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Moto Board => Accessories & Mods => Topic started by: supertjeduc on May 05, 2009, 08:54:09 AM

Title: which one?
Post by: supertjeduc on May 05, 2009, 08:54:09 AM
(http://www.motogadgetshop.com/images/product_images/popup_images/chc_10_p_green_300.jpg)
(http://www.motogadgetshop.com/images/product_images/popup_images/g1f2s2b2.jpg)

Which one do you think ,votes please ;D
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: OverCaffeinated on May 05, 2009, 09:02:22 AM
post a pic of the bike it will go on, for a better idea of how it will look.
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: Spidey on May 05, 2009, 09:03:43 AM
On what bike?  Mounted where?  With what background?  Need more info, and preferably a pic of the cockpit.

I went through the same thing.  I liked the black more initially, but the white fit better with my bike.  The black one stands out more, especially with that chrome outer ring.  You also notice the digital screen more on the black one.  The white one is quieter looking and has a brushed casing.   Drunken Monkey has one of the black ones mounted into his headlight. 
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: A.duc.H.duc. on May 05, 2009, 09:04:48 AM
I've been having the same debate myself.

Really it depends on how you've styled your bike.

The standard monster the motoscope classic in brushed Al I think is nice. If you have some classic styling cues, spoked rims, or a Sport 1000, etc. then go for the Chronoclassic.
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: Spidey on May 05, 2009, 09:11:31 AM
Here are some examples that might help.  Those are the only ones I could find.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3130/2831406835_0a0e5d5d28.jpg?v=0)

(http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v330/242/25/747898682/n747898682_962574_9726.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Conrad_complete_0041-2.jpg)

(http://www.flightcycles.com/FlightCycles/SS2R/Originals/SS2R-08.jpg)
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: Drunken Monkey on May 05, 2009, 09:32:51 AM
The only thing I'd add is that a tach that good looking deserves a 'high contrast' background to show it off.

i.e. You'll note folks have put the white tach backed by a black headlight and the black tach backed by a light background.
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: supertjeduc on May 05, 2009, 10:05:11 AM
This is the bike
(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p664929532-5.jpg)
(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p794587713-5.jpg)
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: hackers2r on May 05, 2009, 10:24:04 AM
I'd say the white one...matches the paint scheme with the red hand on a white background.
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: OverCaffeinated on May 05, 2009, 10:30:29 AM
To bad the white doesn't come with a chrome bezel, then it would match your headlight. I think contrast to the surrounding is good for gauges, so that would mean black. But not in your case, I think the black would stand out too much.

I vote for white.
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: El Matador on May 05, 2009, 10:39:52 AM
Black, FTW
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: supertjeduc on May 05, 2009, 10:40:57 AM
Quote from: OverCaffeinated on May 05, 2009, 10:30:29 AM
To bad the white doesn't come with a chrome bezel, then it would match your headlight. I think contrast to the surrounding is good for gauges, so that would mean black. But not in your case, I think the black would stand out too much.

I vote for white.

There is a chrome bezel for the white one
(http://www.motogadgetshop.com/images/product_images/info_images/msc_bezel_pol_01_300.jpg)
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: Drunken Monkey on May 05, 2009, 10:54:59 AM
Not to throw your plans into disarray, but this would look pretty sweet:

(http://www.motogadget.de/de/graphic/msm/beispiele/msm_duc_monster_eng_2.jpg)

Title: Re: which one?
Post by: flanman on May 05, 2009, 11:24:53 AM
White.
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: corey on May 05, 2009, 12:24:20 PM
Quote from: Drunken Monkey on May 05, 2009, 10:54:59 AM
Not to throw your plans into disarray, but this would look pretty sweet:

(http://www.motogadget.de/de/graphic/msm/beispiele/msm_duc_monster_eng_2.jpg)


(http://myspace-792.vo.llnwd.net/00680/29/73/680653792_m.jpg)
way to go...
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: supertjeduc on May 05, 2009, 12:49:43 PM
I think i will get this one
(http://www.motogadgetshop.com/images/product_images/popup_images/chc_10_p_300.jpg)
But now what color for the brackets
http://www.motogadgetshop.com/index.php/cat/c161_Series-classic-brackets.html (http://www.motogadgetshop.com/index.php/cat/c161_Series-classic-brackets.html)
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: ducrider45 on May 05, 2009, 01:16:05 PM
Quote from: supertjeduc on May 05, 2009, 12:49:43 PM
I think i will get this one
(http://www.motogadgetshop.com/images/product_images/popup_images/chc_10_p_300.jpg)
But now what color for the brackets
http://www.motogadgetshop.com/index.php/cat/c161_Series-classic-brackets.html (http://www.motogadgetshop.com/index.php/cat/c161_Series-classic-brackets.html)
The white one would look great on that bike. I may send mine back and see if they will let me trade up to the black one for my bike.
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: flanman on May 05, 2009, 06:37:13 PM
Begin thread jack  ;D supertjeduc what directionals are those on your bike?
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: Celli on May 06, 2009, 05:28:48 AM
Quote from: supertjeduc on May 05, 2009, 08:54:09 AM
(http://www.motogadgetshop.com/images/product_images/popup_images/chc_10_p_green_300.jpg)
(http://www.motogadgetshop.com/images/product_images/popup_images/g1f2s2b2.jpg)

Which one do you think ,votes please ;D

The black one with the chrome bezel looks wonderful. I think it would look great on your bike.

Cheers,

Celli
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: junior varsity on May 06, 2009, 07:43:37 AM
Did you guys see the mirrors that have the displays built in? Kind of removes the need for any other gauges. Imagine somebody walking up to the bike, and looking around like "where's the gauges???" - and you turn it on, voila - idiot lights in right mirror, speed in left mirror.
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: greenmonster on May 06, 2009, 08:18:51 AM
Even on a white bike, white face tach is always right IMHO.
Please no chrome on your beautiful bike!
Just my 2c.
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: supertjeduc on May 06, 2009, 12:44:41 PM
Just ordered the chronoclassic 10K darkedition
(http://www.motogadgetshop.com/images/product_images/popup_images/chc_10_p_300.jpg)
Bought this one because i like the fine numbers on the black ones
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: DucatiBastard on May 06, 2009, 07:17:03 PM
Good choice, looks real nice.

Lets see it installed!
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: supertjeduc on May 30, 2009, 11:12:10 AM
Got it
(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p709007623-5.jpg)
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: rockaduc on May 30, 2009, 02:29:34 PM
install, install, install, install, install, install, etc...
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: junior varsity on May 31, 2009, 10:52:26 AM
gorgeous.
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: alessandro85 on June 01, 2009, 02:57:27 PM
it's really nice!!! waiting to see it mounted. ;)

I want to change it too but I think i'll go for a cheaper way..
(http://www.motorbox.com/static/upl/d/ducaticlassic-7173-052-f.jpg)
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: supertjeduc on June 07, 2009, 12:38:22 PM
new
(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p971071910-5.jpg)

old
(http://supertjeduc.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p664929532-5.jpg)
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: stopintime on June 07, 2009, 12:56:48 PM
Yum, yum - gimme some

Have you considered another color for the bracket - or some cut outs - it lost some of it roundness?
Title: Re: which one?
Post by: supertjeduc on June 07, 2009, 01:14:53 PM
yes i am thinking about it ,but when i am sitting on the bike i don't see much of the bracket
On the picture it's a bit different