FJ-09 Replacement Instrument Cluster (Meter Assembly)

[Nickmoto]

Hey Gang,

So today I was installing a color clusterz lcd-flip mod on my 2016 FJ-09, and unfortunately it didn't go as planned. I ended up mucking up the display pretty badly.  😑  So this is on me, and I own the mistake.

I'm sitting here brainstorming my options, and I'm hoping someone might have a suggestion or two for me.. 

So far I have:

1) Live with it. Not ideal.

2) Replace the instrument cluster with another one. Cheapest I could find was $415. !*!#%!%. wow. um. ok. really not ideal. 

3) Try an aftermarket cluster. 

4) Replace parts in the assembly (the screens) with replacement screens. Not sure if that's possible.

So option 3 is the one I'm wanting to gather opinions on. Has anyone installed an aftermarket cluster on an FJ-09? I so far, haven't found any that seem like they would be compatible. Would this be an overly complicated (ie, not plug and play) solution? 

Appreciate any suggestions, 

Thanks!

~Nick

[peteinpa]

Yeah, I've watched the video, that heating and peeling isn't worth it.

No parts available, just the whole thing. There is used, maybe cannibalize what you need.

If you get new, the mileage will be zero. 

[roadrash83]

Go for a new one, inexpensive aftermarket instrument gauges or clusters are a pain in the ass and never seem to work perfectly. The price of a good aftermarket cluster will cost a lot more than OEM  part, the dealer can transfer all the info from your old cluster to new if you want.

[Nickmoto]

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Yeah, I've watched the video, that heating and peeling isn't worth it.

No parts available, just the whole thing. There is used, maybe cannibalize what you need.

If you get new, the mileage will be zero. 

Interesting, where might I look for a used (and hopefully in good condition) cluster?  Yes, that is the drawback to another cluster, I lose my mileage. =/ 

 

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The price of a good aftermarket cluster will cost a lot more than OEM  part, the dealer can transfer all the info from your old cluster to new if you want.

Fascinating, I didn't know the dealer would be able to do that.  Maybe I'll just bite the bullet and get a new cluster unit then.. chalk it up to an expensive mistake. 

Thanks for the advice everyone!

[peteinpa]

This is the first time I've ever heard Yamaha can put miles on a new dash.  There have been a few warranty dashes I know of on both the FZ-07 and FZ-09. They started over with 0 miles.

[roadrash83]

1 hour ago, peteinpa said:

This is the first time I've ever heard Yamaha can put miles on a new dash.  There have been a few warranty dashes I know of on both the FZ-07 and FZ-09. They started over with 0 miles.

 I must be wrong, but in my defense HD can do it on replacement's at least that what I was told. You would think if HD can do it anybody can

[Nickmoto]

@roadrash83 Do you mean Harley Davidson dealerships can transfer the info in their clusters? Impressive. Yes, if they can do it, you'd think Yammy would be able to do it. =D

I'll reach out to a dealer and see what they say. 

Thanks!

 

Edited March 24, 2022 by Nickmoto

[Instinct28]

See You Next Time 

Sorry, I couldn't resist. It's crazy that a LCD display that's 7 years old would cost $430 😲

[Nickmoto]

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Sorry, I couldn't resist. It's crazy that a LCD display that's 7 years old would cost $430 😲

Riiiiight? Isn't that nuts?? And that's the *cheap* one I've found. Revzilla wanted $530 for it.. my first thought was... $530?!? go fkk yourself. 😅

 

Sure, it's my bad that I messed mine up, but after riding around on it today, it's not *cough* terrible *cough*, so I think I'll just learn to live with it.  😁

[Buggy Nate]

What did you do to stuff it up? I only ask as I have a colourclusterz display on its way to me too!

I know Suzuki could reset k’s etc but I haven’t seen Yamaha ever do it. Feel for you mate. No aftermarket option will ever come close to the stock option, definitely not plug and play.

I have wired up hundreds of aftermarket speedos and they are just ok. Bare minimum sort of info.

Do the hunt for a second hand one.

[Nickmoto]

@Buggy Nate So I ordered the lcd-flip (which is much harder to do than just the color change), and on the left screen I left some bubbles when I applied the film (somehow I missed them) and on the right (secondary) screen I unfortunately put some scratches into it when I was cleaning off the glue.. @!*@#*%@#*^.. 

