How To Open A speedometer, Dismantling The Speedo And Removing The Glass, Instrument Restoration
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- čas přidán 14. 11. 2014
- How to open a speedometer for repair. Removing the glass on the motorcycle speedometer to restore the dial face plate. This video shows how I removed the speedometer glass to get into the speedo face plate itself. It has turned out to be a bit longer than I expected but here it is.
Remember these videos just show how I tackle each job on the 750 and what the results of my efforts are and are in no way meant to be a definitive "how to video" more of a "how I did it video" and any comments on alternative ways of doing something are welcome
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Just did both gauges on my VX1100 and it worked a treat thank you. I did what David mentioned earlier and cut a hole in a piece of wood to support it. The back of the glass was misty on one and the other had marks that annoyed the heck out of me. I tried to pull the thing apart previously but realised it was t designed that way. Thank you again for the video.
If you can make a reasonably accurate hole the diameter of the outside of the metal ring, and place the speedo into it, it makes it much easier. Even a hole bored in hardwood will do. That way the ring is supported, and the edge will bend up much easier, as the ring doesn't deflect as you pry.
Exactly what I was thinking too. And maybe a metal ring to protect the plastic too, you can see on the table is full of small white plastic peace falling down when the twist the screwdriver.
Glad I watched this . Once I got the lip up slightly I used a philips screwdriver against the lip and just turned the angles of the driver against it keeping the screwdriver flatish . It was almost made for it, took a couple if minutes . cheers for this vid.
Getting ready to do this exact restoration. Any chance you can upload the video showing it goiing back together? I would love to see the process before trying it out. Thanks!
Thanks for this, I am about to strip apart the speedo on my Yamaha Virago XV535 and could not see how the bezel could be removed so this at least confirms that it’s a pry it off carefully process. I am converting my bike into a rat bike so am not bothered too much what happens to the chrome, but I’d like to sell the removed parts on, as long as I can get them off in reasonable order. I am making a new bezel and back cover out of fibreglass. But do need to see how it all comes apart and together again for the new parts I’m making. Excellent video, thanks.
I am rebuilding my zephyr 750 help full video’s nice one 👍❤️🔧🏍
great video.thx for sharing just did my clock on a xs 400.one of the small screws had vibrated out and annoying watching it dancing around when riding..like u say just take your time .the rim will never be the same but the rubber seal hides this.
opening starts at 4:10
Thank fuck
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i got in a same situation and i fixed it because of your video, thank you brother !!
That is great to be appreciated from a family member.
Awesome thanks very much, i have a cracked glass on my bandit and it's doing my head in. I might as well have a go now 👍
+vainparasite
Give it a go but just take your time and the glass will come off without problem.
Did you refill the damping oil in the speedo mechanism?
Ah it's a bugger... I'm tryingto find a guide on the earlier 68 / 69 K0 350 speedos (the ones with the raised clear plastic at the front, and have a full plastic housing, not metal.. can't find much on them at all!
Vintage cycle gage dissemble
Think the inside is a coating on the glass for protection. You can use #Cerriglass a liquid, we use on windscreens with Rayon pad plus a machine Rotary to get scratches out. Sonax glass cleaner.
Yeah ..those old motorcycle speedometers are hard to take off the bezel for a reason.
To seal it from the elements.
I have a special pry tool to take those apart but I still need to do it three times.
the bezel is just very thick metal.
and putting it back on requires a special machine/tool to do it right.
the speedometer in most older motorcycles was really made to be disposable and is usually near impossible to rebuild.
I know...I repair them for a living.
Yes I agree with everything you say. They were not meant to be serviceable but this video shows that you can get into them if you need to, I always prefer to try and fix something rather than throw it away.
The older ones tend to be thicker metal than the newer ones and are harder to do but not impossible.
So very true. I wish I had bought a lot more motorcycle speedometers at junkyards that I saw over the years. We could all use the parts!
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Can you tell me where I can buy these tools to open them?
My needle broke on the peg..so maby i glue it back on
great
That is the Speedo brand speedometer?
Hydrochloric acid cleans rust like magic!!!
Carl jorgson yes, also causes severe rust if you don't remove it all !!!
yip it sure does, I found that out after i had a piece looking like new and just used water to rinse it, came back three days later and started to to rust up, but Hydrochloric acid is very good but use baking soda in water to neutralize it..
Are you a Hand Model?
I'm still waiting to be spotted by the hand model talent scouts, Unless you are one ?
Tried this and it doesn't work. You can get it off but tear it up trying to get it back on. the only way I see you can get it off is to cut it and the plastic housing in two places then take the two halves off. I don't know how you can get the two halves back together. I don't think you can solder it. So if you have an answer for that you're in business. I think they use stainless steal to make the bezel.
Hi Barry, It does work, I have done this many times and as long as you are patient when getting it off and do not create any creases in the metal then it will go back on easily. I will have to upload a video of it being put back on to show that it does work.
Do you have a video of it being put back together please? The inside of my glass has got all foggy, so I'm hoping to pull it apart to clean it and then put it back together again - but would love the video to help
Getting that joiner band back on can be a mission....want help? message me.
Tom Martin Yes they can be a bit un cooperative sometimes, When I post the video of me putting it back together it would be great to hear your comments on how I did it and if you have a better or alternative way to do it that I have not thought of.
Old750 Hi, Excellent video, clearly illustrated. May I ask your help? I have a Honda SH150i scooter. The speedo is in Kmh. It must be MPH to pass the MOT. I have removed the cluster, and the Perspex facing. To remove the plate of the indication, and 'redraw' it, I have removed the 'clock' indicator needles of the fuel and temp gauges. They are delicate, but pull off easily. BUT, the speedo needle doesn't want to pull off, and I'm afraid to use force, and perhaps destroy it. Surely it should pull off just like the fuel and temp needles, like a clock needle! Any suggestions would be very welcome. Thanks. Clive.
Two things - one, the pointer shaft is tapered and is forced into the pointer boss. Pressure on the sides of the boss will distort it, and relieve the shaft.
two, Carefully hold the speedcup/spindle assembly from rotating and twist the pointer free.
Tom Martin Thanks Tom. Softly, softly .... It will be so easy to trace the face and draw an MPH face when it is flat. But that can only happen when this delicate speedo needle is removed.