Open Gauge set to tighten screw ??

[Guest]

Sorry if I am being obtuse but I used the search <<open gauge>> in search titles only and got two pages of results where not one of the titles had both open & gauge in them? I'm not understanding the search element on this site very well.

I am trying to open up my gauges to re-install a screw , tachometer side, that has come loose and is rolling around in there. I could sure use some expertise here before I go and mess something up. Can someone point me in a direction please? Thank you!

[Nessism]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?217199-1981-Kawasaki-KZ750-Resurrection&p=2030770#post2030770

[1980GS850]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...70#post2030770

Hi, thanks for the information. My gauge set looks nothing like the one's in your link, I own a 1980 GS850. I would like pertinent information relating to what I am working with and I have my fingers crossed i do not have to pry off a trim ring.

[1980GS850]

This is from Ebay, these are what mine look like. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-Suzuki-...JX1wpa&vxp=mtr

[JTGS850GL]

Hi, thanks for the information. My gauge set looks nothing like the one's in your link, I own a 1980 GS850. I would like pertinent information relating to what I am working with and I have my fingers crossed i do not have to pry off a trim ring.

All of the gauges, once broken down to the gauge itself, will have the same crimped metal band around the housing to keep the lens and body assembly together. The method of disassembly from that point on is pretty much the same. You need to uncrimp the metal band in order to disassemble the housing and get to the inner workings. Same for both the tachometer and speedometer. Some have a black metal band and some have a silver band. some have a black housing and some have an orange housing. Doesn't matter either way. The procedure is the same for all.

[Nessism]

This GS gauge had a loose screw floating around inside. I pried the bezel off, reinstalled the screw, cleaned the glass and removed a spider, and recrimped the bezel back. Doesn't look pretty from the back side but you can't tell from the front.

[JTGS850GL]

+1. Not as hard as it may seem. I've done a dozen+ like that. It's the best way to get inside.

[1980GS850]

Ok, roger that. Is there a special way to remove the trip odometer knob? I have not looked at it closely. TY

[1980GS850]

Ok, figured out the OD knob and got the gauge out and apart. Should you just loctite those screws in then? Should try and lubricate anything while in there?

[1980GS850]

Hmmm, guess my questions don't move the needle. Anyone know what to use for lubricant?

[JTGS850GL]

I use 3m 3-in-one lubricant but sewing machine oil works well too. Just don't tell my wife.

[1980GS850]

Thanks for the tips. I got it put back together, what a process just for one loose screw.