Author Topic: An afternoon in the shed. (Read 16099 times)

Dragonstaff · « **Reply #100 on:** September 06, 2024, 08:01:09 PM »

The clutch cable on the Silverwing is seized solid, and I was a little worried that finding one might get expensive in ways that I don't want to think about, but Wemoto had one in stock, in Sydney, for $43.00. For a fourty plus year old bike, that was never released here. I think I should buy a Lotto ticket.

On an ST note, the Boss bought me a dashcam rig for Fathers Day, and I spent a couple of hours this afternoon fitting up the rear camera.

Dragonstaff · « **Reply #101 on:** September 13, 2024, 07:42:20 PM »

Spent the afternoon yesterday fitting up the dash-cam and the Carpuride screen that turned up on Wednesday. My third attempt at a Carplay/ Android Auto screen after two failures.

A quick run to Berri this afternoon and it all seems to work quite well.

Managed to get the screen to go on the original bracket, and I have a shorter ball mount coming for the phone.

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #102 on:** September 13, 2024, 08:14:55 PM »

Geez, with all those gadgets can you actually see the road ahead?

Dragonstaff · « **Reply #103 on:** September 13, 2024, 09:42:08 PM »

Quote from: ruSTynutz on September 13, 2024, 08:14:55 PM

Geez, with all those gadgets can you actually see the road ahead?

I'm tall enough that I look over them and the screen quite easily, thank you.

But I might experiment with turning the phone sideways.

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #104 on:** September 13, 2024, 10:46:56 PM »

Do you need the phone mounted there at all, Dave?
Mine lives in my pocket while riding, especially now I have the Android Auto screen.

Dragonstaff · « **Reply #105 on:** September 14, 2024, 08:26:01 PM »

Quote from: ruSTynutz on September 13, 2024, 10:46:56 PM

Do you need the phone mounted there at all, Dave?
Mine lives in my pocket while riding, especially now I have the Android Auto screen.

Maybe not, but I do use a gps speedo on long trips, and I like to keep it charged.

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #106 on:** September 14, 2024, 09:01:23 PM »

Fair enough...

Oh, just a heads up, if you use "Waze" it shows your actual (gps) speed plus the posted speed limit...
It's also handy as you'll also receive warnings such as police ahead, accidents, even bad potholes!
I've been using it for a while now and can recommend it...

https://www.waze.com/apps/

Dragonstaff · « **Reply #107 on:** September 28, 2024, 07:40:21 PM »

I have no chance of seeing that waze speedo on my phone, Rusty, unless it blows up to the whole screen.

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #108 on:** September 29, 2024, 09:57:22 PM »

Are you not viewing it on the Android Screen itself, Dave?

Anyhow, seems you're not on your own as a Google search will find plenty of people asking the same question.

Unfortunately, you can't change its size...

In saying that though, I don't have any real issues with it...
Do you wear glasses?

Dragonstaff · « **Reply #109 on:** September 30, 2024, 08:01:10 PM »

I am not seeing it on the Carpuride screen, and yes, I do wear glasses, and bi-focals at that.

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #110 on:** September 30, 2024, 08:47:36 PM »

That's strange, Dave!
Waze shouldn't be showing on your phone if it's connected to the Android Screen correctly...

I'll post a couple of pics up shortly showing what is displayed on mine...

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #111 on:** September 30, 2024, 09:05:55 PM »

This is what is displayed on my Android Screen when using "Waze"...

And this is my phone when "Waze" is being displayed
on the Android Screen.

Fingers crossed you can sort it out!

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #112 on:** October 01, 2024, 03:29:41 AM »

Quote from: ruSTynutz on September 30, 2024, 09:05:55 PM

This is what is displayed on my Android Screen when using "Waze"...

And this is my phone when "Waze" is being displayed
on the Android Screen.

Fingers crossed you can sort it out!

