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    This is probably a dumb question but is there anyplace to get replacement Speedometer/tach needles?
    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.

    The list changes.

  • #2
    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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    • #3
      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.

      The list changes.

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      • #4
        IIRC, Topcat removed his by getting under it with a fork and prying up. he did a write-up a few yrs ago about renewing the dial faces in his clocks. A search might pull up the thread.
        Former owner, but I have NO PARTS LEFT!

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        • #5
          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.

          The list changes.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by BA80 View Post
            I've never been able to remove one without breaking it.
            Did 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 $$$.
            Marty (in Mississippi)
            XS1100SG
            XS650SK
            XS650SH
            XS650G
            XS6502F
            XS650E

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            • #7
              Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
              Did 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 $$$.
              See post #5.
              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.

              The list changes.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                See post #5.
                I hunt & peck. There could be five replies while I type this. I failed typing in high school.
                Marty (in Mississippi)
                XS1100SG
                XS650SK
                XS650SH
                XS650G
                XS6502F
                XS650E

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                • #9
                  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.

                  The list changes.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                    What, your supposed to use more than 2 fingers?
                    How ever many fingers you use, you're faster than me.
                    Marty (in Mississippi)
                    XS1100SG
                    XS650SK
                    XS650SH
                    XS650G
                    XS6502F
                    XS650E

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                    • #11
                      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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                      • #12
                        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.

                        The list changes.

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                        • #13
                          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 Post
                          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.
                          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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                          • #14
                            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.

                            The list changes.

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                            • #15
                              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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