New gauges can really give your stock bike a new look, especially on fairing-equipped motorcycles utilizing more than just one gauge. Klock Werks and Auto Meter teamed up to produce bagger gauges that really peaked our interest. With four styles to choose from, these gauges will really set your bike apart. We especially like the race-inspired look. The different model choices available are the Sport Comp II (black face, white lettering, and white light), Phantom II (white face with black lettering during the day, black face with white lettering at night), Cobalt (black face, white lettering, blue light), and C2 (white face, black lettering, blue light). All can be had for $1,300 for your '00-07 Touring models, and '08-later Touring models with the purchase of an inductive rpm sensor.
We headed over to Fineline Cycles in Baldwin Park, California, to do the install. Auto Meter sent Scott Crerar and Doug Lemons from the Windy City to install these gauges on a '09 Street Glide. Scott says that this is a true racing gauge with a lot of response in the needle and that the gauge recalibrates every time you turn the motor on and off.
At the time of this install, this was not a plug-and-play kit. There were many wires that needed to be soldered but we talked to Joe Mielke from Klock Werks, who has updated the wiring harnesses to minimize soldering for this setup. Joe also said that Klock Werks and Auto Meter have discussed making a plug-and-play version of this kit.
(Editor's Note: Some updates have been made to the wiring process eliminating the need for soldering connections at the gauge. Below is the procedure we followed prior to the updates).
1. The kit includes six gauges...
1. The kit includes six gauges (oil temp, oil pressure, tachometer, speedometer, voltmeter, and fuel indicator). These are the Cobalt gauges, which have a black face with white lettering and illuminate blue.
2. Here are the individually...
2. Here are the individually packaged wiring components that are clearly labeled to be mated with their respective gauges, which include a dimmer switch for all gauges, and oil temp sending unit and oil pressure sending unit with proper NPT reducers for both. Also included is a set of model year specific installation instructions.
3. For this install, we needed...
3. For this install, we needed this MSD Ignition tach signal GMR pickup (not included, but available from Drag Specialties). The GMR inductive type pickup senses the high current draw in the 12-volt power wire of the ignition coil. The sudden rush of current pulse is sensed by the GMR adapter, which produces a 12-volt square wave signal to trigger a tach or rpm device, according to Doug.
4. When we showed up to the...
4. When we showed up to the Fineline Cycles shop, the Glide had already been stripped down and the gas tank, outer fairing, saddle bags, and side covers were removed, and the battery was disconnected. Doug got started by unplugging the factory oil pressure switch (arrow) and he then removed the stock oil sending unit from the crankcase.
5. The Auto Meter oil pressure...
5. The Auto Meter oil pressure sending unit (arrow) was installed next. It plugged right in with incuded NPT reducer. Teflon sealant was spread all over the threads before it was installed. Then Doug plugged the new oil pressure harness, which was covered in the provided dielectric grease to protect from moisture into the new Auto Meter sending unit and routed it up to the oil pressure gauge location.
6. After Doug drained the...
6. After Doug drained the oil from the pan, he installed the new oil temperature sending unit with the 3/8-inch to 1/8-inch NPT reducer attached with Teflon sealant on the threads. After plugging in the supplied oil temp wiring harness to the new sending unit, it was routed up to the where the new oil temp gauge will be housed, which replaces the stock air temperature gauge.