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    Speedometer Glass Seals

    I busted the glass when taking apart my speedometer tonight. I know i can get new glass cut pretty much anywhere but I'm unsure about the rubber seal. Does anyone have any suggestions on where I can get a new one? Does it matter the thickness of it?
    Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

    1981 GS550T - My First
    1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
    2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

    Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
    Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
    and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

    #2
    Scott,
    The speedo glass is not flat, it's curved. You best find someone with a busted gauge so you can recycle the glass and seal.
    Ed

    To measure is to know.

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      #3
      i got flat glass in mine, cant notice any difference, in any light conditions...
      1978 GS1085.

      Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

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        #4
        Thanks Ed. I'm starting to look but am having a tough time since the cross-reference listings show this speedometer only used on the 81 550T and 650E/G. Does anyone know if there's a standard sizing for the glass that I could get some from an 1100?

        I'm still doing some looking though.
        Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

        1981 GS550T - My First
        1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
        2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

        Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
        Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
        and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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          #5
          If you can get me the outer diameter of the metal bezel, I can see if one from a GS1000E will fit. I might even have a spare lying around for you.
          De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

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            #6
            Rusty, I measured 3-1/4" from upper edge to upper edge of the top part. Measuring the bottom of the actual bezel I'm seeing 3-3/4" on my tachometer piece.

            Thank you.
            Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

            1981 GS550T - My First
            1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
            2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

            Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
            Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
            and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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              #7
              Scott, you need to measure the actual glass lens. I may have a spare too so please provide the actual dimension and I'll check too.
              Ed

              To measure is to know.

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              Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

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                #8
                As best I can tell it's 3-1/4" for the glass lens itself.
                Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

                1981 GS550T - My First
                1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
                2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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