scordiaboy515 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Something I'm trying out for a a bit. Aluminum spacer's between the dash mounting bracket and handlebar mount, brings the dash a little closer into view and you don't have to bend your head down so much to read the gauges...........had to reshape the dash mount so you can get the key in and out a little easier, rode this morning and I like it. Much easier to see.....the only issue I can see is mounting a wind screen and getting to the ignition switch with the key. http://i.imgur.com/vfUwvc9.jpg" src="http://i.imgur.com/mpkCeV9.jpg" style="max-width:100%;"] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmucat Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 So maybe I'm missing it, what exactly did you do, move it up so it only covers half the bar mount screws? The last picture isnt coming in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamabob Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 The Puig shield includes a riser for the Goo-age (gauge) that brings it closer to you by the same amount. It cost $159. yours looks cheaper, and simpler. The Puig bracket had lots of screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scordiaboy515 Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 I made aluminum spacers 1 1/8 long, see them now? Get's the dash up a little higher in the line of sight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmucat Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Ok I just had to walk my arse out to the garage and look at cluster. Simple bolts and washers and its moved. I was looking at it the other day thinking about flipping it round to move it out some. Do you remember what size bolts you used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scordiaboy515 Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 my spacers are 1 1/8 long, the bolts are 45mm long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmucat Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I just stopped out at the hardware store. I picked up some bolts and 1" plastic washers (only had chrome at $5/e) and put them on. I think anything more that an inch would keep you from pulling the key out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scordiaboy515 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 true, that's why I trimmed mine up just a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member pgeldz Posted September 19, 2014 Premium Member Share Posted September 19, 2014 Funny you guys mention this...I'm doing the same exact thing! Mine is just as much for aesthetics though as it is for ergonomics. The cluster fits perfect with the new handlebars I'm going with, but I need it to be slightly more outward to make it perfect I'm doing the "spacer" thing as well. I post pics when it's all finished. - Paulie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Glad I'm not the only one looking like a bobble head doll trying to read the gauges and keep my eyes on the road. This mod sounds like a good fix. Anyone got any more pics? (I can't see the picks in the first post) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member pgeldz Posted November 29, 2014 Premium Member Share Posted November 29, 2014 Looks like Gilles Tooling came up with a fix for this... http://www.gillestoolingusa.com/cms/news (scroll to 2nd and 3rd pic) I emailed them and it will be available in Jan... - Paulie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator mjh937 Posted November 29, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted November 29, 2014 Is it just me or does that look like something someone made in their garage? I like the idea but hopefully the final product will look a bit more finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 the Gillestooling gauge mount looks like it is a two piece mount with part of it CNC machined. I don't think the OEM flyscreen is going to fit over it though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverfox Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Here is another option from Hepco & Becker. It appears as though it's mounted much higher but also a bit farther back. http://www.motomachines.com/Hepco-Becker-Instrument-Riser--Yamaha-FZ-07_p_5051.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scordiaboy515 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 the Gillestooling gauge mount looks like it is a two piece mount with part of it CNC machined. I don't think the OEM flyscreen is going to fit over it though... You are correct, I've been riding with my set-up now for 2 months and it works just fine......does not interfere with the windscreen or getting to the ignition switch. I will repost the pics of my spacers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scordiaboy515 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Very simple design....works great...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper308 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Looks like Gilles Tooling came up with a fix for this... http://www.gillestoolingusa.com/cms/news (scroll to 2nd and 3rd pic) I emailed them and it will be available in Jan... - Paulie I wonder if this will work with the factory fly screen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator mjh937 Posted December 3, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted December 3, 2014 From the photos on the website I cannot see the factory fly screen still fitting. It looks like it will move the panel too far forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scordiaboy515 Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 From the looks of mjh937's install, there's plenty of clearance for the key to go in the ignition switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scordiaboy515 Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 Is it just me or does that look like something someone made in their garage? I like the idea but hopefully the final product will look a bit more finished. they are billet aluminum turned on a lathe....just a very simple design that works.....stacking washers is something a person would do in there garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscardms Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Is it just me or does that look like something someone made in their garage? I like the idea but hopefully the final product will look a bit more finished. they are billet aluminum turned on a lathe....just a very simple design that works.....stacking washers is something a person would do in there garage He's talking about the Gilles tooling relocator. Not yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onuro Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 For me I'm in love with this!: Too bad these are not in production yet. Info: Gilles tooling gauge over headlight kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onuro Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 they are billet aluminum turned on a lathe....just a very simple design that works.....stacking washers is something a person would do in there garage He's talking about the Gilles tooling relocator. Not yours. Exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator mjh937 Posted December 6, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted December 6, 2014 The photo onuro has looks better than the ones posted on the website. If they had a flyscreen that covered the front of that it would be very tempting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scordiaboy515 Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 He's talking about the Gilles tooling relocator. Not yours. Exactly! Gotcha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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