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Old 10-16-2012, 09:25 PM
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As the title states I want to do the f4i gauge swap for my wife because the f4i gauges just look so much cleaner and more orginized. I have been really reading up on others experiences with this swap and im really excited to get it done.

Now, my problem. I have searched everywhere and I have not been able to find a tutorial or anything to help out with the swap (just lots of opinion threads), so I was wondering if somebody could help me out. I would be ever so greatful to anybody that could help me with this problem. I really want to tackle this swap but I would feel a little more comfortable with some kind of step by step because I can work on an engine all day long but im not that strong when it come to electronics.

As always thank you for any advise or input
 
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Old 10-16-2012, 10:12 PM
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not sure if anyone has made a step by step tutorial, but i know all the wiring info is around here somewhere, just connect/solder each wire according to that chart. but wiring and electronic stuff really isnt as bad as you may think.

first reply on this page should help you
https://cbrforum.com/forum/cbr-600f3...p-62737/page9/
 
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Old 10-16-2012, 10:22 PM
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Awesome, thanks a million. That's exactly what I was looking for, now I will hop on ebay and cl and start searching out a set of f4i gauges. I am hoping to have this done in the next month or so. Thanks again.
 
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Old 10-18-2012, 05:43 PM
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This is my final product of swap
 
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Old 10-18-2012, 05:51 PM
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That looks really nice! I can't wait to do my wifes gauges, but everywhere I've looked those gauges are expensive! Maybe ill sell hers first then use the money to buy the f4i gauges.
 
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Old 10-18-2012, 07:36 PM
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Dude that looks awesome, excellent job
 
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Old 10-18-2012, 08:09 PM
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F3 to F4I Gauge Swap | Universal Japanese Motorcycles > How / DIY

this is all you really need. copy and pasted from the link above

Green/Blue - Green/Blue
Pink/Green - Pink/Green
Black/Brwon - Black/Brown
Brown - Brown/White
Light Green/Red - Light Green/Red
Orange - Orange
Light Blue - Light Blue
Blue - Blue
Blue/Red - Blue/Red
Green (one) - Green
Green/Black - Green/Black
Yellow/Green - Yellow/Green
Yellow/Black - Green/White
Pink (solid pink) - ground this out (other green)
Brown/Black - fuel reserve sensor - not used
White/Blue - fi indicator - not used.
Red/Green - battery(+) - connect to battery
 
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Old 10-19-2012, 06:14 AM
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Check this site, if you want to do the hook-up with connectors. Keeps the factory-fresh
look and ease...

OEM-Type Bullet & Spade Electrical Connectors for 1960's through 1970's Japanese Vehicles... Bridgestone, Datsun, Hodaka, Honda, Kawasaki, Landcruiser, Suzuki, Tohatsu, VW, & Yamaha

Here's a pic of my take on the mod...



Good luck, Ern
 
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Old 10-19-2012, 01:13 PM
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here was my final
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Old 10-20-2012, 10:02 PM
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Man, I am so jealous. These final products look awesome, but these gauge clusters are ridiculously expensive. I hope I can find some soon, but the good thing is she can still ride the bike until then.
 


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