For whatever dumb reason, the two screens are NOT the same in terms of design, the primary (left) screen is very durable, and you can clean it all day long with an razor blade and not scratch it, but learn from my mistake don't get your x-acto blade anywhere near the right screen (after using it to peel up the film), it scratches like crazy.

Soooo... the net result is that my primary screen looks "ok" (I can live with it when riding) but my secondary screen is kinda fugly looking.. sucks.. but it is what it is. 

One other thing I found is...definitely don't rush. set aside like 2 or 3 hours for the lcd-flip. You *reaaaallly* want to take your time when removing the film and cleaning the screen of old glue.  I also used the hairdryer *constantly* on the screens and that really helped to make the peeling easier. 

I might order another one and just redo the primary screen. at least I could get the bubbles out of that one.. still thinking on it.

Edited March 25, 2022 by Nickmoto
spelling mistake

[Heli ATP]

So if you get a used one will it still have the mileage from the old bike?

While you are at it order a '19 Tracer 900 color dash and see if that will work on you 2016. 😄

[Buggy Nate]

1 hour ago, Nickmoto said:

@Buggy Nate So I ordered the lcd-flip (which is much harder to do than just the color change), and on the left screen I left some bubbles when I applied the film (somehow I missed them) and on the right (secondary) screen I unfortunately put some scratches into it when I was cleaning off the glue.. @!*@#*%@#*^.. 

For whatever dumb reason, the two screens are NOT the same in terms of design, the primary (left) screen is very durable, and you can clean it all day long with an razor blade and not scratch it, but learn from my mistake don't get your x-acto blade anywhere near the right screen (after using it to peel up the film), it scratches like crazy.

Soooo... the net result is that my primary screen looks "ok" (I can live with it when riding) but my secondary screen is kinda fugly looking.. sucks.. but it is what it is. 

One other thing I found is...definitely don't rush. set aside like 2 or 3 hours for the lcd-flip. You *reaaaallly* want to take your time when removing the film and cleaning the screen of old glue.  I also used the hairdryer *constantly* on the screens and that really helped to make the peeling easier. 

I might order another one and just redo the primary screen. at least I could get the bubbles out of that one.. still thinking on it.

Can you post up some photos? Mine literally just turned up. Was it hard to see the two layers on the right hand screen? The instructions say to just peel off the first layer. They forgot to send me the blue tint I ordered to go along with the flip. 😟

Apparently they give you a replacement sent at 50% off if you make a boo-boo.

Edited March 25, 2022 by Buggy Nate

[Nickmoto]

@Buggy Nate I don't know if photos of the finished job would be of use to you? But if you think there's some value in it, then sure, I'll be happy to. 

I'm not sure about 2 layers on the right screen, I essentially watched the youtube video on it and just peeled the film like I did the first screen. Where I screwed up was that I for whatever dumb reason, ignored the video's warning to not use the razor blade to clean the glue off of the second screen (maybe I was worn out from the exhaustive process of cleaning the glue from the first screen) and just wanted to get it done, so I used the razor on the second screen, and it scratched the hell out of it.. *forehead smack*

So even if you're feeling the urge to rush, I'd say do one screen, take a break, clear the head and then do the other screen, because I am not thrilled with my end result because I rushed the last two steps (cleaning the right screen and applying the film) and I'm paying the price for it. 

[Nickmoto]

@Heli ATP 

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So if you get a used one will it still have the mileage from the old bike?

While you are at it order a '19 Tracer 900 color dash and see if that will work on you 2016. 😄

I don't believe it will, so that becomes the 64k question, can a yamaha dealer transfer somehow the info to a new cluster. I will reach out to a dealer tomorrow to find out definitively.  

Hmm.. that's interesting, would a '19 Tracer 900 color dash work on a 2016 FJ-09 I wonder? I will investigate. 

 

...After investigating, I don't even care if it would work, the 2019 tracer 900 cluster goes for $930!!??  That's just insanity. I think I'll live with my borked cluster.. 🤣

Edited March 25, 2022 by Nickmoto
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