Speedo and Tach Rebuild

rwreed · Posted: May 24, 2007, 10:53 am Post subject: Speedo and Tach Rebuild

OK, so has sent anyone tackled a Speedo and tack rebuid yet?

I need to swap some parts from a set I just received into my existing units. How tough is it to disassemble these units. It looks like they are hermitically sealed.

Any thoughts? Rolling Eyes

Slim

xs1961 · Posted: May 24, 2007, 12:40 pm Post subject: Re: Speedo and Tach Rebuild

You can CAREFULLY work your way round the underneath of the top retaining 'ring' with a small screwdriver to remove it & the glass for access to the innards,Ive done this many times over the years to rebuild busted tacho's / speedos or even just to re-wind the mileage!
You'll have to again carefully 'crimp' the ring back over the glass & seal afterwards.

rwreed · Posted: May 24, 2007, 1:08 pm Post subject: Re: Speedo and Tach Rebuild

Thanks!

Will give it a try.

Slim

brasco18 · Posted: May 24, 2007, 1:42 pm Post subject: Re: Speedo and Tach Rebuild

I have done this as well. The tach is easier than the speedo. I haven't found a way to get the trip gauge spindle to come off, but was able to open up the speedo enough to get inside and clean it up.

rwreed · Posted: May 30, 2007, 3:31 pm Post subject: Re: Speedo and Tach Rebuild

Anybody have a source for the cushion gasket between the speedo/Tach and the housings?

Can't seem to find them anywhere.

Thanks,
Slim

XSAndy · Posted: June 23, 2007, 12:36 am Post subject: Re: Speedo and Tach Rebuild

I think I got my speedo and tach gaskets (cushions) from yamaha in Australia via Pittmans Yamaha in Adelaide. They have now sent all their new old stock to a bloke named Brian. Sorry email pittmans ( address online) and ask them his details. Try your local Yamaha dealer. I know they are normally the last place to try but worth a look. Smile

I think there is a good chance they'll be available.

jayel · Posted: June 23, 2007, 8:30 am Post subject: Re: Speedo and Tach Rebuild

I make mine out of 3/8 foam weather stripping - cheap, but if you want original good luck, probably have to find NOS

rwreed · Posted: June 23, 2007, 8:44 am Post subject: Re: Speedo and Tach Rebuild

Thanks for all the input. I actually found them at www.powersportspro.com/

Jayel, that souds like a great idea. They cost ~ $14 a piece.

Thanks,
Slim

Cafe_Shop · Posted: June 24, 2007, 9:00 am Post subject: Re: Speedo and Tach Rebuild

I just finished my Veglia style tach rebuild last night. Thought some of you would like to see it. I used a stainless exhaust clamp to hold the components together. I'll probably cut most of the excess clamp bolt off.

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