jointcbvirginmedia.com Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Probably being over cautious got the standard plastic dashboard.Want to install a time clock in the dash. Has anyone successfully done this?And if so best why to cut the 52mm hole out.ThanksJCB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Dashboard is ally!!what about a cheap casio velcro’d on? I have a black F91W. About a tenner.Watchshop have a casio sale on currently with some cheap analogue watches too.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 plastic dash....?there usually sheet steel with a crackle finish in which case a Q-Max cutter will give a perfect finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Not steel, ally.I’ve been drilling a few of late!!Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 steel .... !? what was I thinking.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim 123 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Try a hole saw (attaches to your drill) as plumbers use for waste pipes. Wickes should do the size you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 hole saws are notoriously inaccurate (fine for waste pipes and light fittings) but as they are rarely round and the final hole size can vary considerably, leaving the hole oversize, they can tear the surface coating too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim 123 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 My personal experience with hole cut saw bits differs from the comment above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 if your want a clean, true, accurate hole with minimum deformation and surface damage then a hole saw is not the tool for the job, providing the material does not exceed the limits a Q-Max will do the job perfectly, for smaller holes a step drill is perfect but you do get heat build up on larger holes which can cause damage to the surface finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike150 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Why not just buy a lovely Oxford analogue motorbike clock, they look like a Diving watch and come in black or silver, suit a 7 perfectly for under £30 and are designed to be Velcroed on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Who the hell needs a clock in a 7?...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Here is mine - quite discreet and covers up some holes from a previous appendage (bicycle computer).... I’ve just wasted 5 mins of life trying to correct orientation so no comments please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Tazio,I do when I guide people on the circuit to keep track of time for the passes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 I’ve just wasted 5 mins of life trying to correct orientation... Photo or tacho? JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 JV,I did wonder if anyone would notice that - I had a 260mm momo previously and it obscured the 'important' part of the rev range so I turned it so I could see. Back with a 290 now so could revert back! I also took out the supersport shift light (as I have DRE lights) with the view to replacing with a bright orange LED linked to the early oil pressure warning switch, fitted as part of the MOPG install.Regards Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 fit a wired bicycle speedo from sigma. Then you have a multi function unit for trip, average speed, max speed, clock, temperature, speedo, etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 A hole punch will make the nicest hole especially when you have a leather clad dash. but a good quality hole saw will do a good job but requires cleaning of the interior afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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