I have only just come across these screens, interesting. What screen do you have? I assume it is waterproof and connected to your phone via bluetooth?

Wild Rose · « **Reply #113 on:** October 01, 2024, 08:48:55 AM »

Waze on my Android phone works great
I have a Samsung Galaxy S22

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #114 on:** October 01, 2024, 11:02:43 AM »

Quote from: West Aussie Glen on October 01, 2024, 03:29:41 AM

I have only just come across these screens, interesting. What screen do you have? I assume it is waterproof and connected to your phone via bluetooth?

Hi Glen...
Here's a link: http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=15117.msg1373279#msg1373279 Reply 56 onwards.
Regarding your questions, yes, fully waterproof and connection is via Bluetooth...You have a choice of either a 5" or 7" screen.

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #115 on:** October 01, 2024, 05:20:41 PM »

Thanks, just ordered a 702 via Amazon as I had some credit to use. Got it for $295 less the credit I had. Look forward to setting it up.

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #116 on:** October 01, 2024, 05:48:36 PM »

Goodo!

I'll be interested to see what you think of the larger screen...

Dragonstaff · « **Reply #117 on:** October 02, 2024, 08:14:20 PM »

Found it! Scroll sideways to the next screen...

Dragonstaff · « **Reply #118 on:** October 15, 2024, 07:06:01 PM »

After that diversion into navigation programs, back to the shed stuff...

Two new tyres on my eldest son's 2012 Suzuki 250, that was still on the (badly cracked) originals... It has only done 11k Kms, and none in the last two years because the tyres weren't safe.

The Silverwing engine is on the bench, and I am currently making a special tool to remove the clutch, as it is sticking very badly. If it is anything like the clutch on the Goldwing, it will need to be stripped, the plates cleaned and re-oiled, then re-assembled.

Of course, I am also being interupted by life, so I am making haste slowly.

Dragonstaff · « **Reply #119 on:** October 17, 2024, 07:17:49 PM »

Back to Navigation programs for a minute...

Waze can find the way from 'home' to a destination with no issues, but if I tell it to take me home again, it returns a 'route not found' message. It has done this a few times now, from various places. Luckily, I have a pretty good map of SA in my head, and have managed to find my way with out it.

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #120 on:** October 17, 2024, 09:40:04 PM »

If i remember correctly, you need to get into "profile" and add your address there.
If that doesn't work, there are a few youtube videos explaining how to do it.
Good luck!

Dragonstaff · « **Reply #121 on:** October 18, 2024, 07:49:56 PM »

Quote from: ruSTynutz on October 17, 2024, 09:40:04 PM

If i remember correctly, you need to get into "profile" and add your address there.
If that doesn't work, there are a few youtube videos explaining how to do it.
Good luck!

Done that, Rusty. It knows where 'Home' is, it just can't get there from here, no matter where 'here' seems to be. Even if 'here' is on the road home (there is only one).

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #122 on:** October 18, 2024, 09:38:44 PM »

Hmm, I don't recall having that issue, but I'll be out on the bike (weather permitting) on Sunday, so I'll give "Home" a try...

Bodø · « **Reply #123 on:** October 18, 2024, 11:03:10 PM »

Quote from: Dragonstaff on October 18, 2024, 07:49:56 PM

Quote from: ruSTynutz on October 17, 2024, 09:40:04 PM
If i remember correctly, you need to get into "profile" and add your address there.
If that doesn't work, there are a few youtube videos explaining how to do it.
Good luck!

Done that, Rusty. It knows where 'Home' is, it just can't get there from here, no matter where 'here' seems to be. Even if 'here' is on the road home (there is only one).

Is there? I ampretty sure I went in one way and out another.

Dragonstaff · « **Reply #124 on:** October 19, 2024, 06:56:45 PM »

Only one sealed one, Bodo. And the dirt ones should give it even more of a chance to find a route.

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Author Topic: An afternoon in the shed. (Read 16099 times)