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Using clock receptacle as a location for some other device
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 4:24 pm
by Rider Rick
Hi guys, I've been looking for a spot to mount a gps screen. I have RAM options, but I started thinking about the clock area. I don't really use the clock, and started wondering if something could be fabbed to act as a frame for something that could mount there and be tucked up under the shield, etc. Just thinking out loud. I also wonder now if something like a volt/amp gauge could be housed there if one the right diameter could be found, come to think of it.
Re: Using clock receptacle as a location for some other devi
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 9:24 pm
by Dr. Strangelove
You probably could. There is a ram mount adapter that fits in the cetnerhole of the triple tree. Is that the same size as the clock?
But I would never remove that clock. I love the retro look of it. I miss it on my r12. And I often look at it for the time even when the key is off. And it keeps good time.
John
Re: Using clock receptacle as a location for some other devi
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 12:06 am
by Rider Rick
Yes it does, Doc
...but always remember to unplug it when you store your bike for a few months, lol. It done me wrong, hehe. I'll check out the Ram mount for the ttt...right now my Rams are on the bars. I still like the idea of a gauge there that would show volts/amps or something more useful than a clock, but I agree, it does look nice.
Re: Using clock receptacle as a location for some other devi
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 3:32 pm
by Dr. Strangelove
If you're looking for something like an oil temp gauge in lieu of the clock there are threads on this forum on that, from over the years.
do a search and you should find it. And thanks for the reminder about the drain from the clock. My Stella! is doing just that.
John
Re: Using clock receptacle as a location for some other devi
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:48 am
by lguardiola
do a search and you should find it. And thanks for the reminder about the drain from the clock. My Stella! is doing just that.
Hey Doc,
so do you still have your stella? I know you left us and moved on to the the R12R..
....but then I saw a post that you put in which you say that its causing you problems
...haha. j/K...I would like to get your opinion on both bikes....the 1150R is my first bike, but I've heard that the 12R doesnt feel as solid/stable as the 1150 does, whats your opinion on that?...
Re: Using clock receptacle as a location for some other devi
Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 5:50 pm
by sweatmark
Rider Rick wrote:Hi guys, I've been looking for a spot to mount a gps screen. I have RAM options, but I started thinking about the clock area. I don't really use the clock, and started wondering if something could....
... Be installed there. Like an oil temperature gauge.
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