Ideas for making my own speedometer bracket.

[djm0242]

Well I'm going to either make my own bracket or scavenge from another bike. Unless you guys have some ideas. Or maybe you have the bracket I need. I have managed to scrape together the necessary parts for my ATC250ES speedo, cable, straps, drive. But just looking for a solution on that mounting bracket for the head.

[jeswinehart]

ohhhh, my brackets are for 350x/250r ,,,,, shoot.

[djm0242]

Well depending on how you attach them I might be able to use them. I believe it's only a single bolt that holds it.

[dougspcs]

I had this same problem last year when I did my 'back in black' trike build..

I managed to fab up the head mount, the drive I found on one of my parts trikes, and the cable I bought on ebay.

Here is the cable I bought..perfect fit. Good luck with the rest of the parts..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-CB350K-CB350-K-Speedometer-Cable-68-73-/310843795829?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AHonda%7CModel%3ACB350&hash=item485fbbe975&vxp=mtr

[djm0242]

So what did you use as a head bracket? I guess I can use angle bar or mod another used bracket from eBay.

[dougspcs]

So what did you use as a head bracket? I guess I can use angle bar or mod another used bracket from eBay.

Just a piece of flat steel about 6 inches long..drilled four holes in it.

Two for the 2 retaining bolts on the speedo head with a larger diameter hole between for the speedo driven stub to fit thru..the forth big enough for the right upper shock bolt to go thru to secure it to the machine. Not the prettiest arrangement but it works until the day I luck out and find a stock mount..

[blue27]

Here are some pics of an old one I have If you want PM your email and I will draw it and send it to you in a PDF

[djm0242]

Hey thank you for the offer on that drawing! I would appreciate that blue27. :)

[blue27]

I never tried to post a PDF, so here it goes.I will email a copy also.

[Dirtcrasher]

Nice job Bruce!!!!

[atc500x]

I can check I think I have one left

[djm0242]

Thank you so much Blue27! Yeah, please let me know! If you have that bracket ATC500x.
I'm pretty upset my one of a kind speedo drive got lost in the mail this evening, so now I gotta find another one :(

[Dirtcrasher]

Very simple bracket. But, takes a bit of time to setup and dial it all in dead nuts. I don't like to be told to "just get it close" when just a bit more time gets it dead nuts and can make the OEM look like crapola :lol:

I'm losing a TON of business of taking on these simple repro's, It's just the weather and time but I hope this spring is well. Then the apartment business will need me full time. I give up :(

I'm certain I can make these things at a fair cost and out of aluminum; Just not interested in powder coating it, but I will be back in time......

[dougspcs]

DC, it'd be awesome if you can source the rubber grommet and bolt sleeve to both reduce the speedo head vibration, but also the keep the two dis-similar metals from touching eachother!!

I'll be down for one when you are done DC..

[blue27]

DC, it'd be awesome if you can source the rubber grommet and bolt sleeve to both reduce the speedo head vibration, but also the keep the two dis-similar metals from touching eachother!!

I'll be down for one when you are done DC..

I have been using GM Windshield wiper motor rubber mounts, Like mid 70s Truck, that you can find in the "Help" section at Pep Boys,etc not exact as speedo but can work< I also use them as front fender rubbers

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_x_5707412-P_x_x?cm_mmc=ACQ-_-Google-_-GPLA-_-5707412&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=5707412&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw=&gclid=CKDXqvmKuLwCFUHNOgodvnAAkA#utm_source=acq&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=gpla&utm_content=5707412

[wolfspider]

The 250es speedo mount is different to most of the others, i`ve been making my own too, this picture is of the 250es mount. i will post a picture later of my own interpritation of it made of flat plate steel. hope this picture helps.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u56/wolfspider22/speed9_zps50dc72d7.jpg (http://s165.photobucket.com/user/wolfspider22/media/speed9_zps50dc72d7.jpg.html)

[djm0242]

Thanks I look forward to seeing your version. I will post up mine to upon completion.186208

[djm0242]

I'm trying to find a speedo drive. Anybody have any ideas or substitutions from another bike that will work? It looks like a TR200 Fat cat has the same. I really need some ideas.

[Dirtcrasher]

Honestly, BARNETT (something) seems to have good connections beyond ours.......

He'll chime in if he hadn't already.

He sometimes has lots of great information!! No need to mess with the past.

[djm0242]

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Ok guys here's what I decided to do. Don't laugh at me!! Ha! It cost me about $6 to make this, and a few hours to do some minor drilling. The round plate is an electrical box from the "electrician" area at Lowes. From their hardware section I got the rubber grommets they are 5/16. I used a piece of flat bar as the main bracket. I cut the flat bar with my Dremel cut off disc. I then painted the bracket satin black. I appreciate how supportive you guys are! Thanks to you all. I tried to use the bracket drawing that Bruce made for me. Due to the hand guards /bars that I have it wasn't going to work out. I think it turned out great though for what it is. Tell me what you think!

[djm0242]

186781 final different angle. Looks good I think :)

[jeswinehart]

I definitely like the angle you have yours set at. On my 85 Bigred with its factory mount it has always seemed to me like it was engineered by a non-rider + not really readable at a glance while traveling along down a trail unless you leaned forward and right to view.
So, you fab'd up a very usable mount for under 10 dollars ~ thumbs up !

john

[djm0242]

Thanks John! Now I just got get the setup completed. I hope it's worth it. This is one of those things that people charge ridiculous amounts of cash for. All I've been concerned about is the effects of mud and water on the speedo drive gear especially, as well as the rest of the speedometer assembly. Do you take the speedo drive apart and maintenance it every so often?

[jeswinehart]

No, never done any maintenance on mine so far,,,, been on my trike for 6+ years. I probably should put that on the list of things to do to it this spring when I get it out and ready it for ride season (the normal oil change, differential oil, air filter check/clean).
I am sure my cable could use a drop or two of lightweight oil dropped in from the top.
I know the best/easiest way to grease the drive gear is to remove the cap at the bottom of it and stuff grease (vaseline is good too) in and replace the pressed in cap.
I have had them things apart many times and that cast iron worm gear inside really don't take well to getting wet.
Yeah, that's a darn good idea/reminder ~ thanks !

I was tinkering with the idea of making those drive gears at one time. There are some pictures of the innards of them if you want to have a look.

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/148252-ATC-speedo-drive-(transmission)-unit(s)-reproduction

[redsox]

nice job. i gotta be honest, when i saw the first pic of the electrical box i was very skeptical. i was ready for a laugh. but it looks good. redneck of the day award goes to DJM!!

[djm0242]

Hehe! Thank you! (Bowing)

[djm0242]

So John, if we break a gear do you know if one can borrowed from another box?

[djm0242]

186812 already puttin her to work today.186813