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I took the speedometer apart on my XS this evening. I didn't do a very good job but I learned a bit and got the mechanism cleaned up and working. This is one of the round 160 mph models and I want to save it. Can I pick up an easy to find 85 moh model and put my mechanism in it? I need a new front bezel that crimps over the plastic cup the most. I had a tough time uncrimping it. Also need a needle.
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US Army 1986-1991
1979 1100 Special (on the road after 16 years!)
1983 GS300L (wifes ride)
1985 Super Glide
2012 Super Glide -
Those front bezels are not sold separately. They are just about impossible to remove without damaging, so most people just replace their speedo instead of trying to open it up. If I were you, I would find a replacement speedo and call it done.1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
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Hi chopper,Originally posted by old_chopper View Post
the speedo guts should swap no problem. I'm not too proud to learn from the younger generation; if the speedo needle is still on the pin but bust off short, my son Eric fixed his by epoxying the proper length of red plastic spray tube from a rattlecan onto the stub.Fred Hill, S'toon
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You can do that, but you can probably kiss accuracy goodbye. I've tried this very thing several times (although not on XS gauges), and in both cases the gauge was off by 15-30% after the repair. Even putting some paint on a faded needle can throw them off by 10% or more.Originally posted by fredintoon View Post
You can try 'recalibrating' by messing with the needle spring adjustment, but it didn't work for me; I ended up replacing.Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
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'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
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Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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I don't know much about speedo's i would never be caught in one personally..
but foolishness aside.
I'm not sure if this will help but it's what i needed at the time.
speedometer breakdown and lube.pdf
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5E5TRZ3X
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(2)2008 WR250R. Because kids outgrew others.
2007 Suzuki V-Strom 1000. (Just added 2024) pre-crashed.
1975 Kawasaki S1 250. My first bike. Still have it. NO I'm not selling it!!
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