This is probably a dumb question but is there anyplace to get replacement Speedometer/tach needles?
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Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Don Lawson of the Yamaha 650 Society used to repair these clocks. I saw one that he had replaced the needle with a flat toothpick. I had to get up close to see the difference.
How fond of this clock are you? You can have it fixed like new.
Joel Levine Co.
610 S. Chattanooga Street
Lafayette, GA 30728
USA
Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
XS650E
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You might remember that my odometer quit working on mine just before XSSE this year. I made an offer on another 140MPH speedometer on ebay and got it. The glass was cracked on it and I didn't notice the needle was broken.
I've got it apart and cleaned and lubed all the guts and they work good but the only needles I have are on the one on my bike now and an 85MPH that is in working order.
I've never been able to remove one without breaking it.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Yeah, I remember that Randy and it works fairly well with tachometers but if you look closely at a Special speedometer there is almost 0 clearance between the button on the needle and the face.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Originally posted by BA80 View PostI've never been able to remove one without breaking it.Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
XS650E
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Originally posted by jetmechmarty View PostDid you try TC's dinner fork removal method? This may be the time to go ahead with the toothpick needle. OR... you could send it to Joel Levine Co. and get it back in perfect order for only $$. It will come back with a new face and chrome bezel, so you'll have to send them the tach to match for another $$....or maybe it's $$$.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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What, your supposed to use more than 2 fingers?Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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160 mph. Needles
I've a couple from when I used to repair speedos/tachs.
About 5-10% of the gauges break taking them off, and about the same for the needles.76 XS650 C ROADSTER
80 XS650 G Special II
https://ibb.co/album/icbGgF
80 XS 1100 SG
81 XS 1100LH/SH DARKHORSE
https://tinyurl.com/k6nzvtw
AKA; Don'e, UD, Unca Don'e
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Well I actually got this one off the 85mph but now I need to figure out how to get it put on the other in the right position so it's calibrated.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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That's fine, the 85 mph. needle will just feel like it's been polished and ported
It's not going to be exact but you can use a tiny (very small) amount of super glue to hold it on. The tricky part ,,,,,,,,, put the needle on about 1/4" to the wrong side of the pin, then lift/bend the needle to pass over the pin so it's on the right side of the pin. Most likely your speedo will be off but within 10 MPH., calibration, well some where between 1/4-1/2" to the wrong side of the pin, good luck !
Originally posted by BA80 View PostWell I actually got this one off the 85mph but now I need to figure out how to get it put on the other in the right position so it's calibrated.76 XS650 C ROADSTER
80 XS650 G Special II
https://ibb.co/album/icbGgF
80 XS 1100 SG
81 XS 1100LH/SH DARKHORSE
https://tinyurl.com/k6nzvtw
AKA; Don'e, UD, Unca Don'e
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I have another plan.
I have another 140 speedometer. It's that ugly green faced one but it works good. I'll use my drill and spin it up as fast as the drill will spin it (about 23mph) and match the needle on the other one to the drill speed.
I'll just use a little red Loctite. It takes a while to dry and I can get the needle adjusted before it does. I think that'll get it real close.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Sounds like a good plan.
Don't forget, although I don't think it would hurt anything, to spin the speedo cable with the drill motor in reverse.1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)
Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.
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