StreetfighterKz wrote: Someone, previous to me, just stripped the wire back and put the sensor lead to the + on the battery.

That's what I did on my GPz 1100 (before installing an Acewell gauge.) Find the battery sensor wire (don't know your bike but on the 1100 it's pink) and connect it to battery plus and the warning light should turn off.

It's been awhile since I last posted here, but I am glad to say it is because I finally got the bike wiring finished and carbs tuned just right. I've been having a blast this summer and fall. This thing is a beast to ride. More fun than I ever expected from a bike over 30 years old.

The wiring issue I had was just a couple of tail light wires that i had wired wrong when I put the LED lights on her. Now everything is working perfectly, including all my indicators on the digital Acewell speedo/tach.

The carbs I finally had tuned
at Redline Cycle in Skokie. They did an awesome job. Bought a new fuel valve from them too to get rid of the leaking vacuum petcock that I had.

Here are some pics.

As mentioned, GPS way to go but with a Buddy ride next to you, compare speed measurements...

Another method for ball park.... What's your tach informing you...?

Example on my build:
Originally due to ZX636 conversion to KZ 630 chain, had hard time finding rear sprocket in 35 tooth.
Wanted faster off the line/low end torque, decreased high end.... 15/37 gearing.
Recently found/changed rear sprocket to 35 tooth....

Stock gearing 15/35 gearing @ 70mph = 4500 rpm (4500 + 1500 rpm difference = 70mph)

2 up on the rear gearing 15/37 @ 70mph = 5000 rpm (5000 + 2000 rpm difference = 70mph)


One of the nice features of Acewell electronic speedo, can adjust wheel circumference on the fly thus adjusting speed measurements in comparison with another rider (ne digital speedo or GPS)... Dial it in for +/-1 mph accuracy....

Just some thoughts...

I just read through your build again, the Buell front end looks awesome with those triple clamps, I love the "skeletonized" look. I remember having my project sitting on a 2x4 for mockup for weeks while I found the time to build the mounts and will never go back to the old dual shocks after sitting on it, not that duals aren't cool to me, haha! The Acewell unit looks nice, I like the combination gauges that are small like that, can't wait to see it installed. Keep up the good work!!

As promised, some Acewell speedo/tach pics. If I have time to get it installed before I head back to work, more pictures will follow. Also hoping to get some suspension work done this week.

Overall, it's a pretty compact little unit. Has speedo, tach, and all sensor lights. Even has a fuel level gauge on it.











Devin

Hello there.

Make sure you have enough lights on your dash haha. I have an acewell and my oil pressure switch is wired in with my neutral because there wasn't a light for it. So if I'm in neutral and I lose oil pressure I wont know haha. But if I'm cruising around in gear and she starts telling me she's in neutral, I hope I remember what that means haha.

Thanks, Al. Means a lot. It's a busy life, but I'd rather have something to do all the time than have nothing to do alot of the time.

As for the grips and Acewell, as soon as I'm back, I'll get on it chief

Devin

Kudos for getting any work done on the bike, while working, and getting your masters. Now, I need pics of the grips and the Acewell on the bike, pronto :woohoo:

Alan

Thanks, Patton! I'll get a pressure brake switch hooked up soon then

Al- we did get some work done last night, but nothing really picture-worthy. There wasn't any proper size tubing in the shop, so we had to spin down a section of 1.5" solid bar to make a custom shock mount tube for the lower link. Got that all spun down, re-made the lower mount arms, and have it set for welding. My buddy might have a slower week coming up, so he may be able to weld it up then.

The swingarm has been mounted for quite some time, just working on getting the shock mount out of the way.

My new bar grips came in, and my Acewell speedo/tach combo is in too!

As for my degree, I've got my undergrad in Kinesiology (sports medicine). I can go into physiotherapy, chiropractic, occupational therapy... All things like that. And the one I'm working on right now is my Master's degree in Kinesiology. It just puts me ahead on the pay scale, and gives me more freedom with work when I start.

I head up to work tomorrow, back in town next Wednesday. I'm aiming to get work done over the weekend that I'm home- if I can get a solid day in, the suspension will for SURE be done, and should be able to get the sprocket alignment going. Fingers crossed I can get lots done soon. I'm also aiming to get my Dyna ignition wired in when I'm off, and also to get my Acewell wired in.

So if I sent a pan with the foam to your upholsterer could he make a similar seat for me? What did you pay for his services?

Thanks for the kind words. I was reading about your license plate bracket. I don't know if you can see it in my pictures, but mine is angled back a fair amount. Straight up and down looked like it would hit the tire to me.

Keep your eyes peeled for some updates to my build thread. I just ordered a few goodies. Lets just say I didn't get a Koso or Acewell or a knockoff. Shiny bits and new electronic farkels are on the way.