Has anyone figured out a way to lower the gauges so they sit flatter/closer to the headlight? This was a common mod on the pre-2016 Thruxtons and I'd like to get mine lower.
Cool idea, I must say.
However, after quickly comparing a few images on Google-images, it seems to me that with the fairing clocks-bracket, the clocks are in fact slightly lower... But, they also seem to be more on a vertical angle, for the rider to view better... So the the highest point of the clocks would seem to be actually slightly higher than stock... While the lowest part for the clocks would seem to be slightly lower than stock. (If that makes sense.)
... Not saying any of this is bad or good... Just stating an observation.
Compare for yourself, if you haven't already.:
Luckily for me, I run the body-colored Short=Screen, so if I put my clocks lower, it wouldn't look symmetrically correct, and the screen would look a mile too tall.
Cool idea, I must say.
However, after quickly comparing a few images on Google-images, it seems to me that with the fairing clocks-bracket, the clocks are in fact slightly lower... But, they also seem to be more on a vertical angle, for the rider to view better... So the the highest point of the clocks would seem to be actually slightly higher than stock... While the lowest part for the clocks would seem to be slightly lower than stock. (If that makes sense.)
... Not saying any of this is bad or good... Just stating an observation.
That may be true, but do not forget that in those images the handlebars on the fairing bike are significantly lower, so your frame of reference could be slightly off.
To lower the clocks noticeable you may need to lower the headlight bucket as well.
Having just installed the fairing I can tell you unequivocally that the gauge package is indeed lowered and moved forward. The gauges will not fit with the relocation block provided in the fairing kit when the stock headlight location is retained. The headlight is moved out away from the frame which allows the gauges to be lowered. I didn't notice that the block tilted the gauges but they may have.
However it would be very easy to install spacers and longer bolts under the gauge pod without moving them forward. This should be very cheap and easy to do. You just need to calculate the amount of room you have before sourcing the spacers.
eadHorse back from the dead. Has anyone found a way to lower their gauges without the fairing? Gotta be a bracket or something that could be fashioned..?
I’m lookong at it right now and I think putting two longer bolts in with some washers would do the trick. Looks like max you could lower them with that solution is about 3/8” before you run into issues of rubbing. Lots of cables in there too... I’ll try to tackle it this weekend and report back. Anyone know the specs of the two bolts off hand? I could probably dig on Bike Bandit. Its two Torx bolts. (Center one in photo, not the ones on the gauge pods)
I'd appreciate it if you would keep me abreast of his progress on this. It's a matter of time, in my opinion, with the gauge set loom. My wire break was actually the green/white conductor to the ignition barrel. This didn't stop the bike, thankfully. It would be quite difficult to remove the ignition switch to a hard mount without removing that section from the yoke, but getting the gauges stationary is a big step in the right direction.
Lowered my gauges today using longer bolts and spacers. Was really simple. I picked up M6X1.0X40mm bolts and 1/4 spacers. I stacked two spacers on each side and it lowers the cluster down just enough that it’s kissing the top of the headlight. The wires under seem to have enough clearance. I unbolted the headlight from the mounts which made it a lot easier to access the bolts and work on it. All in all, really simple mod and using the smooth spacers makes it a nice clean setup.
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