How to wire aftermarket amazon motorcycle gauges
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- čas přidán 6. 02. 2019
- How to wire aftermarket amazon motorcycle gauges.
This video is part one of my Amazon tachometer and odometer install. Aftermarket RPM and speedo gauges can be a good thing, but is all the effort worth it?
This video shows all of the prep work that had to go into installing the new Amazon gauges. Lot's of cutting wires, soldering and getting things figured out for installation on my 1974 CB750K.
In part two I'll show how I mounted the gauges on the bike as well as how I tapped into the factory wiring harness.
UPDATED: This Amazon link shows a similar wiring diagram to what I used. You will need to scroll through the photos. If the link dies post a comment letting everyone know - www.amazon.ca/dp/B01E3SMVTM/r...
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Has anyone else tried out these cheap Amazon gauges?
yeh just fitted ..the speedo is way out though ..trying to find out if you
can fix this or the drive for it is wrong
trying.. my bike has digital speedo as stock and i have no idea how convert it to analog
@@harveywestwood5042 did you ever figure out how to adjust? I have the same problem
I bought set a few years ago for my Z1B 900, they only lasted just over a year, think twice before spending your hard earned money.
@@harveywestwood5042 gps versions exist, would eliminate any gearing issues
You earned a subscriber simply with being so open about making mistakes here and there. That's the only way to learn!
This is exactly what I've been looking for. Cheers mate!
Wiring is the bane of my existence, so yes indeed, a review on that cool looking wire crimper/stripper tool jobbie would be great to see thanks :)
Hah! It's not my favorite job but I'll take it over BODYWORK any day. I can do it... But I'd rather eat thumbtacks. 😬
This guy makes great vids very informative! Great watch !
Hey man thanks for the video. one thing that will help soldering drastically is flux...it will allow the solder to get in all the nooks an crannies, making for a far quicker and better weld.
Hey hey! Great vid. Thought I'd share a tip if that's alright. Whenever I'm putting a longer length of heat shrink tube on for a full harness I usually sprinkle a little bit of baby powder in the shrink tube to help the wires slide through. Some people like it but some dont. Have a great day!
Whoa! Very interesting tip. That would definitely help!
I will have to try this
I think each video you put out is better than the last. Nice job mike!...RJ
Thanks Ron, I can't wait for you to see the one where we actually get to install this stuff.
What about some custom machining to go with it?
@@ronjon993 hmmm... Nothing custom machined is planned for this bike, but you never know. I would like to fabricate a camera gear rack for the back of it...
You get this is RJ right?
Hahahahahahaha no I did not get that! I'll find something to make now!
Nice prep work!
Thanks David. It was a lot of time spent doing something a bit tedious, but it really paid off!
Bought one speedometer for my cb400sf but it doesn't have a temperature indicator (very essential for old bikes think so). Any ideas ? suggestions for external indicator retro style no digital?
Great video by the way
Thanks for this video, this is helping me a lot! One question, my new speedometer (also with extra function lights) has aluminum wires instead of copper. Is that a problem when connecting them tot the old wires? Also, mine has a postive and negative wire for each function, can all the positives be combined together? I'm clleary a noob, sorry :)
I've seen a lot of auto tech use that crimper and cutter just because it works well and comfortable in the hand
I totally agree. I've thought about doing a review of them...
awesome vid, slowly but surely gaining the confidence to redo the dash myself thank to this! but hey, im a complete newbie with this kinda stuff, what exactly are you doing @ 3:12 ish, so your adding the bullet connectors? what are those clear plastic things and .... im just lost, can you please explain what exactly your doing ?? thank you sincerely appreciated
Dude you're awesome. Subscribed!
Thanks Derek!
