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JackFlash

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What time is it, how cold is it, and which way is up?

My GS 500F has a small ledge at the base of the windshield where I would like to mount, maybe with velcro, as long as vibration will not be a problem, a small clock, compass, and thermometer.

I've seen some online but none of them illuminate without the press of a button, a task difficult to do with gloves on, in the dark, while riding along.

If I could hardwire their lighting, I could plug them into my power supply and unplug them when I parked as long as the clock's basic function was battery operated.

My other idea is to use a USB plug-in light and find a way to mount it so that it shines on the whole pod of instruments but still maintains a light level low enough to not hinder vision or be distracting while riding at night.

I'm open to ideas. What say ye?

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Check these out Jack...

http://www.aerostich.com/5-function-digital-meter.html

http://m.rei.com/mt/www.rei.com/product/833034/highgear-trailpoint-compass

http://m.sears.com/productdetails.do?partNumber=02814870000P&reviewCount=zero&itemSrc=Online

Or if you want a motorcycle specific setup ( since some cheaper compasses can be affected by the surrounding metal on your bike and could be off up to 30some degrees ) check out this place

http://www.formotionproducts.com/gauges_menu.htm

Edit - while I was stacking my list surfing selections, Hue and Recon beat me to it :D

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just buy a bmw it's got them all done

Sounds simple enough.

  1. Unbolt license plate.
  2. Remove motorcycle.
  3. Obtain one 2012 BMW K 1600 GT motorcycle.
  4. Carefully align BMW K 1600 GT motorcycle mounting holes with holes on license plate.
  5. Mount motorcycle to license plate.

I would write the check today if I had the means.

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I have this on my RC...

Moto Superstore used to carry them. Found some though - CLICK

Temp is right on, clock is about a minute a month slow, volts is off about 1 tenth.

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That is cool, Rob. I really like that. 5 1/2" X 1" is a great size. It has a volt meter instead of a compass but it's really cool. And it doesn't take batteries. That's even better.

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That is cool, Rob. I really like that. 5 1/2" X 1" is a great size. It has a volt meter instead of a compass but it's really cool. And it doesn't take batteries. That's even better.

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If you get one, the wires are super thin. Run them through heat-shrink the whole way. To hook to your battery, two small dots of solder on the connector lugs. Ignition - fold over fuse blade. to mount, use molding tape, not the standard stuff.

I bought it for the same reason...what's the ambient? What's my volts? What TIME is it!:)

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