M1100evo: the rebuild after the wreck

[BlackdogGS]

check for frame dings/steering stop damage most common reason is any frame damage

Everything checked out perfectly.  Not a scratch anywhere.  I have since put on over 1,000 miles and it runs and handles like a new bike. The only down side to this purchase was its missing the code card and spare key. 

[nickshelby500kr]

about 90% there. New tail cover, mirrors, left hand tank panel, rear wheel, and headlight fairing. Parts still needed; gauge, clutch reservoir, shift lever, headlight/gauge support bracket. Then it will finally be rebuilt.

[rozer]

Almost there? Move over to Accessories and Mods and start modding that bike! 

[nickshelby500kr]

Well this little project is pretty much on the back burner as of late.

The holidays came up and ran me dry as well as the girlfriend and I working on buying our first house. So that in itself is super stressful. Once we get settled in ill get to finish repairing it and getting the title changed to rebuilt.

[nickshelby500kr]

found a new gauge. Should be compatible, we shall see in a few days

[nickshelby500kr]

So I bought a used gauge on ebay for an 1100 evo that only had 400 miles on it, but was informed it would not be plug and play.

Turned out it would be quite expensive to get it to work, the only option was to reprogram the new one to match my keys; $250.

Well being tight on money right now, i decided to try a different approach to repairing it. I have replaced many iphone LCD panels and digitizers, so how hard could it be?

for this you will need a t-6 precision torx bit screwdriver and a small (tiny) flat head precision bit. I already had a set of these I bought from home depot for less than $10.




As you can see it royally effed the gauge. Cracked the lcd glass, liquid bleeding in it, and broke the posts where it mounts to the headlight.



remove the 6 black torx screws and the case will come right apart.



now remove the 4 silver torx screws inside.



carefully pry the plastic indicator sheets off to reveal 2 more silver screws. remove them.



the plastic bezel pops right off. and disconnect the black connector that goes into the white plug to the left.



use a small flat head to open that clip, it doesnt come all the way out only about 1-2mm.



slide the ribbon cable out of the slot.



remove last silver screw in middle.

Then proceed to reassemble all the guts with new LCD into the good case from whatever gauge you purchased.

and voila



PRESTO, a working gauge that will work with your existing keys, keep your key code, mileage, and requires NO gauge reprogramming or ECU flashing.

[Raux]

 

[Mhanis]

Well done Nick!

When will we get to see this thing out and about?

Mark

[nickshelby500kr]

thanks mark!

Even though it hasnt been completely done, ive still been buzzing around town on it without the tags,  been using my 749 plates (shhhh dont tell anyone)

I havent been able to take it for inspection because I didnt have a working gauge for the mileage.

Within the next few weeks ill take the paperwork to the tax office and get everything sorted. After that, a true maiden voyage is in order.

[Ghettogarage]

Nice project congrats

[muskrat]

Good job Nick.  Since you're now settled and all "fixed" up we fully expect you to post or join us on a ride to see if you've put her back together correctly. 

[nickshelby500kr]

it is only missing two two things now,

The gear shift lever ($80), ive been able to cheat and use the one from the 749 since its track duty only now.

one of the posts on the headlight bracket snapped, brand new is like $150. Im thinking I can just pay someone to weld it back on in the meantime.

There is a teeny tiny little tear on the very back edge of the seat. Im not even going to bother with it because it cowl is on there and you cant see it.

But im definitely up to go on another ride. That ride a while bike up to tom bean killed my back on the 749. The monster will fare much better.

[muskrat]

and I was just thinking of that run today when I went out for a brief ride.  I will put it on the calendar to see if we can beat the 22 bikes of last time.

[SDRider]

If you plan on putting a lot of long days in the saddle on that bike I recommend the DP Comfort Seat.  The OEM seat is not very comfortable.  I paid less than $200 for the comfort seat.

Nice find though.     I have 11,000 miles on my 1100 EVO and I love it.

[nickshelby500kr]

She's officially official. Inspected and tagged.