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Technical Discussion => R65 Technical FAQ/Procedures => Topic started by: airhead27 on January 25, 2012, 07:23:47 PM

Title: VDO clock voltmeter
Post by: airhead27 on January 25, 2012, 07:23:47 PM

Does anybody know if the VDO guages clock and voltmeter fit  correctly into the aftermarket pods for an r65 and is the wiring connection to the VDO clock and voltmeter  the same as the original bmw clock and voltmeter.

Thanks, Brian

Title: Re: VDO clock voltmeter
Post by: airhead27 on January 28, 2012, 09:38:36 PM

If anyone is interested I picked up the pods at Larry "Stoner" Stonestreet
Stoner's Beemer Stash 60$ a pod now I have to track down clock voltmeter and wiring harness

Title: Re: VDO clock voltmeter
Post by: airhead27 on February 24, 2012, 08:27:22 AM

These are the additional parts I needed to get the accessory guages working. The wiring harness needs minor soldering but is straight forward.
Will send a picture/ update when completed.

Happy Trails
Brian

ordered these from Jegs.com
VDO #918-370-155
Vision Clock
2-1/16"
Analog


VDO #918-332-103
Vision Voltmeter
8-16 volts
$29.99 Ships Today  

These are the parts from motobins.

WIRING HARNESS FOR ADDITIONAL CLOCK & VOLTMETER 1974-84      79870      1      £33.00            
INSTRUMENT SUPPORT PLATE FOR 87011/87111 R45/65 1978-1984 RIGHT EACH      87117      1      £4.00            
INSTRUMENT SUPPORT PLATE FOR 87011/87111 R45/65 1978-1984 LEFT EACH      87116      1      £4.00

Title: Re: VDO clock voltmeter
Post by: airhead27 on March 01, 2012, 12:54:18 AM

unfortunately did not work out as well as I would like. I did not need the additional wiring harness from motobins; it would be just as easy to buy some wire and make a home made wiring harness . the  vdo gauges fit the pods in diameter  and was able to wire the gauges o.k. but will need some type of modification so that the gauges  will be secure  in the pods.