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    #16
    Originally posted by bobgroger View Post
    Try this link... http://www.speedofixer.co.uk/media/i...fixer-edit.jpg
    Wow, didn't know a tool like that existed. More than once, I could have used it.
    https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9zH8w8Civs8ejBJWjdvYi1LNTg&resourcekey=0-hlJp0Yc4K_VN9g7Jyy4KQg&authuser=fussbucket_1%40msn.com&usp=drive_fs
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      #17
      is it me or is the tach skewed slightly anti-clockwise?
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        #18
        Originally posted by Baatfam View Post
        And done!
        And the weapon of choice was???

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          #19
          Originally posted by Steve View Post
          And the weapon of choice was???
          Sorry Steve...Posted this above in post #7.

          Originally posted by Baatfam View Post
          Thanks everyone, but I chickened out and used the gauge with the good needle.
          Turned out just fine.
          Pictures tomorrow...
          I just decided the difference in the two gauges wasn't enough to risk it.

          But I may try to fix the broken needle on the other one, and see if I can put together another '83 cluster.
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          '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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            #20
            Ahhh, ... so the weapon was "caution". Probably the best choice.

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            hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
            #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
            #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
            Family Portrait
            Siblings and Spouses
            Mom's first ride
            Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
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              #21
              Originally posted by Cipher View Post
              is it me or is the tach skewed slightly anti-clockwise?
              Well I hadn't notice until you said something, now I have to fix it.
              There is some slop in the mounting holes. Should be able to just loosen it up a bit to fix it.

              Originally posted by Steve View Post
              Ahhh, ... so the weapon was "caution". Probably the best choice.
              But today, I managed to pull the broken needle off the '83 gauge, and the good needle off the '82 gauge using these:



              Each one came apart at a different spot, so I had to pull the brass middle piece off on of the shafts and install it in the needle.



              Lined everything up, and pressed it on carefully with my thumbs. It took a whole lot of pressure.
              I think it is sitting a little proud of where it should, but I didn't want to press harder. It does clear the glass and looks fine.



              More to follow....
              Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
              '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                #22
                Originally posted by Baatfam View Post
                Well I hadn't notice until you said something, now I have to fix it.
                There is some slop in the mounting holes. Should be able to just loosen it up a bit to fix it.


                But today, I managed to pull the broken needle off the '83 gauge, and the good needle off the '82 gauge using these:



                Each one came apart at a different spot, so I had to pull the brass middle piece off on of the shafts and install it in the needle.



                Lined everything up, and pressed it on carefully with my thumbs. It took a whole lot of pressure.
                I think it is sitting a little proud of where it should, but I didn't want to press harder. It does clear the glass and looks fine.



                More to follow....
                If it's not too late, I'd spray some new paint on that needle.
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                1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine)
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                  #23
                  Originally posted by Buffalo Bill View Post
                  If it's not too late, I'd spray some new paint on that needle.
                  LOL...If I did that, I'd have to do all of them.

                  It actually looks fine in person.
                  Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                  '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                    #24
                    Nice job, especially considering the unbelievably sloppy condition some pig sent them in. I suspect you already have stainless front brake lines, no?
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                      #25
                      Originally posted by Baatfam View Post
                      LOL...If I did that, I'd have to do all of them.

                      It actually looks fine in person.
                      LOL…Same here, I'm working on the tach so I could do that, but I ain't gonna open the speedo just to paint the needle to match.
                      1982 GS1100G- road bike
                      1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine)
                      1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane

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                        #26
                        Originally posted by Bert Patterson View Post
                        Nice job, especially considering the unbelievably sloppy condition some pig sent them in. I suspect you already have stainless front brake lines, no?
                        The box was fine. Nothing broke that wasn't already broke. Plus I moved it also, without repacking, and everything was fine.

                        Thanks again....
                        Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                        '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                          #27
                          And yes, I do have ss brake lines. Thanks...
                          Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                          '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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