I know it's been a few years since you made this video.. I'm getting ready to tackle mine this week. Quick question, what's the ratio on the size of heat shrink and the number of wires.. Like, if I need to heat shrink 4 wires in a bundle, what size shrink should I use.... Thanks
Love this channel and really liked this video. Made it very clear and easy to install. Liked it so much, I took the recommendation and ordered the same gauges. However, my experience was not as good with these when installed on my CB. First off, I didn't consider the fact that you are in Canada and didn't pay attention to the fact the speedo was in Km's. Oops, my bad. Anyway the mounted nice and look awesome, but... nothing about them works right. The Tach is slow to respond and not accurate at all. the ODO numbers vibrate and look like they will fall off. As well as the knob. The neutral light is on when in gear and not when in neutral and the high beam light is so bright it is blinding at night. Other than that, they are awesome! lol. no blame on the video creator, like I said, love the videos. I got exactly what I should have expected from $30 gauges from China. If nothing else it was a fun learning experience. Now I will know exactly how to install real gauges when I buy them from a more reputable supplier. Thanks Mike! keep up the great videos!
Andrew... I totally agree!!! I plan on doing a follow up video to discuss some of the... Challenges... With these gauges. 😆
Hey did you find a fix for the neutral light turning on when in gear? I have the same issue
Hey man, have a honda shadow 125 and I wanna install a tackometer, just for fun. Can you recommend some "cruiser" cheap tacks? Thanks
How about connecting these wires, to the bike wires? Have you made a video breaking down this process, not just a diagram?
Cheers
Hey mate would you have a
Picture diagram of the wiring for the clock and rev counter? I’m fitting them to a 2001 sv650 it would be a great help. Cheers
Can you bring up a video for installation of wires and bulbs inside the gauge
Love this music.
Thank fuck. Someone who knows their shit. Thanks mate, really good stuff. Some of the tips are very useful.
Would you be able to do a video on installing a gear indicator if possible?
I have the guage bought it recently, can't I just connec straight from stock speedo Sir? Have a honda vlx 600
Hey lion. I'm not familiar with the vlx. If it has a mechanical, cable driven speedo, then it should connect, PROVIDED the thread and the cable match up.
at first thought you look like Ewan Mcgregor.
but anyways thanks for the tips. i find it easy for my fuel inject motor!
i have a nice set from dime city, but my tachometer gear spindle from inside the cam cover broke and now i cant run analog... so i have the exact same digital tacho as the one in your video, need to figure out the wiring... will be temporary until i pull the engine out maybe next year/winter to get a new tach gear in there.
Wow Alexander I've never heard of the tach drive gear grenading inside the cover. That's crazy! How did you like the dime city gauges?
@@Mike_Barker i really like the dime city gauges, didnt get to use the tacho as i just got them mounted when i realized the tach gear was snapped off at the oil seal.. i didnt notice when the engine and cam cover was off lol....
There are only two wires on my display. black and red cable. Which color coil should I connect it to. Thank you
The yellow & black wire of rpm to ignition coil positive or negative?
Quality video 👌
Hey! Thanks Vince.
what is the threaded stud for that is capped with a opaque cap? Is it old school speedo or tach?
Speedo is still mechanically driven on these units
I may get this one for my 1972 cl175 honda. It was my first motorcycle in 1995. A friend found it in a barn 1000miles form me in WI still titled to me. @@Mike_Barker
What size shrink wrap did you use for the different sets of wires?
Oh Johan... I made this video a long time ago. I don't remember off hand but will check my supply the next time I'm in the shop.
I also don't tell my wife I work in the kitchen also! Shhh... :)
I'll never forget the time she caught me cleaning stuff in the kitchen sink. Shock and disbelief! Good thing she doesn't know about the dishwasher...
my bike has digital speedo as stock and i have no idea how convert it to analog cuz the connector on the wheel hub is different.. help!!
Great Video!!! Thanx Man!!!!!
Hey hey! You're welcome. I'm glad it could help you out.
Hi there, I am writing from Uruguay, a remote and little country but also a great one. I bought the speedo one and now I dont know which cable goes with what, y know the blinkers, back light and neutral gear indicator cables but I dont know how to feed them correcly. If someone has a diagram it will be very helpful. Thanks and great jobs in your videos!
good day. why i install thia speedometer on my motor. the signla light and high beam indicator is working on ly when im in neutral? but when i gear up the signal light ang highbeam indicator is automatically off? hope you can understand my question.thank you
Did you use the original speedometer cable in this application?
