Installing an Acewell speedo/computer on an airhead -- - Page 27

craydds · 12-10-2012, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by benthic

I didn't find anything in the setup to let me turn off the fuel flashing.

In the set-up menu, go to fuel sensor resistance settings - you could select the resistance, or select OFF mode.

benthic · 12-10-2012, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by craydds

In the set-up menu, go to fuel sensor resistance settings - you could select the resistance, or select OFF mode.

I don't think my 2853 has that option. I just looked at the pdf manual again and it makes no mention of it either. I'll check again when I'm home tonight...

craydds · 01-02-2013, 09:49 AM

My Acewell came with a temperature sending unit. I am using it for oil temp:

It is the M10x1.0 thread:

Sending unit seated in place:

I used a crush washer and some gasket compound. No leaks so far:

Still no leaks:

On a water cooled bike one could use the sending unit for water temp, but for our old airheads why not use it for oil temp? It does function properly and I now have an oil temp reading on my Ace:

some_guy · 01-02-2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by craydds

My Acewell came with a temperature sending unit. I am using it for oil temp

What model? I would have to figure out how to rig that up with the thermostat and oil cooler...

craydds · 01-02-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by some_guy

What model? I would have to figure out how to rig that up with the thermostat and oil cooler...

That is on my 1975 R90S. I previously had an oil-cooler/thermostat on it but it was removed and traded away. If you have the oil-cooler/thermostat you will have to find another location (methinks) for the sending unit. Perhaps tap into the oil pan? That was my original plan; seems simple enough. But I ended up doing it as pictured above.

craydds · 01-02-2013, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by some_guy

What model?

I bought the ACE-4454AB http://www.acewell.co.uk/Acewell%20S...ion=full&id=41 , and the ACE-TES temp sensor http://www.acewell.co.uk/Acewell%20A...ion=full&id=32 . This is the speed sensor - http://www.acewell.co.uk/Acewell%20A...ion=full&id=61 .

batoutoflahonda · 01-03-2013, 09:14 AM

So I'm doing the Acewell and a Baja designs head light converted to an H4 high low, Eastern Beaver relay mod, and making a switch panel with an acc plug. I was wondering what you guys are doing with all those bulky connectors to make them look clean?

The mess:

I keep thinking aircraft canon plugs are the way to go. But it would mean repinning something like 80 wires.

So, hit me with your ideas/solutions for a clean install.

craydds · 01-03-2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by batoutoflahonda

I keep thinking aircraft canon plugs are the way to go. But it would mean repinning something like 80 wires.

batoutoflahonda · 01-03-2013, 09:44 AM

^^^ nothing good comes easy, does it?

craydds · 01-03-2013, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by batoutoflahonda

^^^ nothing good comes easy, does it?

Sounds like a cool project that would have very neat and tidy results. Make lotsa pics!

bpeckm · 01-03-2013, 07:56 PM

If it's not something that has to come apart, I solder and heat-shrink.... it makes for a small diameter joint. I found it useful in doing the harness-to-Acewell connections after I cut off the big headlight molded plug on the Slash 6....

KenyaBiker · 01-14-2013, 03:10 AM

Wow! was really happy to find this thread! I have a 1981 BMW R100RS that I've converted to a Cafe Racer.

I recently ordered the ACEWELL speedo because the big old plastic ones are horrendous and the originalspeedo was inaccurate. Your post got me 95% of the way through the installation, but I couldn't get my mind around having to install the charge light separately, so I roped in a mate of mine who is a car electronics propeller head and he provided me with a simple way to use the LED in the ACEWELL speedo rather than the work around you have suggested.

We simply wired in a relay to replicate what the bulb would have done and it works perfectly. If you need a diagram and pictures, I'm happy to supply them.

some_guy · 01-14-2013, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by KenyaBiker

Wow! was really happy to find this thread! I have a 1981 BMW R100RS that I've converted to a Cafe Racer.

I recently ordered the ACEWELL speedo because the big old plastic ones are horrendous and the originalspeedo was inaccurate. Your post got me 95% of the way through the installation, but I couldn't get my mind around having to install the charge light separately, so I roped in a mate of mine who is a car electronics propeller head and he provided me with a simple way to use the LED in the ACEWELL speedo rather than the work around you have suggested.

