Topic: CB750 K1 gauge restoration

[CB750faces.com (Lecram)]

I have just restored the K1 tacho that came off my late CB750 K0. It looks like it was new. I have repainted the cover and replaced the face plate. The condition of the gauge was already very good as the bike had only ridden 5,000 mls.

Before the restoration:



And after:











If you are interested in the restoration of your gauges, I can provide this service for you.

[CB750faces.com (Lecram)]

I have also restored the speedo meter. This one is for sale. So, if you are interested, please let me know. I have also other restored K1 tachos for sale. I can supply a complete set.

[Terry in Australia]

Very nice Marcel, did you replace the silicon oil in the gauges mate? Cheers, Terry.

[Owned]

Your gauges look EXCELLENT!

Is it just me, or do you see a large crack in the casting of your fork tube clamp (left).  Look at before shot.

I had this happen on both sides of a 350F...not safe.

[CB750faces.com (Lecram)]

Very nice Marcel, did you replace the silicon oil in the gauges mate? Cheers, Terry.

Hi Terry,

Tnx mate. The gauges have been on the bike for only 5000 miles and never came off until last year. I have stored them in an upright position and the damping was still OK.

I have plenty other gauges, most of them doesn't have any damping. Do you know where I have to put the silicon oil in?

[CB750faces.com (Lecram)]

Your gauges look EXCELLENT!

Is it just me, or do you see a large crack in the casting of your fork tube clamp (left).  Look at before shot.

I had this happen on both sides of a 350F...not safe.

Thanks!

Both clamps were cracked, indeed. I have found another one to replace. The bike still has to be built up since I have repainted the frame

[fire113]

Hi Marcel,

...Your face plates are the best stuff I ever used on restoring gauges.
I send You an email with some pictures that shows You where/how to replace the damping oil.

Have a good one mate...Georg
 

[Bowswell]

Check there for grease point.
http://www.salocal.com/sohc/tech/speedo/spedo3.htm

[twinegar]

I love to see talented bike owners and collectors share their talents and these face-plates are well with-in my budget.  You will be hearing from me soon.

[70CB750]

Dumb question - how do you the counter to zero?   Electrical drill?

[CB750faces.com (Lecram)]

Dumb question - how do you the counter to zero?   Electrical drill?

It is very easy to do that. At the left side of the drum, there is a small circlip. When you remove the circlip, you can easily push the wheels to the left side and rotate them to zero.

[70CB750]

I see, thank you, didn't take one apart yet.

[CB750faces.com (Lecram)]

Check there for grease point.
http://www.salocal.com/sohc/tech/speedo/spedo3.htm

Thanks, but this is not what I meant. I meant the damper of the gauge. I found out that it is the small bush where the shaft comes out. Now I have to find a way to get the oil easily into that bush.

[70CB750]

Useless information for today - in my language (Czech)  -we call circlip ségrovka

But thanks for the word, I am always eager to improve my vocabulary.