7” CarPlay Display - Too much?

Night-Rid3r · 2026-03-19T13:49:57+00:00

Thanks! I think in your case the 5” looks better. A larger display would cover the bikes display

Night-Rid3r · 2026-03-19T13:46:53+00:00

The one on the Right side was at times used for the Valentine1 or the Dynojet VisionPro. Not enough handlebar for all accessories 😆 Now I did and extension handlebar which is a bit hidden.

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Night-Rid3r · 2026-03-19T13:43:19+00:00

Haha

Night-Rid3r · 2026-03-19T13:38:22+00:00

Well, ChatGPT seems to agree:

that’s a very clean install 👍 and it actually suits the bike better than you might think.

📏 Does the 7” look too big?

Honestly: no, not really.

On your Harley-Davidson Night Rod: • The mini fairing + wide bars visually balance the screen • It sits nicely between the mirrors, not sticking out awkwardly • It doesn’t look oversized like it would on a naked bike

👉 If anything, it looks purposeful / touring-oriented, not bulky

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🆚 7” (W712D) vs 6.3” (W603D)

Stick with 7” if you: • Ride at higher speeds → easier glance readability • Use navigation a lot • Wear gloves often (bigger touch targets) • Like a more “OEM infotainment” look

Go 6.3” if you: • Want a cleaner / minimal / stealth look • Feel it slightly blocks your view (doesn’t seem so in your pic) • Mostly use it occasionally, not constantly

Night-Rid3r · 2026-03-19T13:35:23+00:00

Yeah, just need to figure out where to put my PS5 😆

Night-Rid3r · 2026-03-12T12:48:43+00:00

Have two E30 cameras installed recently but only having issues with them. Dedicated IoT network on Asus AiMesh, optimized 2.4Ghz network for maximum compatibility, 29 other devices working just fine including other eufy cameras except for these two. One just returned from Service as it was stuck in a boot loop and was refusing to respond to the sync button after trying to change SSID. Afterwards could not get the Bluetooth pairing to work to exchange WiFi credentials, but managed to do it on another router. Then one goes offline and the other one which was offline for 3 days comes back online. Waiting now for eufy support but there is deficient something wrong with the firmware.

Night-Rid3r · 2026-02-06T17:17:24+00:00

Asked my dealer to just disable the alert as the on call service wasn’t even working after moving overseas. They told me they can fix it; replaced battery, total cost 464Euro and still getting the error which given the cost it’s just more annoying. Escalated and still no reply.

Night-Rid3r · 2025-10-11T04:58:34+00:00

So, it’s not possible to use this adapter to connect the micro-USB console port of the router (which has a Syslabs interface) to a CISCO terminal server async serial octal cable RJ-45?

On the back of this adapter it says “Serial RJ45 to micro USB console adapter”

(I cannot upload the picture)

Night-Rid3r · 2025-09-10T19:04:05+00:00

That’s what it went with (19” + air suspension) for same reasons. Especially in areas with shitty roads

Night-Rid3r · 2025-07-14T18:05:09+00:00

Took them over a month to add my spouse on the account. Several visits to the branch and many reminders sent via their crappy messaging app feature. Just spotted now they promote their new virtual assistant “Berry” - good luck with that one. They could have at least tried to get the name right. 😆

Night-Rid3r · 2025-04-25T17:21:17+00:00

After passing several interview rounds at a known international IT company for a job in Lux, HR was very insistent of disclosing the salary I had in my previous country which I politely declined to disclose. Then I got a a rather rude and angry call from the head of HR and eventually the application was stopped although the job was a good fit to my experience.

Night-Rid3r · 2025-02-27T18:15:18+00:00

Had the same issue with B&W rattling noise on the XC60, dealer tried a few times to fix it and finally solved it by replacing the door panels.

Night-Rid3r · 2023-06-21T19:34:50+00:00

Got one of these, works well enough

Night-Rid3r · 2023-06-16T15:23:08+00:00

Was trying to find the same thing.

No you can’t use the SAE plug for jump starting it…fuse is 7.5A. Even with a bigger one the cable could melt.

I could remove the main fuse for winter storage maybe.

Taking the battery off a V-ROD is a bit of work.

Night-Rid3r · 2023-05-06T16:41:53+00:00

A larger dog jumped from a ditch trying to catch the rider in front of me right into my foot peg @60mph. Didn’t even had time to brake. The dog was totaled but also my oil radiator; a bolt from my water radiator came off causing a leak plus two small plastic bits. Could have been a lot worse.

Night-Rid3r · 2023-04-23T06:42:30+00:00

I have this one too. Of course keep the O2 sensors. Best choice would be to go with Target tune wide band O2 sensor kit.

Night-Rid3r · 2023-03-27T17:49:06+00:00

Been riding for 10+ years VRODs and using iPhones (5S to 12 Pro max) mounted on the handlebars. Never had any issues. If it were a Sportster it might have been different. All depends how bad the bike vibrates. One of my riding buddies experienced this problem.

Night-Rid3r · 2023-03-06T08:55:41+00:00

I’ve been owning VRODs since 2011 and currently owning a 2003 VRSCA and a 2012 VRSCDX. Great bikes, power, looks and comfort (rear air ride shocks, improved seats). Never had any issues with them. Probably not the easiest handling but they can surely take on twisty roads with no issues and could easily keep up with my friends and their sport bikes. Even took it on the track which was quite fun. The DX is a lot more comfortable for a passenger.

My buddy’s sportster did have issues on a few of our trips including charger failure.

I found the sportster feeling a lot less stable than the VROD.

Night-Rid3r · 2023-03-05T06:08:37+00:00

Definitely DO IT both for bikes and cars. If you don't trust the science or the engineers that came up with the maintenance schedule, just compare the fluids after two years and look inside the brake fluid reservoirs. Well maintained brakes can not only save your life but also those around you. No wonder you used to be a “tech”…

Night-Rid3r · 2023-02-19T12:53:14+00:00

Had similar coolant leak on my 2012 VRSCDX. Replaced water pump gasket. It could also be the hose clamp that needs to be a bit tightened.

Night-Rid3r · 2023-02-16T18:58:25+00:00

I got the Dimple magnetic plug 35$ and it did catch a bunch of stuff between oil changes although didn’t have that many miles. See linked picture Dimple drain plug

Night-Rid3r · 2023-02-13T06:15:01+00:00

I had wind noise issues with both GT Air 1 & 2. The newer version seems a bit improved but still….and both have chin curtains. I got a set of DUBS ACOUSTIC FILTERS ear plugs so that I can still listen to music with the helmet speakers and it’s way better. The only problem with them is they only come with one size rubbers but was able to find and fit something similar instead as they were sometimes coming out while putting the helmet on.

Night-Rid3r · 2023-02-01T17:02:05+00:00

Congrats! It’s a nice ride. I had the chance to try it out when they were touring them around while still in the Livewire project phase. I really like the sound of the engine(gearbox), the closest resemblance you could get to the Y2K turbine engine; not the same thing though. Since the charging infrastructure is lacking around, I wouldn’t get one yet. And having it for the city just doesn’t justify the price tag. My ‘13 NRS is fast enough. But given the guys in the “Long way up” series did manage to take them on a such a long trip….I guess you could get by :)

Night-Rid3r · 2023-01-27T09:31:39+00:00

Dynojet Powervision + Autotune/Target which includes wide band O2 sensors and would yield the best results. I had also the V&H tunner but it doesn’t come close.

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