Instrument alignment

Snorton74 · Jun 2, 2013

Didn't want to hijack the electronic instrument thread, so here's another one...

Has anyone combined two of the cup holes into a slot to aid in aligning the instruments? I'm wondering if it would hold with a larger washer, maybe even a small bellville washer.?

I've got mine tucked in real tight and the cups are modified slightly to aid this, but I can't get them straight.

bwolfie · Jun 2, 2013

I see no reason that wouldn't work.

L.A.B. · Jun 2, 2013

Snorton74 said:
Has anyone combined two of the cup holes into a slot to aid in aligning the instruments?

Yes.

Snorton74 said:
I'm wondering if it would hold with a larger washer, maybe even a small bellville washer.?

It didn't need any additional washers.

pbesanson · Oct 2, 2013

I'm interested in the panel between your Smiths instuments. I've never seen one like that so would you mind sharing how it's constucted and mounted?

acotrel · Oct 2, 2013

That little panel looks as thought it should have been fitted to all commandos by the Norton factory - not rocket science however very well done.

dennisgb · Oct 2, 2013

That's the Colorado Norton Works billet dash. It's awesome...but spendy :shock:

I'm having the same problem with instrument alignment BTW. Changing or slotting holes should not be a problem.

Time Warp · Oct 2, 2013

As far as gauges go I ordered a new warning light simulator but maybe I could have used one of these voltage monitors (Have one on the DR).
Maybe the LED could have been put into the Nortons charging warning light somehow.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c345/ ... ts/one.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c345/ ... /three.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c345/ ... ts/two.jpg

dennisgb · Oct 2, 2013

Time Warp said:
As far as gauges go I ordered a new warning light simulator but maybe I could have used one of these voltage monitors (Have one on the DR).
Maybe the LED could have been put into the Nortons charging warning light somehow.

Why not an analog voltmeter...does the same thing?

L.A.B. · Oct 2, 2013

Time Warp said:
As far as gauges go I ordered a new warning light simulator but maybe I could have used one of these voltage monitors (Have one on the DR).
Maybe the LED could have been put into the Nortons charging warning light somehow.

http://www.aoservices.co.uk/data/bsm.htm

Time Warp · Oct 2, 2013

That one is quite large Les. (but handy to know about)

Here is the DR item in action,it might fit into the head light warning light being around 4 mm (3/16"?) diameter.

http://s30.photobucket.com/user/manurew ... 2.mp4.html

Time Warp · Oct 2, 2013

dennisgb said:
Time Warp said:

As far as gauges go I ordered a new warning light simulator but maybe I could have used one of these voltage monitors (Have one on the DR).
Maybe the LED could have been put into the Nortons charging warning light somehow.

Click to expand...

Why not an analog voltmeter...does the same thing?

Sorry I missed this.
In my case I had considered at first the small volt read outs but wondered would I notice a change in numerical over a small flashing light. (without being intrusive)
It was mainly for my DR which I have done thousands of kms solo in the Australian outback.
On a Norton I (personally) would not want any contemporary device in plain view,hidden or hard to spot is fine.
The LED is not a bad 'wee device,compact but keeping an eye on the battery and charging system by default.

I will follow up on the version L.A.B posted,that might be good replacement on the DR and its mini size one can be a Norton project.

dennisgb · Oct 2, 2013

Time Warp said:
On a Norton I (personally) would not want any contemporary device in plain view,hidden or hard to spot is fine.
The LED is not a bad 'wee device,compact but keeping an eye on the battery and charging system by default.

That's what I was thinking and why I said why not analog. That light is cool, but seems out of place on the Norton

Time Warp · Oct 3, 2013

If you mean a analog gauge like in a car or truck,no thanks. :lol:
The LED device I have is tiny so easy to hide even in a stock warning light (as per the links)
They have these to but not exactly old school

dennisgb · Oct 3, 2013

Snorton74 said:

Yes but look at how awesome this looks

batrider · Oct 3, 2013

Normally the instruments are straight. That chrome center plate is made too wide, keeping the instrument housings from rotating inward enough to make the gauges straight.

Snorton74 · Oct 3, 2013

Actually the instrument cups are rarely straight on Cdo's. Gauges are straight but cups are crooked. CNW even modified my cups to accommodate their instrument console but it didn't help much. So after 5 minutes with the rotozip..

Way better!

dennisgb · Oct 5, 2013

batrider said:
Normally the instruments are straight. That chrome center plate is made too wide, keeping the instrument housings from rotating inward enough to make the gauges straight.

I don't agree. If you look at the position of the arms on the gauge cups they are straight. CNW designed the billet dash so that the alignment is straight. The original mounting was not straight not a mistake in the CNW dash.

ranmar850 · Oct 5, 2013

I have just fitted one of those CNW consoles on my Mk111, obtained it from Matt a while ago, I believe it was the last one left. It has four lights, otherwise similar to the photo. The extra light is for the ign. warning light, but unfortunately, mine has the Canadian model assimilator fitted, which means the light is on until you turn the headlights on--so that can remain disconnected. I like the voltmeter as you always know where you are with battery charging, not waiting for a misfire when you flick an indicator on, to tell you battery is just about flat :lol: As for the instruments, mine were never aligned properly,speedo would be right, but tacho rotated-just the way it came from the factory.

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