Yes I did!
what are those clear plastic things for?
Cold???? You need to move to Mississippi, year round Motorcycle weather and it's never too cold for the garage!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I dream of having a home and shop, where I never have to worry about freezing my ass off! It's the dreeeeam!!!
I have the same gauge. What wire is What?
Hey buddy, can you show me how to change speedometer sensor from analog to magnetic?
man i wish i knew how to put those big ass super sport computer screen odometers on my 2020 iron 883
could u pls help me to install a universal rpm meter into my bike
Ismail, I'd love to help you out but I've been super busy with a new baby in the house! I haven't even been able to upload to CZcams in 3 months (which is disappointing for me).
What size wire are you using?
Hey there! I'm not sure the exact size of the wire as they are the wires that came attached to the gauges. If I was to guess... They'd be 18 or 20 gauge... I'm really not sure.
HELLO! I STARTED THE BIKE NOW, I do NOT have the idle right.. can someone show me how to do it? In part 2 I think he showed how he did it, but that doesn't work for me.
Please help
I like your garage
I tried to wire this speedometer. When I have No gear The light works but when I put in gear No indicator light works. In neutral The neutral light works. Whar do I do wrong?
Is sounds like you wired the neutral indicator switch to the wrong wire on the gauge. somehow it's cutting the power (or the ground) when you shift into other gears.
@@Mike_Barker I wired The same cables that was on The original neutral indicator light. I think my speedometer has The wrong wiring inside. It has only one grund for The three indicator light. It should be three one for each indicator light. Thanks for answering. I live in sweden by The way.
Will it work on my fz25...??
I'm not familiar with the fz25 electrical system sooooo... Maybe?
Don’t suppose you could tell what the wires go to? Just received this off Amazon and there’s no instructions
How to replace bulb on this gauges?
I do not know. I haven't had to replace one yet.
@@Mike_Barker my tach still working but the bulb are already busted
Music Loud, talking quiet was playing with my volume more than paying attention
I admit that audio is not my strong point. It's something I'm trying to learn more about and get better at. I appreciate your feedback!
Don’t know what you were talking about, as fine for me.
Great video but audio mixing is all over the place.
jfc 8 minutes of you installing bullet connectors? i see there what i am guessing is a second part but ffs man
I totally get it. I really wanted to show that there was a lot of work to get these things even ready to install. It's a hard line to walk of being informative and detailed enough vs. being Waaaaaaayyyy too detailed. Thanks for the feedback 👍
@@Mike_Barker Yeah and I guess it goes without saying, you never got around to the part that is in the title. If you had titled it; how to prep the wiring harness for installing a speedo maybe it wouldn't have left me with these blueballs. Though I was actually just studying to answer someones question, whom happened to be wiring a kawasaki and having trouble, so, well the second video seems allright enough, though I lost interest pretty quick in that, I am not sure if the wiring is the same coloring for Kaw, probably completely different out of spite.
Though I may be back at some point. cheers
Christopher Harper he starts off the video with, “this video is about all the wiring prep” lol. you did not deserve the grace he responded to you with.
You look like eminem
You're the second person to mention that!
geraadg
Michael is my middle name.
Really where is info about WIRING? Not the installing plugs or how to isolate cables, the title is wrong. It should say „How to prepare amazon gauge before installing“.
Did you watch both videos on wiring these gauges? I even linked to a wiring diagram in the description...
@@Mike_Barker I can't find link to second video in the description, and link to diagram where is it?
The link to the diagram is in the description of this video. I believe there is an end card at the end of the video that takes you to part 2.
So you never showed how...
Wtf.
How so? The gauges are now wired to plug into the factory cb750k wiring harness. This is a two part video
I thought you would actually be installing it, not giving a lesson on how to strip wires...
Part 2 of the video!!! I wanted to cover all aspects.
More on talking…
You talk too much.
Thanks for your opinion. Silent videos only from now on!
Boring don't bother a waste of time