maverick1970
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Hum, how should I start this. To make a long story short, I fabricated my own bracket for the speedo.
Why did I do this you may ask... I started off wanting to do the FZ1N headlight mod. Well in addition to doing the FZ1N mod, I also wanted clip-ons mounted under the top yoke and not above (didn't want to worry about the plausibility of changing the geometry of the bike).
So in March I spent some mega cash as I bought a set of Vortex clip-ons and the FZ1N headlight from Flatout all at the same time. I got the clip-ons first and quickly installed them. A few days later the headlight came. I was super stoked and began the install. Things didn't work out the way I wanted because where the clip-ons are mounted hinder the mounting of the FZ1N headlight.
After this past weekends track day, there is no doubt that I'll be keeping the clip-ons installed and seeking out a different headlight. Good news for one of you out there, I'll be selling the FZ1N headlight along with most of all the parts at a reduce price.
Any who, since I'll be keeping the clip-ons, the task of mounting the speedo remained. So that's what this thread was for, in order to enlighten everyone on the custom bracket I made for the speedo. I took ideas using the FZ1N speedo/headlight bracket. I even have my speedo at the same angle and height as if I were using the FZ1N speedo/headlight bracket.
Next mod will be to cut off the risers on the top yoke. To follow up that mod will be getting shorter throttle and clutch cables from Motion Pro.
If there are questions, please don't hesitate to ask....
Why did I do this you may ask... I started off wanting to do the FZ1N headlight mod. Well in addition to doing the FZ1N mod, I also wanted clip-ons mounted under the top yoke and not above (didn't want to worry about the plausibility of changing the geometry of the bike).
So in March I spent some mega cash as I bought a set of Vortex clip-ons and the FZ1N headlight from Flatout all at the same time. I got the clip-ons first and quickly installed them. A few days later the headlight came. I was super stoked and began the install. Things didn't work out the way I wanted because where the clip-ons are mounted hinder the mounting of the FZ1N headlight.
After this past weekends track day, there is no doubt that I'll be keeping the clip-ons installed and seeking out a different headlight. Good news for one of you out there, I'll be selling the FZ1N headlight along with most of all the parts at a reduce price.
Any who, since I'll be keeping the clip-ons, the task of mounting the speedo remained. So that's what this thread was for, in order to enlighten everyone on the custom bracket I made for the speedo. I took ideas using the FZ1N speedo/headlight bracket. I even have my speedo at the same angle and height as if I were using the FZ1N speedo/headlight bracket.
Next mod will be to cut off the risers on the top yoke. To follow up that mod will be getting shorter throttle and clutch cables from Motion Pro.
If there are questions, please don't hesitate to ask....