I know CBR ones have been done but how diff are the rc51's?

 

Fairly straightforward. On my 99, I had to replace the temp sending unit with one designed for a digital dash (2nd generation VTR console). The only issue I have yet to work out is getting the tach to work. Incidentally, I replaced the RC51 cluster I had on last year (a US version) with a Canadian (metric) version last evening and will be looking to part with the one I just removed. As the tach doesn't work on the "new" cluster eith4er (this despite an assurance from teh chap who sold it to me that it worked when he removed it from his track-only RC), I have to assume the problem lay in the wiring (will get around to it either next winter or perhaps during a rainy day before then).

Of course, you have to fab an adapter plate too....

 

So why wouldnt the tach just hook up to the same wire the vtr dash uses for signal. I am doing an aftermarket and it works.(mostly). You got the temp to work with a 2nd gen sensor?

Does the dash have a fuel guage?

 

No fuel gauge on the RC... Just RLOD...

 

In order:
i) yes, it should, and does. Despite hooking it up this way, my tach has never worked (everything else does), which leads me to suspect a bad connection or bad hook-up on my part
ii) temp works fine, although the first sensor I bought would cause the readings to go all over the place. I replaced it with another new OEM sensor and everything is perfect since.

 

How did you solve the issue of the plug on the back of the gauges? Did you need the plug that went on the bike?

 

I was wondering the same for just getting the later model VTR gauges. Anyone have a good source for the electrical connectors?