You know how it is with Amazon—cheap stuff often comes with problems, doesn’t it?
I’d say there’s about a 47.9% chance I end up thinking, “Well, that figures…” (nationwide average, maybe?).
Let’s keep chipping away at making small parts in the gaps we find.
First up, what I’d call a Daytona classic (or so I like to think).
Daytona BETA Micro Indicator Black 94933
Indicators have gotten so tiny now, haven’t they? (´；ω；`)
Back when I was young, we’d line up LEDs from the electronics shop.
But at the time, we thought that was…
“so cool.” Yet I never imagined they’d become this compact. Really, truly never.
Just before this came out, I was already amazed by things likeMotogadget Motosign Miniand such.
I offset it slightly to get visual cohesion and to clear the bolt.
I try to avoid using cable ties and double-sided tape for mounting things.
The reasons are:
• Removal is a hassle (peeling off the adhesive)
• Positioning is tricky (with cable ties)
If a part breaks or needs maintenance, I want to pop it off and snap it back on smoothly—that feels good.
So I wanted it light and simple, which is why I used push rivets to secure it.
And that’s how the installation is complete.
Next…
The VFR seems to have a pretty weak charging system, in my experience.
So I decided to install a voltmeter just to be safe—now to find the right spot. Keep it simple as possible.
Since I don’t like adding more parts, I’ll weld these together to improve serviceability a bit.
It fits snugly into the sponge hole of the meter mount and is secured with a bolt and nut.
The voltmeter I’m using is a trusted
Daytona AQUAPROVA Motorcycle Voltmeter—Digital, Waterproof, Backlit, Compact Volt Meter 92386
It’s really handy when you just want to check the voltage.
That’s how I laid out the meter area.
A stainless steel scrap with spot-welded bolts—
after much deliberation, this is what I came up with. I have a feeling it’s going to be really useful.
My go-to fuse box38200-KFG-010 Honda Fuse Box (Mini Blade)
This fuse box mounting is a bit of a pain—it’s doable, but the stock method is “too much hassle!”
If I can convert it to studs, adapting it becomes much easier.
I mounted it inside the left inner panel.
I haven’t swapped them in yet, but the fuses fit neatly now.
The thinking time was actually longer than the installation itself. (^^♪
