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Both my meters are rusty and the rubber dampers are hard and brittle.

Can they be taken completely apart, easily and safely, So I can sand and paint the housings?
Or should I just tape off and paint?

If I can't find the damper suggestions on what to use in place?

Thanks,
Ken

If they are still working and look good, don't open them. I cut fuel line to use for dampers.
Steve

There is at least one thread on gauge restoration around here. It is not very complicated, but does require a great deal of patience and care.

I am able to be careful not always patient enough lol. This is what I'm working with, think I'll tape them off and sand and paint. The dampers are about $25 each but I need something to put there so I may have to bite the bullet.

To open them you have to either cut or un-crimp the clamping ring as it is pressed in place at the factory. wiredgeorge over at wgcarbs may have a how-to w/ pics linked on his site somewhere. Or it may still be here somewhere, perhaps in the archives.

Dampers. mousepad material, maybe weatherstripping insulation from the hardware store.

Z1-Resto

Ok thanks, I'm not tearing into them that much. I can make them look good just will take more time.
Thanks

I had to get into mine. Only temperary fix. Put in a new dace plate, stopped the needle from jumping around but now it lies. Will buy new ones.




Steve

This article worked for me.




This is how they came out

Hi Ken,

You sent a message that you were having problems posting pictures.
Here's a good discussion about posting pics on KZR:

www.kzrider.com/forum/8-about-the-site/5...posting-pics-is-easy

Good Luck

Bill

Old thread.

www.kzrider.com/forum/4-electrical/59312...d-spedo-on-77-kz1000

I pulled one of my old original speedo instruments apart. Yes, by peeling that rotten seam apart.
I did it to see if the drive inside was acting up (needle bounce of +7mph and -7mph at 55mph to 60mph) and I wanted to replace the inked face, which also had multiple cracks with light shining through at night.....
The seam wasn't bad, just took time.
The hardest part was pulling that damn, SOB speedo needle off the stem.... good God!!! X100.
I could not believe how stuck it was and was shocked I did not destroy the needle trying to pry it off.
I did get it off after a solid 45 mins.... by dismantling the entire drive gear assembly to the odometer and trip OD so I could get under the needle and pry it up using the frame for leverage with two small screw drivers from two sides.
If had the money I would have just bought another speedo.
The cool thing was if I wanted to, I could have set the odometer back to zero with NO effort.
I didn't.....

I used my cheap valve adjusting tool and the screws as a fulcrum. You have to be under the brass bushing so you won't destroy the needle. Third time in for me. I'll just buy new ones and put these on eBay, parts or not working.
Steve