Advice on dashboard or cockpit covers

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Advice on dashboard or cockpit covers

16 Jan 2024 13:20 - 16 Jan 2024 13:22
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So I kinda already asked this on my build thread but to give it its own thread might be a good idea. 

I am looking to find out about the cover which has a voltmeter in it. Can I use it on my bike ? 

Anyone know if its just the cover to swap or the whole unit?

Is it a hard job?

Thanks and regards 

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Re: Advice on dashboard or cockpit covers

16 Jan 2024 13:56
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I don't see any reason why not, you will have to check a wiring diagram to see if the voltmeter picks up it's live and ground internally from the oil pressure/ neutral light supply or if it needs a separate wire running

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Re: Advice on dashboard or cockpit covers

16 Jan 2024 14:01 - 16 Jan 2024 14:03
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The really question is whether the version with the voltmeter has an oil and neutral light because I can't really tell from the photos I got it's to dark to see and I don't have any idea.

Also what do people call this?

Control light housing cluster
dashboard 
cockpit layout 

Any help
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Re: Advice on dashboard or cockpit covers

16 Jan 2024 14:13
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It would need to be the complete warning light unit (which will have the required warning lights - oil/neutral etc) other members more familiar with the model will be able to confirm 
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Re: Advice on dashboard or cockpit covers

16 Jan 2024 15:49 - 17 Jan 2024 12:28
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What motorcycle do you have?  Guessing it's a 750E. On some models the part is listed as a pilot box cover.  Your motorcycle may have the oil warning light at the center pilot box, but the donor part does not have a spot for an oil light (it would be at the tachometer instead).
EB pics can be handy in figuring out what the pilot lights are.
Meter pics on pg 8 of this topic might help >>> Nessism KZ750E >> www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...ject-thread?start=84

Partzilla has diagrams. Also, Kawasaki.com. And Cmsnl.com in the UK.
 
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Re: Advice on dashboard or cockpit covers

17 Jan 2024 07:49 - 17 Jan 2024 07:51
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The 750 dash cover in your post had the oil pressure light in the tach shown in this picture :

 

You could easily add a red light to that dash cover shown and swap over the wires from your original oil pressure lamp - Ebay (186241200092) or your local auto parts supplier.

You must be in Europe as you have a KPH speedo.


 
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
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1978 KZ650B2 modified project
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Re: Advice on dashboard or cockpit covers

17 Jan 2024 12:29
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Or Canada. :)

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Re: Advice on dashboard or cockpit covers

17 Jan 2024 12:43
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Or Canada. :)
Larry is in Germany 

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Re: Advice on dashboard or cockpit covers

21 Jan 2024 08:25
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I am in Germany but I actually come from a little island know for its Guinness and whiskey.  And yeah she is a 750E. 

thanks again for the help

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