We simply wired in a relay to replicate what the bulb would have done and it works perfectly. If you need a diagram and pictures, I'm happy to supply them.

I'd be interested to see what you did. I was thinking bout doing this as well, but just decided to wire in a bulb and resistor figuring it'd be less cluttered.

Jeremiah · 01-14-2013, 03:41 PM

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We simply wired in a relay to replicate what the bulb would have done and it works perfectly. If you need a diagram and pictures, I'm happy to supply them.[/QUOTE]

I would love to see how you did it as I am getting ready to do my R65. Any ideas are appreciated!

Thanks

KenyaBiker · 01-16-2013, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeremiah

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We simply wired in a relay to replicate what the bulb would have done and it works perfectly. If you need a diagram and pictures, I'm happy to supply them.

I would love to see how you did it as I am getting ready to do my R65. Any ideas are appreciated!

Thanks[/QUOTE]

OK guys, Happy to oblige, I'll take some pics tonight and provide an update diagram.

.. also still need to get my head around uploading pics...

01-02-2013, 09:49 AM	#393
craydds Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Las Cruces, NM Oddometer: 993	Temp sensor My Acewell came with a temperature sending unit. I am using it for oil temp: It is the M10x1.0 thread: Sending unit seated in place: I used a crush washer and some gasket compound. No leaks so far: Still no leaks: On a water cooled bike one could use the sending unit for water temp, but for our old airheads why not use it for oil temp? It does function properly and I now have an oil temp reading on my Ace: __________________ Ray ABC #12947 '75 R90S

01-03-2013, 09:14 AM	#397
batoutoflahonda Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Easton Wa Oddometer: 1,246	cleaning up the wiring question So I'm doing the Acewell and a Baja designs head light converted to an H4 high low, Eastern Beaver relay mod, and making a switch panel with an acc plug. I was wondering what you guys are doing with all those bulky connectors to make them look clean? The mess: I keep thinking aircraft canon plugs are the way to go. But it would mean repinning something like 80 wires. So, hit me with your ideas/solutions for a clean install. __________________ It's eight and a half gallons of gas; and an engine. What more do you need?-- BMW R80G/S Save lives. Legalize lane sharing. Cow eyes don't glow.

01-03-2013, 09:44 AM	#399
batoutoflahonda Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Easton Wa Oddometer: 1,246	^^^ nothing good comes easy, does it? __________________ It's eight and a half gallons of gas; and an engine. What more do you need?-- BMW R80G/S Save lives. Legalize lane sharing. Cow eyes don't glow.

01-03-2013, 07:56 PM	#401
bpeckm ^OP Grin! Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Road Island Oddometer: 4,429	If it's not something that has to come apart, I solder and heat-shrink.... it makes for a small diameter joint. I found it useful in doing the harness-to-Acewell connections after I cut off the big headlight molded plug on the Slash 6.... __________________ XS650 becomes a Vermont Backroader R60/6 gets caffeinated Portsmouth RI

01-14-2013, 03:10 AM	#402
KenyaBiker KenyaRider Joined: Jan 2013 Location: Nairobi, Kenya Oddometer: 3	That charge light on the side... Wow! was really happy to find this thread! I have a 1981 BMW R100RS that I've converted to a Cafe Racer. I recently ordered the ACEWELL speedo because the big old plastic ones are horrendous and the originalspeedo was inaccurate. Your post got me 95% of the way through the installation, but I couldn't get my mind around having to install the charge light separately, so I roped in a mate of mine who is a car electronics propeller head and he provided me with a simple way to use the LED in the ACEWELL speedo rather than the work around you have suggested. We simply wired in a relay to replicate what the bulb would have done and it works perfectly. If you need a diagram and pictures, I'm happy to supply them.

01-14-2013, 03:41 PM	#404
Jeremiah Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: S.E. Pa Oddometer: 113	[ We simply wired in a relay to replicate what the bulb would have done and it works perfectly. If you need a diagram and pictures, I'm happy to supply them.[/QUOTE] I would love to see how you did it as I am getting ready to do my R65. Any ideas are appreciated! Thanks __________________ DL1000K3 KLR250 R65 R75/7 "work in progress" GL1800

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