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Cityxslicker
Posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 09:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
What would be really cool would a functional gas gauge in the cluster instead of just the idiot light. My Honda ATV has one, I dont see the technology barrier to put one of these on the bike, esp for running off pavement in rural areas... it would be nice to know how far out I would have to hike if I didnt strap on the jerry cans.
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Cycleaddict
Posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 10:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Glitch, what or who is a 3%'er ?
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Glitch
Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 06:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Chad, the template you can download. I'll look for the link this morning and post it here.
Print on transparency film (overhead projector stuff), then you "erase" the face of your speedo, with very fine sand paper, and use the custom one on top of that. Be very careful lifting the needles!
Cycle, way back when the XB was new, (no XB12 yet) H-D came out with their financial report, it stated that Buell was 3% of the profit. We kidded on line about being a 3%er (reference 1%er), I made some patches and Buellers in general were 3%ers. When I finally got my dealership to start a BRAG club, we became the 3% BRAGging Rights Club. The rest is history.
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Glitch
Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 08:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Templates in this thread.

One I just cooked up...


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Tx05xb12s
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 12:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Do the clock needles just pull off the shafts? I don't want to break one.
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Mortarmanmike120
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 04:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Hey guys, these screen shots are nice, but I keep checking the thread to see if anyone will post a pic ACTUALLY ON THE BIKE.
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Glitch
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 09:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Yep, they pop straight up.
Be careful I broke one when I was taking one apart. Luckily it was from a broken gauge so it didn't matter.

Mortar, stay tuned and you'll see mine posted up this weekend. Or do a search for "dash templates" in the XBoard and you'll find a few BadWeBber's already installed, along with some good tips on how to do your own.
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Chainsaw
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 09:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Hey guys, these screen shots are nice, but I keep checking the thread to see if anyone will post a pic ACTUALLY ON THE BIKE.

Look half-way down the page. : )

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/327 77/188974.html
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Typeone
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 09:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
nice work glitch! post a pic when installed.

Mortarmanmike, here's another installed...

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?tpc=32777&post=798686#POST798686

and on bike...

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show.cgi?tpc=32777&post=839258#POST839258

my prototypes arrive next week! (finally) in the meantime i've been working on others, see the end of the thread linked above.

(Message edited by typeone on March 02, 2007)
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Glitch
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 09:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Type, are you using Illustrator, Image Ready, or what?
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Typeone
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 09:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
all Illustrator CS2 vector art.
GIF/JPGs posted are just resized and compressed to 72dpi upon export.

(Message edited by typeone on March 02, 2007)
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Glitch
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 10:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I've been using Photoshop CS2, doing the same as you except for posting, I've been using the "Save for Web" that saves as a .gif.
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Tx05xb12s
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 10:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Would some matte finish photo paper work as a good print medium?

Thanks for the tip on the clock needles.

Also, I took mine apart recently to install the photocell for my PathBlazer and discovered that you can't wipe the inside of the cover. There's a very fragile film covering that is easily destroyed if you mess with it. Luckily I didn't mess mine up too bad, but was definitely headed that way with my intention to spray some glass cleaner on it and go to town on it with a cotton cloth. Evidently it's best to work clean and don't touch the inside of the cover at all.
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Glitch
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 10:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Tx05xb12s, I guess you could use that, as long as you're not worried about any moisture.
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Typeone
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 12:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Glitch, i misspoke before, i was running out the door when i posted regarding resolution.. . all designs i've created so far have been vector art printed at 1440dpi. edited post above.

i've only created dummies so far for proofing, which is what i posted in the install pics. i have UV safe inks, 2880dpi capability, etc. but any media or ink i have tested for my Epson 1280 just wont hold up over time. not to mention the back-lighting issues.
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Mortarmanmike120
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 01:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Thanks guys. Looks badass.
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Glitch
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 03:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
but any media or ink i have tested for my Epson 1280 just wont hold up over time.
I guess it's time to do some silk screen.
I was hoping I was going to be able to an easier route...
Or I guess I could just make a different one each time one fades...
Damnit!
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Typeone
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 03:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
yup, silk screen it is. but you're right, you could just keep poppin' out new designs knowing they're temporary.

i just haven't been happy with the overall quality/durability no matter what ink/media combo i try. not to mention the Xacto work being a TOTAL drag ;)

147db uses some cool, ultra thin film. not sure what kind of durability he's getting. same ink-jet issues i would assume though.

i'm shooting for OEM quality material and ink

(Message edited by typeone on March 02, 2007)
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Glitch
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 06:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Well I have access to an HP Laserjet 5500, I'll use a transparency film and see how that goes. Fortunately I have a spare face in case I feel the need to go back to stock.
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Typeone
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 06:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
the 5500 is a great machine, we had one in the office too, i should have taken it ;)

curious if banding is an issue for you with the heavy black though. ours never liked solid fields of color.
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Glitch
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 06:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I have access to others as well, that's just the one closest to my office. We have some newer ones. I may just have to go down to Marketing and see what they have down there. I hate to though, they're kinda stuck on themselves and aren't always willing to help, especially since this doesn't have a Coca-Cola logo on it...
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Typeone
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 07:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
hahaa! put one of 'em to work with the Xacto after you run it. see if they've still got any of the 'old skool' skills left ;)
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Glitch
Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 08:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
They're spoiled to be sure!
My office used to be on the Marketing floor, all the neat stuff they have is unreal!
One of the "workshops" they have is to die for.
I'd love to have half the equipment they get to play with.
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Xbswede
Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 11:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I have friend that works at ISSPRO. They make custom guages and face plates. If you send your design to him he can give you a quote using the actual media and screening methods for a long life product.

He has done some cool stuff on the Norton bike in the past. Last time I talked with him they had a quantity minimum of 10 ($75).

http://www.isspro.com/index.php

His name is Jim Danielson. jim@isspro.com

just a thought.
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Chainsaw
Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 12:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I was hoping I was going to be able to an easier route...

Glitch, you might want to try a non-glare UV laminate over your print for durability.

You can also try a local sign shop with full color output machine that prints on vinyl. Typical 3-5 year outdoor durability on that stuff, they can cut it to shape, and should be under $25.
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Glitch
Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 03:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Thanks guys, I'll look into your ideas.
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Chadhargis
Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 08:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Since you have to sand off the stock gauge background, that means there is no going back huh??

Is it just a white piece of plastic with printing on it? If you sand away the stock image, are you basically dealing with a white backlit backgroud? Meaning anything that is "white" on your transparency is going to be lit up.

I've got lots of good ideas in my head, but not knowing how they'll look when backlit is the kicker. Since there is no going back, you have to make sure you get it right.

How hard is it to get the bezel off the gauges?

(Message edited by chadhargis on March 03, 2007)
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Glitch
Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 10:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I have a back up plan just in case this goes wrong. I have an extra gage face.
They're really easy to take apart.
Be very careful with the needles!
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