a new dash what do you think?

[kwebbel]

As some off you will know I once built a custom electronic dash (its pics are still in the album)
Well I sold it to a guy for an offer I could not refuse, so I'm watching for a new one.
Asked myself if I wanted to build it myself again but I'm in doubt...
Collecting ideas for a new one I ran into the Acumen SP700, the brand Acumen stands for superior quality I do like the looks, know I will probably miss the analog tacho but on the other hand I will be able to program the PD8 to substitute it, so I guess that's no real problem.
What would you do? either build a new one or buy this one?
Honestly I tend to buy a new one saving a lot off work, time, blood, sweat and tears...........

The Acumen

http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Acumen_SP700_Universal_SpeedomoterTachometer_Custom_Display--56-ACU-9.html

The homebrew one

http://www.katriders.com/forums/album_pic.php?pic_id=404

http://katriders.com/forums/album_pic.php?pic_id=416

[KatanaSoldier]

That is awesome! (Homebrew)

[Anonymous]

Homebrew all the way.

[md86]

I like how the homebrew on looks lit up . But I like analog better , too .

[Waltari]

The old one is cool, the one your looking at is ok...I prefer the motogadgets

http://www.motogadget.de/en/frameset.html

[kwebbel]

Homebrew

you little sadists

But ok the Acumen goes on the list off "possible choices"

If one off you guys would happen to know a nice alternative please post it!

@Waltari
Do you mean this one Matthew?



or this one? (guess I know which one you prefer )

[macgyver]

Love the look of the Hombrew that is one sweet looking setup. Reminds me of Kitt's dash from Knight Rider.

[Waltari]

Question is Roger...how much do you want to spend

[brooder]

With all the folks that were asking about how to convert to a digital dash and you didn't speak up? Shame on you.

I've never liked the Acumen dash. To much to it. I did like the motolight and motosign. Those would look alright. Either way, I'm the kind of guy that likes a digital speedo and analog tach. Seems that your homebrew went along those lines. So, as a suggestion, I'd find one that does that for you.

[kwebbel]

Question is Roger...how much do you want to spend

As a matter off fact I did spent a couple off hundred bucks to mod the bike allready so some more won't be that problem I guess Matthew.


@Brooder
Nobody ever asked me, never read a question about it either, so I'm not ashamed at all. (though I should read a bit more I guess )
All I can tell the former dash took me about 3 months off work plus a solid 400+ buck .......
People tend to think these mods can be done in some hours but I can tell you that every step will take hours sometimes even days to accomplish.

[Waltari]

People tend to think these mods can be done in some hours but I can tell you that every step will take hours sometimes even days to accomplish.

Thats what I always say

[The CyberPoet]

I really like the homebrew one, but I have seen aftermarket solutions that I liked a lot better than the Acumen offerings listed at kneedraggers. But I can't remember the URL...

Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet

[dadnkid]

hi...new to the kat bike and also to bikes. Is the 97 kat 600 gauge digital or machincal. If electrical, then would it be possible to find a set from a newer suzuki and splice on to the your bike and make a custom mount???

[kwebbel]

The tach is "electronic", the odometer is "mechanical".
Everything is possible but I wouldn't recommend using a set from a newer Suzuki (or any other bike) you'll find yourself in trouble fysically not being able to adjust parameters. (most if not all new bikes "read" speed and distance at the frontsprocket using a hall-effect sensor or inductive switch..)

[Black_peter]

People tend to think these mods can be done in some hours but I can tell you that every step will take hours sometimes even days to accomplish.

Thats what I always say

Well since my shed has 4 old dashes hanging on the wall I know what you're saying..

I still favor the newer GSXR dash. You can still modify it a little..
But the GSXR is clean, modern... and completed!