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Author Topic: Zero DS 2012 Dash Board / Instrument Panel Mod  (Read 2605 times)

BSDThw

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Zero DS 2012 Dash Board / Instrument Panel Mod
« on: June 03, 2012, 05:01:47 PM »

First thing I recognized at the Zero 2012 the angle of view of the dash will not allow to read the Charge Indicator.
I can't see the upper bar and the dash position above the light with a connector pointing out over the headlight shield is ugly.

I guess the designer forgot that the dash has this bulky connector and when the holder was finished it was to late :o


01_OrginalDash von BSDThw auf Flickr

Am I the only one with this feelings?

What to do  ???

I had to look at leftover in my garage. And I saw this.

03_Material von BSDThw auf Flickr

Next: give it a nice shape ;D


04_NewHolder von BSDThw auf Flickr

Test if it really fits as planned. Will not end up like the Zero Designer ;)


06_NewHolder von BSDThw auf Flickr

05_NewHolder von BSDThw auf Flickr

It is too shiny but believe painting aluminum is a pain even if the paint is for aluminum use. ( but I always suck with painting ) 8)


07_NewHolder von BSDThw auf Flickr

Assemble all the parts.

08_NewHolder von BSDThw auf Flickr

If somebody hear trying to do a similar mod, always look for enough clearance between dash and key!


09_NewHolder von BSDThw auf Flickr

Sorry the pics are not good, but it rains today and I had not enough distance to get sharp pictures.


10_NewLook von BSDThw auf Flickr

11_NewLook von BSDThw auf Flickr

Hope I didn't bore with this unspectacular Mod, but i like it


 
 
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Re: Zero DS 2012 Dash Board / Instrument Panel Mod
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2012, 05:00:01 AM »

Can you post a photo same angle as your first photo so can see before and after look.
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BSDThw

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Re: Zero DS 2012 Dash Board / Instrument Panel Mod
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2012, 09:59:46 PM »

Hi firepower,

first photo is from Zero Gallery, so mine are not as perfect.


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Greetings to Down Under. Accept my deep sympathy for not get hold on 2012 Zeros
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Re: Zero DS 2012 Dash Board / Instrument Panel Mod
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2012, 04:30:23 AM »

Thats a big improvement and lot neater look. thanks.
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Re: Re: Zero DS 2012 Dash Board / Instrument Panel Mod
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2012, 09:38:55 AM »

Nice work!
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Re: Zero DS 2012 Dash Board / Instrument Panel Mod
« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2012, 01:56:47 PM »

Super cool!

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Re: Zero DS 2012 Dash Board / Instrument Panel Mod
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2012, 08:57:45 AM »

good project and like it to use "leftovers" from the parts bin in the garage.
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Re: Zero DS 2012 Dash Board / Instrument Panel Mod
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2012, 06:49:40 AM »

Great mod! Would you mind posting some dimensions of the brackets that you made? I'd like to do the same. Thanks!
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Re: Zero DS 2012 Dash Board / Instrument Panel Mod
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2012, 07:51:29 PM »

Hi Zeroil,

Actually I didn't write down dimensions. And the Parts are installed at the bike.

I Just removed the original holder and copied the 2 holes at each aluminium. Screwed it to the bike and marked where to remove material.

You need  to look that the space between the two parts is correct with the width of the dash!

You really should have an eye the space for the key. It will become tighter than original but I can use I with gloves.

I have marked the last two holes for the dash at the end. It is best, because you can find the best position at this point of building the holder.

If you have a thicker material I would thread cutting the dash holes, because it is not easy to screw the nut under/inside the dash.

Sorry that I couldn't give a technical dimension, but it will be a bit handicraft.

Maybe you have some improvements or a better idea, so please post it.

 


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