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SportsClassic headlamp and gauges on M696, M796 or M1100?

Started by Le Germain, September 05, 2014, 11:44:46 AM

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Le Germain

Hi,

Is there anyone who has installed a SportsClassic front light on a M696, M796 or M1100? I thought on changing the headlight of my M796 for a round unit, classic looking and such a Monster characteristic. And of course, if you are to remove the front headlight looking for a classic touch you better change the race gauges on the M796 for a classic analog one.

Has anyone done that? Is it doable?

I'll head to my local dealer and bug them with it. I'll post if I find something useful.

G

showerfan

bump  [popcorn]  wondering the same thing. i hate the digital dash -- would much rather have analog gauges



is that impossible?
Give me a shout if you know any good motorcycle detailers in the Westchester area.

Le Germain

A little info I found on another forum was that because the Monster and the Sports Classic have different ECU's then swapping the speedo's/gauges if not doable.

My limited mechanic skills can't support or refuse the argument, so I just pass it over, maybe someone can tell us why :)

Concerning the headlamp I see no reason why it wouldn't work with the right supporting hardware.

G

Le Germain

#3
I did some research I found a very nice example:



As well as a french guy who has done a pretty nice job with the front light:








And then he got carried away with a wave of classic creativity and went like this:










Pretty good job right?

I guess he found the inspiration from this guy who as far as I can find, only did a photshop work, a very interesting one nevertheless:









And since I am all into Sports Classics, a very nice seat unit, as well from France, but without reference:






Now, it would be nice to put all those together and get a Sports Classic looking Monster 696/796/1100!