Author Topic: Gauge Refurbishment (Read 7222 times)

nowayjosey · « **on:** November 28, 2007, 05:26:52 AM »

I am having problems with my gauges (Honda CB750 K2 speedometer and tachometer) and tried to refurbish with local (Brazilian) "specialists" but the result was very bad. They didn't have replacement parts for the internal mechanisms and had to improvise with parts from their junk boxes.

I wonder if there are repair kits available somewhere, or if somebody could recommend me a real professional place to refurbish these old gauges.

Many thanks

Jose Moraes

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #1 on:** November 28, 2007, 06:04:40 AM »

I seem to recall an ad in the back of the VJMC magazine for someone in California that refurbishes guages. Cost.. $600.

bwaller · « **Reply #2 on:** November 28, 2007, 12:37:38 PM »

This is the guy in the VJMC magazine.

David Buck

Daecodog@aol.com

nowayjosey · « **Reply #3 on:** November 28, 2007, 01:35:09 PM »

Many thanks for the information.

dpen · « **Reply #4 on:** November 29, 2007, 01:56:00 AM »

you could do worse than e-bay

I bought eight (four of each) instruments for A$20 as a box lot and have rebuilt my originals & still have parts left

Mossy21 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 01, 2007, 11:27:19 AM »

dpen, Have you got a speedo face plate (plastic disc) in your spare parts. Thanks

dpen · « **Reply #6 on:** December 03, 2007, 12:37:01 AM »

Check your e mail Mossy

Mossy21 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 03, 2007, 06:13:43 PM »

I didn't get a Email..... Did you mean PM ?

GNXFan · « **Reply #8 on:** December 06, 2007, 07:31:28 PM »

Does anyone know of a source for guage faces since Anubus closed down? I know Carpy has them but I want stock CB750K1 replacements.

.RJ · « **Reply #9 on:** December 06, 2007, 07:39:58 PM »

Quote from: GNXFan on December 06, 2007, 07:31:28 PM

Does anyone know of a source for guage faces since Anubus closed down? I know Carpy has them but I want stock CB750K1 replacements.

Check these guys out - http://www.yamiya750e.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=38&osCsid=2377be36a166ec031d88b7f25d72bd6d

GNXFan · « **Reply #10 on:** December 07, 2007, 02:02:31 PM »

Thanks, I forgot about Yamiya. But $150? I just want the new graphics and I think there's is for the actual faces with the jewels, etc.

Johnie · « **Reply #11 on:** December 07, 2007, 07:32:00 PM »

Agreed...some of those Yamiya prices are outrageous.

kaybee · « **Reply #12 on:** December 08, 2007, 04:42:59 AM »

Quote from: GNXFan on December 06, 2007, 07:31:28 PM

Does anyone know of a source for guage faces since Anubus closed down? I know Carpy has them but I want stock CB750K1 replacements.

I was lucky enough to purchase a set of 1971 guage faces from Anubis about a year ago. I needed an extra set so I'm having copy sets (10 pair) made up as we speak at my local sign shop. If they turn out as good as the originals, I planned on selling some. Let me know if anyone is interested in a set.

GNXFan · « **Reply #13 on:** December 08, 2007, 05:44:17 AM »

Great, put me down for a set. How much?

kaybee · « **Reply #14 on:** December 08, 2007, 08:54:53 PM »

Quote from: GNXFan on December 08, 2007, 05:44:17 AM

Great, put me down for a set. How much?

I figure $29.00 US. with postage included is fair.

Johnie · « **Reply #15 on:** December 13, 2007, 04:55:25 PM »

Kaybee...how close is your 71 to the KO? My factory date is 1/70.
If they are the same I would be interested. Thanks

kaybee · « **Reply #16 on:** December 13, 2007, 06:48:41 PM »

I believe that 70-71 are the same. Indicator lights are in the guages for both these years. In 1972 Honda re-designed the T-tree, took the lights out of the guages and put them in the handle bar clamp.

.RJ · « **Reply #17 on:** December 13, 2007, 07:59:06 PM »

Quote from: kaybee on December 08, 2007, 04:42:59 AM

Let me know if anyone is interested in a set.

I'd like to see a pic of them.

Thanks

kaybee · « **Reply #18 on:** December 13, 2007, 08:14:15 PM »

Quote from: .RJ on December 13, 2007, 07:59:06 PM

I'd like to see a pic of them.

Thanks

I'll post some pics this weekend

kaybee · « **Reply #19 on:** December 20, 2007, 07:54:46 PM »

I got my first 6 sets of 70-71 guage faces from the decal shop and they were not as nice as I was expecting them to be. Definately useable though. They will need to be hand trimmed around the holes were white is showing. They were not as sharp as the origionals either.
I have taken the origonals to another place to see if they can produce a better set (I havent heard back yet so I don't know if they can improve on them).

At any rate, If you want a set of what I have in the pic, I'll sell them to cover the costs. $8.00 US (shipping included to Canada and US). If you choose to buy a set, you are buying them as they appear in the picture shown. These were stuck on to a piece of "Coreplast"...yours will come in the protective coverings.

mikedialect · « **Reply #20 on:** December 24, 2007, 11:13:10 AM »

Quote from: kaybee on December 20, 2007, 07:54:46 PM

I got my first 6 sets of 70-71 guage faces from the decal shop and they were not as nice as I was expecting them to be. Definately useable though. They will need to be hand trimmed around the holes were white is showing. They were not as sharp as the origionals either.
I have taken the origonals to another place to see if they can produce a better set (I havent heard back yet so I don't know if they can improve on them).

At any rate, If you want a set of what I have in the pic, I'll sell them to cover the costs. $8.00 US (shipping included to Canada and US). If you choose to buy a set, you are buying them as they appear in the picture shown. These were stuck on to a piece of "Coreplast"...yours will come in the protective coverings.

As someone who designs for a living and has dealt with numerous printers I would just like to say that you should have not paid for that print. I would take them back and ask them to do it right. If anything you should be able to get a hold of the face design and bring it to them on a disc- it will turn out 1000% better than a scan.

kaybee · « **Reply #21 on:** December 24, 2007, 04:20:14 PM »

Quote

As someone who designs for a living and has dealt with numerous printers I would just like to say that you should have not paid for that print. I would take them back and ask them to do it right. If anything you should be able to get a hold of the face design and bring it to them on a disc- it will turn out 1000% better than a scan.

Yes, very dissapionting. These people are supposed to be good at this type of thing. Although the origional guage faces were clear and had a black background, they told me ahead of time that they would print lighter than orig???...

All I can say is..."Tom"...you are the guage face man...help me/us...

sbc1320 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 30, 2007, 05:16:23 PM »

There has been a guy on Ebay that completely refurbishes and tests them. He sells them mounted tach and speedo for upper $400.00's.

News:

Author Topic: Gauge Refurbishment (Read 7222 times)

kaybee

kaybee

kaybee

kaybee

kaybee

kaybee

sbc1320