CB750C - Project Zoidberg
1963 Yamaha YDS3
1973 Suzuki T500
1982 Yamaha Seca XJ750R

Custom Gauge Graphics
Custom Wiring Harnesses

If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.  - Carl Sagan

Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. -Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Whether or not you can never be great at something, you can always become better at it.  -Neil deGrasse Tyson

Basically, it comes down to this, do you know what your doing?  If not, forget about what you want and do what your told (sucks but that's life)  -crazypj

Offline Tetter

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Re: Speedo and Tach Graphics
« Reply #31 on: Mar 03, 2012, 15:24:23 »
Today I found my new tacho plate had been delivered.
Of course I could not hold myself down, and I mounted it immediatley.

Daylight


Night rides  8)


Sonreir Thanks for beautiful work and good service, I feel like a little boy at Christmas  :D
The plate is really exacly what I wanted !

Offline Sonreir

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Re: Speedo and Tach Graphics
« Reply #32 on: Mar 03, 2012, 22:46:26 »
Wow... that does look good.  Great choice of lighting!
1977 Honda CJ360 - Café SOS - Stage One™, Café SOS - Stage Two™
1982 Honda CB750C - Project Zoidberg
1963 Yamaha YDS3
1973 Suzuki T500
1982 Yamaha Seca XJ750R

Custom Gauge Graphics
Custom Wiring Harnesses

If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.  - Carl Sagan

Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. -Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Whether or not you can never be great at something, you can always become better at it.  -Neil deGrasse Tyson

Basically, it comes down to this, do you know what your doing?  If not, forget about what you want and do what your told (sucks but that's life)  -crazypj

Offline popssss

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Re: Speedo and Tach Graphics
« Reply #33 on: Apr 09, 2012, 01:48:01 »
Great work.

Can you do face plates with the factory Blue?

I may have to get the white though.  How does it look in the dark?
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Offline alexmac

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Re: Speedo and Tach Graphics
« Reply #34 on: Apr 09, 2012, 02:22:09 »
Damn! Those Smith's style gauges are sweet! I might want a set myself for my CL350  ;D

Offline DoTheJon

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Re: Speedo and Tach Graphics
« Reply #35 on: Apr 09, 2012, 02:57:08 »
you oughta post a picture of the one you just made me!
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Re: Speedo and Tach Graphics
« Reply #36 on: Apr 09, 2012, 07:58:58 »
do these fit a k4 350? they look like they do.
and if so can i get a set that start in the 6 0'clock position and sweep clockwise ( needles point down at rest)
... also, maybe i should ask this somewhere else, but how do you open the 350 units?
'73 cb350

Offline Sonreir

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Re: Speedo and Tach Graphics
« Reply #37 on: Apr 09, 2012, 11:25:43 »
Quote from: popssss
Great work.

Can you do face plates with the factory Blue?

I may have to get the white though.  How does it look in the dark?

I can do the factory colors if you're just looking for a straight swap, but I think the white looks pretty good.  It's what I have on my own bike.

Quote from: alexmac
Damn! Those Smith's style gauges are sweet! I might want a set myself for my CL350  ;D

Send me a PM.  We'll work out the payment details.  ;D

Quote from: delirium trigger
do these fit a k4 350? they look like they do.
and if so can i get a set that start in the 6 0'clock position and sweep clockwise ( needles point down at rest)
... also, maybe i should ask this somewhere else, but how do you open the 350 units?

They should.  I've found they fit almost all of the 350s and 360s.  The tach's fit almost all of the vintage Hondas.  Of course, part of the services offered include fitment on other makes and models, should the need arise.

As for opening the gauges, there are two styles.  The metal ones require that you pry a retainer ring free.  It's not fast and it's not fun.  The plastic model (like on the later 360s) just requires a simple cut and then some glue and sealant to reassemble.

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you oughta post a picture of the one you just made me!

