F650 Instruments and Measuring Systems FAQs Index

Q. How do I adjust the Clock?
A. Get your hands behind the Dash
Q. My Clock went Crazy. It started Spinning around by itself!
A. You've got Crazy Clock Syndrome.
Q. My Dash-lights Stopped Working. How do I fix them?
A. Get Under the Dash.
Q. The bike doesn't have an OIL Temperature Gauge. Can I add one on?
A. Sure, there is a simple solution. Get an Oil Temp Gauge from Thumperstuff.
Q. Any Tips on Buying a GPS?
A. See the Aftermarket Instrumentation FAQ .
Q. My GPS acted weirdly on 21 and 22 August, 1999. Why was that?
A. Them Satellites at work...See GPS in the Aftermarket Instrumentation FAQ .
Q. The bike doesn't have a FUEL Gauge. Can I add one on?
A. Very Few Bikes do. But you can do it.
Q. The bike doesn't have a Voltmeter. Can I add one on?
A. Sure. See Voltmeter in the Aftermarket Instrumentation FAQ.
Q. Oil Light not working?
A. See the Dash-lights FAQ.
Q. Neutral Light Staying ON all the time?
A. See the Dash-lights FAQ.
Q. Is there any way of checking the Speedo Accuracy, using the Tach (Rev Counter)?
A. Sure. See the GS Instrumentation FAQ
Q. I need to fix my Speedo's Accuracy, Take it Apart. Can I do this?
A. Sure. See the Speedo Classic FAQ
Q. What about Cycle Computers?
A. See the Aftermarket Instrumentation FAQ .

Q: Do you have any Tips about Tyre Size/Gear Ratios/RPM and Speed?
A: Sure. See Mtbierio (Cugino Pegaso) found this: Gear/Ratio/Speed/RPM.
Q. Is there any way of checking the Speedo Accuracy, using the Tach (Rev Counter)?
A. Sure. See the Speedo Spreadsheet. To make your own Table or Modify this one with different Rim, Tyre or Sprocket Sizes , download the Spreadsheet in Excel Format.
Q. I'm having Speedo Problems, losing miles. Anyone else seen this?
A. Sure. See the Speedo ABS Sensor FAQ.
Q. The bike doesn't have an OIL Temperature Gauge. Can I add one on?
A. Sure, there is a simple solution. Aftermarket Instrumentation FAQ GS.

Q: I don't like that "TEMP" light and would prefer a temperature gauge. How do I do that?
A: See Adapting a Euro Temp Gauge to a USA Spec F650.
See the Aftermarket Instrumentation FAQ.