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]]> http://images50.fotki.com/v1523/photos/3/36012/71206/Sigma800computer-th.jpg Sun, 6 Jan 2002 12:31:08 GMT http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/motorcycle/motorcycle-projects/bmw_trip_computer/p9070001.html A hole will need to be drilled and taped into the handlebars
]]> http://images47.fotki.com/v1477/photos/3/36012/71206/P9070001-th.jpg Mon, 31 Dec 2001 13:51:41 GMT http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/motorcycle/motorcycle-projects/bmw_trip_computer/p9070003.html Using and appropriate tap, the hole is threaded. I used 8-32 machine screw, but any finethread will do.
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1271/photos/3/36012/71206/P9070003-th.jpg Mon, 31 Dec 2001 13:51:45 GMT http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/motorcycle/motorcycle-projects/bmw_trip_computer/p9070021.html The bracket had a hole drilled into it and a flathead machine screw was used to secure same.
]]> http://images50.fotki.com/v1523/photos/3/36012/71206/P9070021-th.jpg Mon, 31 Dec 2001 13:52:31 GMT http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/motorcycle/motorcycle-projects/bmw_trip_computer/p9070022.html The computer simply slips on and off the bracket
]]> http://images50.fotki.com/v1523/photos/3/36012/71206/P9070022-th.jpg Mon, 31 Dec 2001 13:52:37 GMT http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/motorcycle/motorcycle-projects/bmw_trip_computer/p9070014.html Sigma 800 Computer Mounted to Handle bars
]]> http://images50.fotki.com/v1523/photos/3/36012/71206/P9070014-th.jpg Mon, 31 Dec 2001 13:52:08 GMT http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/motorcycle/motorcycle-projects/bmw_trip_computer/p9070011.html The sensor will be mounted under the left side "pants" on the front fork.
]]> http://images50.fotki.com/v1523/photos/3/36012/71206/P9070011-th.jpg Mon, 31 Dec 2001 13:52:04 GMT http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/motorcycle/motorcycle-projects/bmw_trip_computer/p9070004.html A bracket will be made to attach to this mounting hole
]]> http://images50.fotki.com/v1523/photos/3/36012/71206/P9070004-th.jpg Mon, 31 Dec 2001 13:51:51 GMT http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/motorcycle/motorcycle-projects/bmw_trip_computer/p9070005.html On the BMW, there is a spacer that will need to be shortened the thickness of the bracket material
]]> http://images50.fotki.com/v1523/photos/3/36012/71206/P9070005-th.jpg Mon, 31 Dec 2001 13:51:52 GMT http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/motorcycle/motorcycle-projects/bmw_trip_computer/p9070008.html The bracket was fabricated from a piece of bar stock aluminum purchased from Home Depot
]]> http://images50.fotki.com/v1523/photos/3/36012/71206/P9070008-th.jpg Mon, 31 Dec 2001 13:51:55 GMT http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/motorcycle/motorcycle-projects/bmw_trip_computer/p9070007.html Bracket measurements for a BMW R1100RS.
]]> http://images46.fotki.com/v1517/photos/3/36012/71206/P9070007-th.jpg Mon, 31 Dec 2001 13:51:54 GMT http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/motorcycle/motorcycle-projects/bmw_trip_computer/p9070009.html This picture shows the bracket with the sensor holder simply wiretied together. I put a drop of super-glue between the bracket and mount as insurance.
]]> http://images18.fotki.com/v329/photos/3/36012/71206/P9070009-th.jpg Mon, 31 Dec 2001 13:51:58 GMT http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/motorcycle/motorcycle-projects/bmw_trip_computer/p9070010.html The bracket installed with the sensor wire tied to the bracket
]]> http://images50.fotki.com/v1523/photos/3/36012/71206/P9070010-th.jpg Mon, 31 Dec 2001 13:52:01 GMT http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/motorcycle/motorcycle-projects/bmw_trip_computer/p9070018.html Once installed on the BMW, you can not see the bracket and sensor. The wire that runs between the sending unit and the computer followed the front brake line.
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]]> http://images50.fotki.com/v1523/photos/3/36012/71206/P9070017-th.jpg Mon, 31 Dec 2001 13:52:18 GMT http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/motorcycle/motorcycle-projects/bmw_trip_computer/p9070019.html A magnet is simply epoxied to the wheel. Any magnet will work. I used a magnet I got from Radio Shack. The kit comes with a magnet for spoke mounting
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