Thanks so much, I had to tighten the screws on the speedo of my DT 250 and was in a misery as how to do this task. Following this video and and anther one made me brave. After a few hours of breaking sweat it came apart the screws got tighten with thread lock the lens was cleaned and placed back. However that was not the end the Rev counter lens was now looking out of place, so that had be done and off course did take longer . so Thanks again
A great tip to cure fogged up lenses; forget any advertising for fixes. one jar of Mother’s aluminum and mag polish and you’ll fix dozens of bikes. It’s remarkably better than products designed for the purpose. Fixes face shields, fairing scratches, watch bezels,and more. The perfectly micro sized particulate is a magic thing.
Thanks Halley, I have done a couple more sets since this video, pretty much the same method, no real problems. I am told by an expert his would be a lot better; i would hope so as his charge was about £350. As the saying goes " you pay your money and you takes your choice" hope all goes well for you.
That was well done. I'm going to tackle my Tac and Speedo on my 1975 Honda CB 360t bike. No tears or any problem other than fading. Where did you get your panels from? I can't find a source. I wish I could just send them to you and pay you to fix them but that's asking too much. I'm in Oklahoma. Anyway, just found your channel and going to watch the rest of your content. I know this is an older post but wanted to tell you that it was very well presented and easy understand. Thanks
Greetings Paul, thank you for the video. I'm trying to get the stainless ring off a speedo and tach from a 1976 DT250. I'm having a ridiculous time getting it loose..... What's the trick?
Hi Matthew, no trick unfortunately, just a jubilee clip to give the screwdriver something to work against. Smallish blade screwdriver to get between the ring and the body of the instrument. Other people may have a better way / equipment to do the job of course; think at the time I did price having it done and it was close to £400. As I said in the video small increments at a time worked for me. Hope it works out for you 👍
I have an XS400 where the tachometer indicator plate has separated off its backing and is freely floating inside. The needle tip is broken off too. Not sure if it's still in there and could be glued back in place or if I'd have to find a new needle. But for obvious reasons I'm here checking out how you fixed it. Did you duplicate the indicator markings in Adobe Illustrator?
Hi there, sorry I can't recall the vendor at the moment, I did purchase via Ebay however, a UK based supplier. If I can find the invoice for the overlays I will let you know. Thanks again for looking in, regards Paul
Hi again, update from my earlier message, this link should take you to the Ebay page www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CT3-DT125-DT175-MX-DT250-DT400-DT1-RT360-RT3-YAMAHA-SPEEDO-TACHO-CLOCKS-OVERLAYS/183570962174?hash=item2abdae96fe:g:mR4AAMXQh5JRj1WV:rk:2:pf:0
Thanks so much, I had to tighten the screws on the speedo of my DT 250 and was in a misery as how to do this task. Following this video and and anther one made me brave. After a few hours of breaking sweat it came apart the screws got tighten with thread lock the lens was cleaned and placed back. However that was not the end the Rev counter lens was now looking out of place, so that had be done and off course did take longer . so Thanks again
Great, glad it came good in the end.
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A great tip to cure fogged up lenses; forget any advertising for fixes. one jar of Mother’s aluminum and mag polish and you’ll fix dozens of bikes. It’s remarkably better than products designed for the purpose. Fixes face shields, fairing scratches, watch bezels,and more. The perfectly micro sized particulate is a magic thing.
Just used your video to help me refurb rd400 clocks. Helped a lot. Big thank you.
Thanks Colin, much appreciated 🥃
Just caught your post. Thank You just purchased a set of overlays cant thank you enough.cheers.
Thanks Halley, I have done a couple more sets since this video, pretty much the same method, no real problems. I am told by an expert his would be a lot better; i would hope so as his charge was about £350.
As the saying goes " you pay your money and you takes your choice" hope all goes well for you.
Lmao - Yamaha special tools. Nice vid, I’m just ratting a Virago and working on the speedo atm.
That was well done. I'm going to tackle my Tac and Speedo on my 1975 Honda CB 360t bike. No tears or any problem other than fading. Where did you get your panels from? I can't find a source. I wish I could just send them to you and pay you to fix them but that's asking too much. I'm in Oklahoma.
Anyway, just found your channel and going to watch the rest of your content. I know this is an older post but wanted to tell you that it was very well presented and easy understand. Thanks
Thanks for the comments buddy, much appreciated 👍. Sourced the replacement overlays from good old eBay.
Let me know how things go 👍
Very very good 👍 bro my friend
Thank you for comments Wasim 👍
Be careful when prising the needle off. I did that and it flew across the room and broke. 😢
Greetings Paul, thank you for the video. I'm trying to get the stainless ring off a speedo and tach from a 1976 DT250. I'm having a ridiculous time getting it loose..... What's the trick?
Hi Matthew, no trick unfortunately, just a jubilee clip to give the screwdriver something to work against. Smallish blade screwdriver to get between the ring and the body of the instrument. Other people may have a better way / equipment to do the job of course; think at the time I did price having it done and it was close to £400.
As I said in the video small increments at a time worked for me.
Hope it works out for you 👍
Why didn't you put the two little lenses in after you put the sticker on?
It would've given a much better finish.
Not sure what you mean, can you send me some images of the one you have done so I can see
I have an XS400 where the tachometer indicator plate has separated off its backing and is freely floating inside. The needle tip is broken off too. Not sure if it's still in there and could be glued back in place or if I'd have to find a new needle. But for obvious reasons I'm here checking out how you fixed it. Did you duplicate the indicator markings in Adobe Illustrator?
Hi, the 'overlays' were purchased via eBay, excellent quality. Hope your restoration work goes well. 👍
hi paul i am look for info on rev counter coloured lense red oil and green N
where do you get the parts for fixing them? like the glass and the vinyl face plate?
oh sorry just saw down below you posted already.
great vid! thanks!
Name and address of the place with the parts if you dont mind?
thanks
Where did you get the replacement gauges face stickers?
Hi there, sorry I can't recall the vendor at the moment, I did purchase via Ebay however, a UK based supplier. If I can find the invoice for the overlays I will let you know. Thanks again for looking in, regards Paul
Hi again, update from my earlier message, this link should take you to the Ebay page www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CT3-DT125-DT175-MX-DT250-DT400-DT1-RT360-RT3-YAMAHA-SPEEDO-TACHO-CLOCKS-OVERLAYS/183570962174?hash=item2abdae96fe:g:mR4AAMXQh5JRj1WV:rk:2:pf:0