Ask you shall receive.  Along with some examples of some other recent work.
« Last Edit: Aug 09, 2012, 20:20:24 by Sonreir »
1977 Honda CJ360 - Café SOS - Stage One™, Café SOS - Stage Two™
1982 Honda CB750C - Project Zoidberg
1963 Yamaha YDS3
1973 Suzuki T500
1982 Yamaha Seca XJ750R

Custom Gauge Graphics
Custom Wiring Harnesses

If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.  - Carl Sagan

Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. -Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Whether or not you can never be great at something, you can always become better at it.  -Neil deGrasse Tyson

Basically, it comes down to this, do you know what your doing?  If not, forget about what you want and do what your told (sucks but that's life)  -crazypj

Re: Speedo and Tach Graphics
« Reply #38 on: Apr 09, 2012, 19:19:38 »
so is a 6 0'clock at rest graphic doable?
« Last Edit: Apr 09, 2012, 19:36:02 by delirium trigger »
'73 cb350

Offline DoTheJon

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Re: Speedo and Tach Graphics
« Reply #39 on: Apr 09, 2012, 19:36:10 »
Sonreir is the man, he can do anything you throw at him. you can put the needle to start where ever you want. there is no needle stop.
My CB360 Barn find http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=29298.20

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Offline Sonreir

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Re: Speedo and Tach Graphics
« Reply #40 on: Apr 09, 2012, 19:47:41 »
so is a 6 0'clock at rest graphic doable?

Yup.  Not a problem.  PM me for my email address and we can get started on a design for you.
1977 Honda CJ360 - Café SOS - Stage One™, Café SOS - Stage Two™
1982 Honda CB750C - Project Zoidberg
1963 Yamaha YDS3
1973 Suzuki T500
1982 Yamaha Seca XJ750R

Custom Gauge Graphics
Custom Wiring Harnesses

If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.  - Carl Sagan

Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. -Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Whether or not you can never be great at something, you can always become better at it.  -Neil deGrasse Tyson

Basically, it comes down to this, do you know what your doing?  If not, forget about what you want and do what your told (sucks but that's life)  -crazypj

Offline Sonreir

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Re: Speedo and Tach Graphics
« Reply #41 on: May 09, 2012, 18:43:14 »
A few more designs and pics of recent work...
1977 Honda CJ360 - Café SOS - Stage One™, Café SOS - Stage Two™
1982 Honda CB750C - Project Zoidberg
1963 Yamaha YDS3
1973 Suzuki T500
1982 Yamaha Seca XJ750R

Custom Gauge Graphics
Custom Wiring Harnesses

If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.  - Carl Sagan

Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. -Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Whether or not you can never be great at something, you can always become better at it.  -Neil deGrasse Tyson

Basically, it comes down to this, do you know what your doing?  If not, forget about what you want and do what your told (sucks but that's life)  -crazypj

Offline Tim

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Re: Speedo and Tach Graphics
« Reply #42 on: May 09, 2012, 21:29:57 »
Might have to tear into my mini-gauges and get a set made for them.
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Offline Sonreir

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Re: Speedo and Tach Graphics
« Reply #43 on: May 17, 2012, 18:28:03 »
One more done.
1977 Honda CJ360 - Café SOS - Stage One™, Café SOS - Stage Two™
1982 Honda CB750C - Project Zoidberg
1963 Yamaha YDS3
1973 Suzuki T500
1982 Yamaha Seca XJ750R

Custom Gauge Graphics
Custom Wiring Harnesses

If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.  - Carl Sagan

Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. -Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Whether or not you can never be great at something, you can always become better at it.  -Neil deGrasse Tyson

Basically, it comes down to this, do you know what your doing?  If not, forget about what you want and do what your told (sucks but that's life)  -crazypj

Offline valvesprung

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Re: Speedo and Tach Graphics
« Reply #44 on: May 17, 2012, 19:06:32 »
For Sakura I assume?
'77 KZ400