Cluster Upgrade / TFT Mod – 2017 Hyosung GT125R
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Bike Model = : 2017 Hyosung GT125R
Hello Hyoriders.
Thank you for taking the time to read this post.
I want to upgrade the cluster to a fully digital LCD or TFT display.
Has anyone done this modification?
Could anyone recommend an aftermarket display?
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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Isn’t the display already LCD?Ā Ā – The OEM display that’s fully LCD is Hyo’s newer 2020+ GV300S and Gv650s in Japan but they are not backwards compatible with carby bikes.
The “plastic surround” on your bike is molded to fit the current display you have and the bike’s electrics expect that Orange Backlit gauge to be thereĀ , otherwiseĀ 99% of all digital displays that are aftermarket WILL fail at some point if not much sooner as sold in china sweat shops.
If you can fork out big money for a dash that will last well, you could look at a KOSO USA gaugesĀ (beware of clones, so many clones!)Ā and you have to learn to rewire everything with a fresh connector and wiresĀ Ā (no point chopping up your old loom cables , as you will be lucky to find another one at this rate) so expect to have a 9-PIN connector and long sets of cables.Ā Now your new dash should plug & play and remove if you need to restore the old dash.
The plastic surround will be cut around, so buy a new plastic surround and mold / cut your new dash in to it.
Speed Sensor on the left fork is calibrated to run on your OEM dash,Ā aftermarket dashes probably come with magnets attached to fork leg and brake disc to “estimate” speedĀ (but not always perfect!) , so have GPS as a backup as we have more cameras everywhere now lol.
I could be old fashioned to say i prefer how Hyosung did itĀ = RPM tachoĀ + LCD speed display with icons (high beam, neutral, etc) on their own too instead of being intergrated in to the LCD display.
If i ever know someone who has used a real Koso gauge on the 125R, i would ask them to make the tutorial on the forum
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Wow, thank you for such a detailed response. Yes, of course the gt125r is LCD and analog revometer. It is old skool, and I feel that. Ultimately I would like more functionality. Ironically, I live in SK but my 2017 motorcycle has been discontinued, so essentially it has no resale value (no replacement parts etc etc..).
I’ve never heard of KOSO, but I will check it out. If you think it would be interesting to other Hyosung riders, I will post my research.
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a lot of cruisers in USA don’t have big displays and they are too basicĀ (speed and mileage)Ā , hell even the old Hyosung Gv650 2007 has no rev counter.
But because they are naked with carbs , it was easier to make a custom mount to the handlebars and fit a KOSO USA gauge on it , but the pain was working out the wires and allowing the bike to respond.
KOSO may even inaccurately read fuel levelsĀ Ā (it says 4 bars , but you have 1 bar inside the tank, there is a risk of being stranded if too far from a petrol station) unless you know the “MPG” of the bike itself ,Ā ride like a granny ,Ā and if you go 100 miles , then put 100 miles worth of fuel in the tank. Another old school way not to always “trust” what the fuel level display says
Your 125R’s fuel level is optimistic at best but it tries its best to be accurate.Ā Ā Usually 1 bar on the 125R taking it easy with E5 fuel means you have about 10-15 miles to find fuel)Ā before it starts flashing critical.
Other Hyosung riders will definitely find your topicĀ (this one) as you research and find answers.Ā You will tell us if it was worth it or not.
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